Optimizing Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) Schedules using Range Scheduling Assistance Tool (RSAT)

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Abstract:

The Marine Corps conducts its largest Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) four times a year and can include more than four reinforced battalion-sized forces. The Marine Corps Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) is resource intensive and requires an enormous amount of planning hours prior to execution. Currently, the planning and scheduling for the SLTE is conducted manually and follows a standard schedule of events. The Range Schedule Assistance Tool (RSAT), a linear optimization program, will optimize SLTE schedules subject to training unit requirements, unit priority lists, and range availability. The primary output will be a deconflicted range schedule that will include the ranges assignments, training dates and times, and type of training event to serve as an initial planning document for schedule development. The RSAT will be designed to minimize penalties based on commanders guidance, schedule changes, and unscheduled events. The main inputs for the RSAT will come from supervising commands, executing units, and range guidance. Additionally, RSAT can be used to evaluate resource and range capacity for SLTEs.

Author(s):
Byers, Colton L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Funding Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, MONTEREY, CA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
2023 Jun 01
Pagination:
54

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A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
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Collection: TRECMS
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Descriptor(s):
linear programming, operations research, tanker aircraft, united states, united states naval academy, california, tactical training, task forces, cost analysis, marine corps, training, warfare, flow network, naval air stations, optimization, aircrafts, classification
Keyword(s):
slte(Service Level Training Exercise), rsat(Range Scheduling Assistance Tool), ITX(Integrated Training Exercise)
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences
Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
linear programming, operations research, tanker aircraft, united states naval academy, california, task forces, cost analysis, marine corps, tactical training, united states, warfare, flow network, naval air stations, optimization, training, schools, aircrafts
Creation Date:
2023 Oct 18
Update Date:
2023 Nov 21