Shoot-Look-Shoot: A Review and Extension

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Abstract:

We consider the optimal use of information in shooting at a collection of targets, generally with the object of maximizing the average number or value of targets killed. The shooting problem is viewed as a Markov decision process, and the modal solution technique is stochastic dynamic programming. Information obtained about target status may or may not be perfect, and there may or may not be constraints on the number of shots. Previous results are reviewed, and some new results are obtained.

Author(s):
Glazebrook, Kevin ; Washburn, Alan
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Jnl. of Operations Research, v52 n3 p454-463, May-June 2004. ISSN 0030-364X
Pagination:
0012

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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
Monitor Series:
NPS-OR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*TARGETS, *MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING, DECISION MAKING, MARKOV PROCESSES, DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING, STOCHASTIC PROCESSES, REPRINTS, PROBABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Operations Research, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
2004 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2008 Oct 22