Combat Service Support (CSS) Vector-in-Commander (VIC) Analysis in Support of Southwest Asia Corps/Division Scenario 7.0 (SWA CDS 7.0) Army of Excellence (AOE) Heavy Division Technical Report
Abstract
The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Analysis Center at Fort Leavenworth Study and Analysis Center (TRAC-FLVN SAC) tasked the TRADOC Analysis Center at Fort Lee (TRAC-LEE) Vector-in-Commander (VIC) team to conduct an analysis of the Combat Service Support (CSS) portrayed in Southwest Asia Corps/Division Scenario 7.0 (SWA CDS 7.0). TRAC-LEE used VIC analysis to provide quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of the CSS during that scenario. The dynamic gaming with the VIC model is based on the SWA CDS 7.0 scenario with a total duration of 48 hours incremented in four-hour time periods (TP) and one-hour reorder cycle time between CSS units. The modeled force consists of three armor brigades with corps support, one Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) landing brigade, one Marine regimental landing team, and allied (Kuwaiti and Saudi) forces. The analysis focuses first on those key maneuver resources necessary for a unit to perform its designated mission. The specific resources addressed are weapon system availability and the timely availability of supplies. Secondly, various aspects of the CSS system are examined to isolate bottlenecks or shortages, which limit the provision of needed services. And conversely, excesses or under-utilized CSS resources are identified for this scenario. The analysis entails three major areas: maintenance, medical, and supply support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA346939
Entities
People
- John Steffey
- Peter Barnes