Force Structure Assessment Model
Abstract
This paper describes Phase 1 of a multiphase project to develop a joint capability to comprehensively assess Reserve and Active component costs and the Forces capacity to meet proposed demand scenarios under alternative force sizing and force management policies. DoD lacks a multiservice tool to assess how force planning decisions affect the cost of the military force, the ability of the force to meet demand, and stress on the force. In addition, DoD instructions and tools that guide force planning do not include Active-Reserve force planning in a holistic manner. To address these issues, IDA is developing a computer application called the Force Structure Assessment (FSA) Model. This model will enable Service, OSD, and Joint Staff programmers and other stakeholders to weigh the long-term cost and risk of force management alternatives. This model is a much-needed tool that addresses not only force size and Active-Reserve mix, but also force management policies including (1) force generation, (2) deployment and mobilization constraints, (3) deployment extensions, and (4) pre-deployment training requirements. The FSA Model addresses these topics using representative, and often user-provided, data and methodologies and will be valuable for informing planning and programming decisions. Phase 1 of the project demonstrates a proof of concept version of the FSA Model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1206900
Entities
People
- Astrid I. Berge
- George M. Prugh
- Jack N. Law
- Jerome Bracken
- Nicholas A. Wagner
- Robert E. Schmidle
- Shaun K. Mcgee
- Stanley A. Horowitz
- Vivian Gao
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses