Applications of Decision Analysis to the U.S. Army Affordability Study

Abstract

This report describes several applications of decision analysis to the Army's Affordability Study. These applications are focused on the allocation of resources to support the requirements, concepts, and plans of the Army. The purpose of these applications is to establish a rigorous methodology to assist the decision makers in allocating resources. Decision analysis is a quantitative procedure for the systematic evaluation of the alternatives available to a decision maker. The process defined as decision analysis is to decompose a decision problem into clearly defined components, so that all options, outcomes, values, and probabilities are depicted. The explicit representation of the decision not only provides a recommended course of action, but also facilitates communication among those involved. So, it should be emphasized that decision analysis does not replace decision makers but structures the role of wise human judgment in the decision process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA134944

Entities

People

  • D. M. Buede
  • E. G. Rapp
  • J. E. Ragland
  • M. L. Donnell

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Battle Management
  • Battles
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computers
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Psychology
  • Resource Management
  • Training
  • Warfare

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.