ARES: A System for Real-Time Operational and Tactical Decision Support

Abstract

We introduce a real-time decision support system which uses optimization methods, simulation, and judgement of the decision maker for operational assignment of military units to tasks and for tactical allocation of unit resources to task requirements. The system, named ARES for the Greek god of war, accommodates a high degree of detail in the logistics of unit movements and operations, yet separates the assignment and allocation activities in a fashion which naturally accommodates human intervention and judgement. ARES is designed to assist the decision maker, not to replace him. ARES is demonstrated with a hypothetical scenario constructed for Engineering Battalions of the Hellenic Army which are to be assigned 20 tasks employing 25 resource types in repairing major damage to public works following a large earthquake*. ARES is designed for use in real time, and quick data preparation is aided by the provision of standard task icons from published sources.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA178565

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  • Antonios L. Vassiliou

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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