Optimization models for synchronization planning
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Authors
Morey, Christopher
Subjects
Synchronization
Battlefield operating systems
Optimization
Linear programming
Integer programming
Network
Battlefield operating systems
Optimization
Linear programming
Integer programming
Network
Advisors
Dryer, David A.
Lawphongpanich, Siriphong
Date of Issue
1991-09
Date
September 1991
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Planning for the synchronization of activities on the battlefield for an Army battalion task force requires detailed planning for movement of subordinate units, allocation of personnel and assets to tasks, and many other activities to ensure that maximum damage is inflicted on an enemy force. Currently, this synchronization planning is done manually by task force officers, primarily the operations officer. The process is time consuming and most often results in a plan which is feasible, but not necessarily optimal. Two optimization models are developed to aid in the synchronization of task force activities. One of the models determined the feasibility of a course of action to aid the operations officer in developing a maneuver plan. The second model aids the engineer officer in allocating engineer assets to maximize the combat value of tasks. When implemented on computers, these models are flexible in that they allow for changes to be affected quickly. Hence, more alternatives can be considered in a short period.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Operations Research
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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NPS Report Number
Sponsors
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Format
65 p.
Citation
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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.