Accession Number:

ADA278401

Title:

Forecasting Relative Combat Effectiveness: A Feasibility Study

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MARTIN MARIETTA ENERGY SYSTEMS INC OAK RIDGE TN

Personal Author(s):

• Hartley III, Dean S.
• Posen, Keith J.
• Bader, Brian R.
• Morstein, Jonathan
• Brinkerhoff, John R.

Report Date:

1991-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

71.0

Abstract:

Using computer models to predict combat outcomes requires assembling large amounts of authoritative data. Yet, describing all of the factors that influence combat outcomes cannot be done without explicitly representing the quality of opposing forces. Unfortunately, reliable empirical methods for measuring troop quality do not currently exist.

Descriptors:

• *COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
• TRANSPORTATION
• ORGANIZATIONS
• INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
• FORECASTING
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• AGRICULTURE

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE