The Managed Readiness Simulator: A Force Readiness Model

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Abstract:

This paper presents an overview of a force readiness simulation tool that has been developed for the Canadian Forces CF. The Managed Readiness Simulator MARS is a versatile program that allows the user to quickly simulate a wide range of scenarios to forecast the extent to which the resources of an establishment are available to fulfill the requirements of a set of planned tasks over time. MARS can also account for the dynamics of the establishment, including recruitment, promotion, and attrition of personnel and acquisition, maintenance and disposal of equipment. Two examples of how MARS has been applied to current CF problems are also included.

Author(s):
Scales, Christine ; Okazawa, Stephen ; Ormrod, Michael
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CANADA OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Proceedings of the 2011 Winter Simulation Conference, 11-14 Dec, Phoenix, AZ
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:
X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, CANADA, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, FORECASTING, GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE, LEADERSHIP, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), MODELS, OPERATIONAL READINESS, SIMULATORS, SYMPOSIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS, MARS(MANAGED READINESS SIMULATOR), CF(CANADIAN FORCES)
Report Date:
2011 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2012 May 09