Optimization Models Synchronization Planning

Abstract

Planning for the synchronization of activities on the battlefield for an Army battalion task force requires detailed planning for movement of subordinate units, allocation of personnel and assets to tasks, and many other activities to ensure that maximum damage is inflicted on an enemy force. Currently, this synchronization planning is done manually by task force staff officers, primarily the operations officer. The process is time consuming and most often results in a plan which is feasible, but not necessarily optimal. Two optimization models are developed to aid in the synchronization of task force activities. One of the models determines the feasibility of a course of action to aid the operations officer in developing a maneuver plan. The second model aids the engineer officer in allocating engineer assets to maximize the combat value of tasks. When implemented on computers, these models are flexible in that they allow for changes to be affected quickly. Hence, more alternatives can be considered in a short period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246197

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People

  • Christopher Morey

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Battles
  • Classification
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Engineers
  • Integer Programming
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Programming
  • New York
  • Operating Systems
  • Operations Research
  • Optimization
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.