Accession Number:

ADA021224

Title:

Multidimensional Preferential Strategies

Descriptive Note:

Strategic division note

Corporate Author:

ANSER ARLINGTON VA

Personal Author(s):

• Matheson, John D.

Report Date:

1975-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

169.0

Abstract:

This report presents a method of solving weapon allocation games involving many weapon types and many target types. Numerical solutions are obtained by the PATH method, a form of parametric linear programming. Two computer programs are listed and explained, PATH87 for two-sided games and the simpler PATH87A for one-sided optimizations. Both are copiously illustrated by sample runs. Other applications of the programs are discussed in general terms. The PATH method offers unique advantages of speed and flexibility in solving problems facing defense analysts, and it is hoped that publication of this report through the National Technical Information Service of the Defense Documentation Center will make this method more widely available. Also, the method has features which can be applied to many problems of resource allocation facing nondefense planners.

Descriptors:

• *STRATEGIC WARFARE
• *GAME THEORY
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• LINEAR PROGRAMMING
• ALLOCATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Operations Research
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE