The Application of the Network Analysis System in Operational Planning by the Field Army Engineer...A Doctrine
Abstract
The objective of this thesis is to develop a doctrine for the use of the network analysis system in operational planning by the field army engineer. Research is confined primarily to the examination of planning in a limited or general war. A procedure is developed for the army engineer to match his engineer resources with operational requirements and use the networking technique to produce a plan that effectively outlines and schedules an operation. The military, and civilian industry, have developed network modeling as a new approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling a project. Two pioneer approaches are the basis for most network technique variations; the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and the Critical Path method (CPM). The network analysis system is the name given to network modeling by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This technique prescribes a method of graphically portraying conventional planning, and permits the application of both PERT and CPM. Doctrinally, the Army sequence of planning fails to provide detailed guidance to assist a planner. A gap in doctrine seems to exist between the procedure established for deciding upon a course of action and the next step where complete plans are prepared.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 07, 1965
- Accession Number
- ADA366049
Entities
People
- Francis J. Walter Jr
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College