AURA (Army Unit Readiness/Sustainability Assessor) Applications: Division-Level Transportation and Selected Spares Issues.
Abstract
AURA (Army Unit Readiness/Sustainability Assessor) is a Monte Carlo event simulation model that permits decisionmakers to examine the implications of alternative resource levels on the output of combined arms units, and to assess a broad range of theater-wide resource allocation policies. This report describes AURA applications to the mission-generation capabilities of combined arms units. Among the applications described are: (1) measurement of the readiness and sustainability of a combined arms brigade supported by two artillery battalions; (2) investigation of the potential of increased stocks of certain Direct Exchange (DX) items to increase sustainability; (3) examination of the effects of augmenting unit prescribed load lists with certain mandatory spares. Among the conclusions supported by these AURA simulations are: Ammunition material handling equipment at the Division Support Command needs to be increased; tank sustainability can be increased by having higher stocks of certain DX items; under present stockage policies, canniblaization will be an important source of spares in wartime. Keywords include: Spare parts; Models; Combat readiness; Operational readiness; Transportation; Ammunition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA154906
Entities
People
- M. Kamins
- R. Shishko
Organizations
- RAND Corporation