Analytical Procedure for Determination of Military Essentiality Index,
Abstract
The report presents a new analytical technique for computation of a military essentiality index (MEI). This index can serve as a more definite criteria in establishing the relative worth or importance of proposed system improvements and changes. The procedure outlined involves evaluation and assignment of numerical scores to pertinent system characteristics such as system capability, subsystem effect, system availability, redundancy and alternatives. Presented is a step-by-step procedure for calculation of the index. Use of this index provides the program manager with a valuable decision making aid which can be used by him in making judgments regarding the importance and priority for incorporation of proposed equipment improvements. To illustrate the applicability of the derived procedures, an existing SATS catapult service change was evaluated and the results are presented. Procedures are applicable to other phases of the equipment life cycle including preparation of allowance lists, stockpiling, logistics, selection of subsystem or component alternates, and making decisions regarding value of redundant elements. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 16, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0727114
Entities
People
- Nicholas P. Ivanovic
- Willi K. Kraut