A Q-GERT Model and Analysis of the Communications in a Mechanized Brigade Covering Force.

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to determine if the Queuing Graphical Evaluation Review Technique (Q-GERT) can accurately model tactical military communications in a manner which can be used and understood by managers who have little computer expertise. Q-GERT is a FORTRAN-based analysis package which models networks consisting of events (nodes) and activities (arcs). The communications for a mechanized brigade covering force is easily modeled using Q-GERT symbolism and user written FORTRAN inserts; however, a manager must be proficient in FORTRAN and have access to the 1000 node/1000 arc Q-GERT package to accurately implement this model. The conclusion of this thesis is that Q-GERT is a flexible modeling technique which should prove to be a valuable managerial tool for the military manager when the larger Q-GERT package is used. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068526

Entities

People

  • Henry Charles Cobb Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Military Communications
  • Nets
  • Network Science
  • Operations Research
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Radio Equipment
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Task Forces
  • Topology
  • United States
  • Voice Communications

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Networking
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control