A Methodology for Predicting Ammunition Requirements as a Function of Force Size

Abstract

Fundamental to military planning is accurate prediction of ammunition requirements to support combat operations. Although this is a recognized fact, it is an area of planning with many uncertainties, misconceptions, and a widespread lack of understanding. In dealing with this general problem, this thesis addresses the more specific problem of the relationship of ammunition requirements as a function of the size of the force under consideration. A methodology which relates ammunition requirements to the size of the force in terms of the number of weapons of a given type in the force is proposed. A modification of the Delphi method is applied to determine the validity of the results of the application of the methodology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 1976
Accession Number
ADB013302

Entities

People

  • Edward M. Kelley

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Civil War
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Simulations
  • Computer Programs
  • Delphi Method
  • Firing Rate
  • Military Art
  • Military Planning
  • Munitions
  • Operations Research
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • War Games
  • Weapons

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