Analysis of Air Force Logistics Capability Assessment Models

Abstract

The Air Force is using a number of simulation models to perform logistics capability assessment. This paper describes the results of a review of these models, the ultimate goal of which was to develop improved combat operations and logistics capability evaluations. The effort involved investigating the views of current model users and analysts, consulting with subject-matter experts, and reviewing relevant literature and support documentation. From these sources, a set of model evaluation criteria were derived. A methodology based on utility theory is described that can be used to select an optimal modeling system from among several candidate logistics capability assessment modeling systems. Keywords: Air logistics support, Digital simulation, Logistics planning, Mathematical models, Operations research, Utility theory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA208174

Entities

People

  • Carol Dickinson
  • Douglas A. Popken
  • Garth Cooke

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Combat Operations
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Configuration Management
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Human Resources
  • Language
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Mathematical Models
  • Organizational Structure
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.