SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND POLICY PLANNING: APPLICATIONS IN DEFENSE

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Abstract:

The report examines the present and future usefulness of systems analysis as an approach to policy planning, particularly in matters of national security. The study considers the basic concepts of systems analysis, including the problem of selecting operationally useful objectives, measures of their attainment, and criteria the treatment of uncertainty the place and function of technological considerations in planning or evaluating advanced systems the character and role of resource and cost-sensitivity analysis and the nature and value of models in systems analysis, especially the models provided by mathematical game theory, simulation, scenario writing, political analysis, and gaming. Earlier conclusions are reexamined in the light of the successes and failures of systems analysis during the past decade. Newer method of analysis are discussed.

Author(s):
Quade, E. S. ; Boucher, W. I.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Pagination:
0490

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
R-439-PR
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F44620-67-C-0045
Monitor Series:
AFRDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Hypersonics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*NATIONAL DEFENSE, *AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, NUCLEAR WARFARE, SIMULATION, UNCERTAINTY, OPTIMIZATION, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, DECISION MAKING, COST EFFECTIVENESS, CLOSE SUPPORT, PLANNING, TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT, LOGISTICS, WAR GAMES, OPERATIONS RESEARCH, SPACE WARFARE, GAME THEORY, BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Operations Research, Space Warfare
Keyword(s):
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, RESOURCE ALLOCATION, SCENARIOS, SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, FORECASTING, TECHNOLOGY
Report Date:
1968 Jun 01