A Network Optimization Solution using SAS/OR Tools for the Department of the Army Branching Problem

Abstract

This paper will demonstrate the use of SAS and SAS/OR to solve a long standing Army problem of assigning ROTC cadets to their initial basic branch (Infantry, Armor, etc). The paper starts with a problem statement, describes the problem as a network optimization and then shows model results after adding each of the constraints from the problem statement. The paper summarizes with comments about why a network optimization is a good solution for this type of problem. Finally, the paper makes the assertion that SAS data manipulation and statistics procedures are an additional benefit provided by the SAS/OR solution not found elsewhere.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 18, 2010
Accession Number
ADA517104

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  • Michael C. Grierson

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Defense
  • Army
  • Artillery
  • Computer Programming
  • Data Sets
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Language
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Military Intelligence
  • Military Police
  • Operations Research
  • Optimization
  • Programming Languages
  • Reserve Officer Training Corps
  • Warfare

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