Process enhancement and database support for vehicle operational readiness reporting
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Authors
Menko, Russell H.
Subjects
Unit readiness index
Unit readiness
Abrams M1A2 main battle tank
Software testing
Metrics
Unit readiness
Abrams M1A2 main battle tank
Software testing
Metrics
Advisors
Shing, Man-Tak
Floodeen, David L.
Date of Issue
2004-12
Date
December 2004
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The U.S. Army uses a Unit Readiness Index to track the combat readiness of systems. The Unit Readiness Index relies on the accuracy of automated and manual testing of the hardware and related software of the Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) that comprise the system. These tests are based on a GO/NOGO scenario. When an LRU fails, vehicle commanders, and commanders up the chain of command, can override the failure and continue with a mission. Overriding the NOGO recommendations produces a false combat readiness status for the unit, and creates a number of problems related to unit combat decisions as well as logistical support. This thesis introduces a new process for more effectively tracking combat readiness. It outlines some of the problems associated with the current GO/NOGO scenario and examines the current tests, artifacts and data available from the current process. It proposes an additional Report process and shows how this new process will eliminate the readiness tracking problems associated with the GO/NOGO scenario. It also presents the design of a Vehicle Database and Master Fault Database to support the proposed process, and presents several sample reports generated from this Master Fault Database.
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Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Computer Science
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
xvi, 47 p. : ill. (some col.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.