A Review of Operations Research Applications in Workforce Planning and Potential Modeling of Military Training

Abstract

This report presents the review of workforce planning applications of operations research and explores potential modelling of military training. We classify the operations research techniques applied in workforce planning into four major branches: Markov chain models, computer simulation models, optimisation models and supply chain management through System Dynamics. For each of these, we outline the underlying mathematical formalism and concepts, overview models published and discus potential limitations. The prospect of modelling training forces via System Dynamics is demonstrated by a causal-loop analysis of the military officer system and a simulation model based on a stock-flow diagram for a one-rank officer training system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA432084

Entities

People

  • Jun Wang

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Simulations
  • Employment
  • Management Personnel
  • Markov Chains
  • Markov Processes
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Military Training
  • Operations Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Probability
  • Simplex Method
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Students
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Systems Science
  • Trainees

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • STEM Education
  • Systems Analysis and Design