Mobilization Planning & Control: A Model for the Selective Service System,
Abstract
Possible military mobilization poses significant problems associated with peacetime planning for and mobilization processing of inductees through Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Stations. 'Traffic Cop' is an automated process which predicts, in peacetime, the likely flow of registrants at various levels of induction call, and permits control of the actual registrant flow following mobilization. The presentation discusses the likelihood of overloading AFEES based upon induction call levels and AFEES rated capacities. The methodology of the flow prediction in the 'Traffic Cop' model is explained as is the method for identifying 'swing' AFEES and shifting the workload via the computer. The mechanics of issuing the induction call via Mailgram, and the lead-time for decision-making on registrant flow are discussed. Computer graphic outputs demonstrate the utility of the system for planning and operational use. The presentation concludes with a discussion of the installation of the model on main and mini-computers in the Selective Service/MEPCOM network.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADP001367
Entities
People
- B. Michael Berger
- Charles Robert Roll Jr.