Stochastic Analysis of Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile System Logistics

Abstract

The ground-based anti-ship missile (GBASM) capability is the Marine Corps' top modernization priority and a critical element of its Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations concept and Force Design 2030 initiative. While experimentation and limited study regarding firing, targeting, and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of this nascent capability is ongoing, no research has been conducted on the logistics associated with the weapon system. This thesis uses stochastic modeling and simulation methods to explore firing dynamics between GBASM launchers supported by a supply depot and maritime targets. The models are parameterized to account for varying factors such as number of blue shooters, size of the ammunition depot, and salvo size. The primary output of the research are insights in the form of policies that attempt to maximize blue probability of win in response to a strategic adversary, which can inform live-force experimentation and tactics development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1213644

Entities

People

  • Brandy A. Soublet

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Anti-Ship Missiles
  • Artillery
  • Classification
  • Equations
  • Ground Based
  • Kill Probabilities
  • Linear Programming
  • Logistics
  • Military Research
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Operations Research
  • Supply Depots
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.