Studies & Analysis/MC

Abstract

The Operations Analysis Division (OAD) is the Marine Corps delegated authority for operations research, analytic support, and studies management. It provides critical support to the operating forces and the Combat Development System by blending a comprehensive understanding of military operations with advanced analytic and decision-making tools. Analyses include operations research methodologies such as statistical analysis, multi-objective decision methods, optimization, cost analysis, and a wide range of computer-based models and combat simulations. OAD analysts often develop novel tools and solution methodologies to accomplish the mission. Recent innovations in analysis of amphibious operations, Irregular Warfare (IW), and Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) serve as examples of OAD expanding the state-of-the-art in operations research methods. These tools are employed to assist the Commanding General (CG), Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) in his mission of creating and maintaining combat-ready Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTFs). OAD is also the Marine Corps authority on previous analytical work done throughout the Joint Analytical Community, and leverages emerging methods and findings to solve problems facing the Corps. The division's primary mission is to support decisions pertaining to weapon systems, strategic personnel and training management decisions, equipment acquisition, and resource allocation. Operations Analysis Division(OAD), Current Operations Analysis and Support Team (COAST) is responsible for providing deployed on site professional operations analysis support to Regional Command Southwest C-5 Assessments and the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa CJ-3/5/7 Assessments teams in Afghanistan and Djibouti, respectively. MCSS is currently examining the Pacific theater for analytical holes that could and should be filled by the professional research analysts. The decrease from FY15 to FY16 reflects re-phasing of research efforts to better align with revised program schedules.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
0030_0605873M_6_1319_PB_2016

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

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