Accession Number:

ADA235683

Title:

An Algorithm for the Near Optimization of Tactical Force Ratios in the Defense

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES GOLDEN

Personal Author(s):

• Tillman, Mark E.

Report Date:

1991-02-14

Pagination or Media Count:

119.0

Abstract:

This theses describes a method which positions tactical units in the defense. The positioning criterion is one which minimizes the force ratios across the battle area. This method maximizes the differential between potential force ratios that could result should units be assigned to oppose each other. A very good, near optimal solution results in as many iterations as units to be assigned. As a result of using this method, the commander and staff could formulate and possibly choose an option which incorporates minimal force ratios. With this option as a standard, the commander and staff can further identify potentially critical flaws in defensive alignments. This thesis contains a simple method which nearly minimizes the tactical ratio of force. This method could be of particular importance at the Division and Corps level. A computer code which is MS-DOS executable is available to assist in calculations and assigning units.

Descriptors:

• *ALGORITHMS
• RATIOS
• OPTIMIZATION
• CORPS LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
• THESES
• DEFECTS(MATERIALS)
• SOLUTIONS(GENERAL)
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• BATTLEFIELDS

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE