Initial Development of a MACOM (Major Army Command) Engineer Decision Support System (DSS),

Abstract

This report presents the results of the first phase of research on the Major Army Command (MACOM) Engineer Decision Support System (DSS) project designed to provide the MACOM Deputy Chief of Staff Engineer (DCSENG) a technical guide to office automation. The research was based on developing a generalized systems configuration and applications approach to be followed by all MACOM DSCENGs to standardize automation of microcomputer systems. The goals of this phase of research were to: (1) identify one MACOM to serve as a knowledge base from which a generalized DSS would be structured, (2) use this site to test the system configuration and software applications developed, and (3) compile the research information as a reference for the other MACOMs. The first year's research produced two software programs, analyzed the WANG mini and micro environments, and identified a shortcoming in the MACOM automation support for the micro environment. Recommendations on training, maintenance and repair, programming support, networks, user groups, and supplies are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA190379

Entities

People

  • Martin B. Bailey
  • William H. Flickinger

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Data Processing Equipment
  • Databases
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Information Systems
  • Local Area Networks
  • Management Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Processing Equipment
  • Training
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.