Dyna-METRIC Version 4. Modeling Worldwide Logistics Support of Aircraft Components

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Abstract:

This report describes Dyna-METRIC Version 4, a computer model that relates logistics resources and policies to wartime readiness. Developed for the use of logisticians to improve wartime logistics support, Dyna-METRIC assesses the effects of wartime dynamics and repair constraints and provides operational performance measures, problem detection, and spares requirements. Version 4 consists of five programs that provide for three echelons of interaction including the depot-to-theater link and three levels of components for which demand processes, repair processes, and spares levels may vary. Dyna-METRIC portrays component support processes as a network of pipelines through which aircraft components flow as they are repaired or replaced within a single theater. Using the sum of all the pipeline segments, Dyna-METRIC determines the complete probability distribution for the number of parts in repair and on order. Combining the distributions for all components provides the estimate of aircraft availability and sorties. Keywords Logistics management, Combat readiness, Operational readiness.

Author(s):
Isaacson, Karen E. ; Boren, Patricia ; Tsai, Christopher L. ; Pyles, Raymond
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.
Pagination:
0226

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAND/R-3389-AF
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F49620-86-C-0008
Monitor Series:
AFRDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, *LOGISTICS SUPPORT, *AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT, *PARTS, *AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, DETECTION, FLOW, MODELS, NETWORKS, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, COMBAT READINESS, OPERATIONAL READINESS, INTERACTIONS, DYNAMICS, PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS, AVAILABILITY, REPAIR, MISSIONS, LOGISTICS, PIPELINES, POLICIES, THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS, GLOBAL, RESOURCES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS
Report Date:
1988 May 01