LOCAM 5. Volume II. Programmer/Users Manual.

Abstract

Logistics Cost Analysis Model 5 is an upgraded model of maintenance policies utilized by the US Army Missile Command and the US Army Weapons Command. Model progression included Missile Command, Weapons Command cost analysis of maintenance policies, and Logistics Cost Analysis Models 2, 3, and 4. It is an analytical computer program capable of representing field logistic support functions and flow. It computes life cycle costs and operational availability for alternate system support concepts. Output includes provisioning requirements and operational elements both by numbers and cost. Variable dimensions are limited only by the computer. Parameters include extensive specification of factors for: deployment, equipment, supply, maintenance, and test equipment. Sensitivity to all input factors is possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039474

Entities

People

  • Ernest C. Seaberg
  • Russell E. Howe

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Attrition
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Military Equipment
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Production
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Sets

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.