Evaluation of the Airland Battle Management Advanced Technology Demonstration Prototype Version 1.2: Review of the Trend Analysis and Projection Tool

Abstract

This report documents observations of acceptability of the procedures and algorithms of the Unit Statis Projection and Trend Analysis Tool (USP/TA), a module of the AirLand Battle Management (ALBM) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) decision aid prototype, version 1.2. This is one of a series of assessments of the ALBM ATD prototype conducted during its development. Because little documentation was made available, the assessment was limited to observations made by an analyst working with the Tool. The USP/TA tool provides Army division planners with current and projected unit status information and Force Ratios. Review of the Tool suggests that algorithms supporting resource projections are not adequate for the projection task. Army Field Manual (101-10- 1/2) tables used to project status do not, in many cases, have the type of data necessary to support the calculation. The authors recommend that improved algorithms and procedures be developed and validated before proceeding with development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA280431

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  • James P. Flanagan

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  • C4I
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
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  • Weapons Technologies

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