Operations Planning Tools (OPT) Functional Description.

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Abstract:

The Operations Planning Tools OPT are an integrated set of aids to assist Army tactical planners in developing and evaluating courses of action. This report describes the background of, concepts for operation, and functional capabilities of OPT. The concepts for OPT were generated from an analysis of combat staff officers performing critical planning tasks. Functions were allocated to the planner and to computer support tools according to relative strengths and weaknesses. OPT was designed to provide support in visualization, computing estimates, and information management functions to support rapid revisions in encoded concepts and projections of battle outcomes.

Author(s):
Mckeown, Paul E. ; Fallesen, Jon J. ; Perkins, Margaret S. ; Ross, Glen C.
Author Organization(s):
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP LEAVENWORTH KS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Aug 1989-Apr 1990,
Pagination:
0034

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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):
ARI-RP-91-09
Task Number(s):
1304
Project Number(s):
2Q162785A790
Monitor Series:
RP-91-09, ARI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*PROTOTYPES, *OPERATIONS RESEARCH, *TACTICAL ANALYSIS, *DECISION AIDS, CODING, PLANNING, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, STRENGTH(GENERAL), COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, ARMY, TOOLS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, DATA MANAGEMENT, FUNCTIONS, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
TACTICAL PLANNING, COGNITIVE AIDING, STAFF OPERATIONS, PE62785A, WUARIC01
Report Date:
1991 Mar 01