Operations Research: A Valuable Asset for the Operational Commander

Abstract

Operations research (O.R.) is a valuable tool to the operational commander which can aid him by providing a quantitative basis for decision making and problem solving; however, he must understand its strengths and limitations. The paper is oriented toward the operator in order to provide him or her insight as to the value of O.R.. This is accomplished through a broad presentation of operations research concepts, Soviet viewpoints, explanations, and examples set in an operational context. Technical details are limited and the analyst is addressed only through the perspective of the operational commander and his analytical requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236367

Entities

People

  • James C. Naudain

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Escort Ships
  • Inventory Control
  • Judgment
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Models
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Models
  • Operations Research
  • Second World War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design