Operational Analysis: Historical Perspectives and Future Challenges

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Abstract:

The development of operational research and analysis has depended both on the demands generated by a changing defence environment and on the availability of relevant expertise, tools and techniques from within the contemporaneous scientific environment. On the demand side, defence transformations have often figured prominently in stimulating analytical developments. However, despite the current availability of a wide-ranging tool-set built up over many years, some important challenges remain for analysts seeking to support the current transformational process within NATO and the nations.

Author(s):
Forder, Roger A.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAB PORTSDOWN WEST (UNITED KINGDOM)
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADA564688. Analytical Support to Defence Transformation (Le soutien analytique a la transformation de la Defense). RTO-MP-SAS-081
Pagination:
0013

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*OPERATIONS RESEARCH, MILITARY HISTORY, MILITARY MODERNIZATION, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, TRANSFORMATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
DEFENSE TRANSFORMATIONS, OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS, OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
Report Date:
2010 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2013 Sep 30