Measures of effectiveness in logistics

This report examines measures of effectiveness in naval logistics. Logistics is a warfare support function and it is most desirable to be able to relate resources committed for logistics capabilities to warfare outcomes. In general this cannot be done. Examples of the sorts of measures of effectiveness used in acquisition logistics and in in-service support are given. Battle group logistics, a part of operational logistics, is examined not so much from the viewpoint of measures of effectiveness as from the viewpoint of tactically meaningful measures of logistics resources. Keywords: Sustainability, Planning models, Replenishment time, Time off station, Minimum levels. (KR)Prepared in conjunction with research conducted for the Navy Logistics Research and Development Program and funded by the Naval Postgraduate Schoolhttp://archive.org/details/measuresofeffect00schrO&MN - Direct FundingApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

A comparative analysis of proficiency aviator skill, knowledge, and satisfaction

Data reflecting the knowledge, skill, and satisfaction of aviators in combat readiness training (CRT) flight status, were collected. The aviator sample consisted of one group flying the T-1A aircraft at a rate of 4-hours per month and another flying 8-hours per month. The data collection methods are described, and the results and conclusions from a comparative analysis are presented. (Author)http://archive.org/details/comparativeanaly00schrN

Lessons from the Falklands

Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Naval Postgraduate School, the Department of Defense or any other U.S. Government agency.The Marine Corps sees Operational Maneuver From The Sea (OMFTS) and Ship To Objective Maneuver (STOM) as the way they would like to fight in the future. Sea-Based Logistics (SBL) is a key supporting capability. This report reviews studies of the feasibility of sea-basing logistics functions in OMFTS and STOM, and identifies a number of issues which relate to the viability of SBL. As a recent and relevant example of OMFTS, the 1982 Falklands War is examined for the lessons it offers for the viability of SBL.Institute for Joint Warfare Analysishttp://archive.org/details/seabasedlogistic00schrSponsored by the Institute for Joint Warfare Analysis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California

Continuous review inventory policies in Navy application

Inventories exist to provide service to customes by satisfying their demands from on hand material. Variations on the traditional continuous review formulation are investigated in an effort to improve service as measured in terms of units short. It is proposed that 'smaller' order quantities will improve service in current Navy supply operations. Basing holding costs on inventory position instead of on hand quantities does not provide significant or consistent reductions in order quantities. The desirability of smaller order quantities is not adequately tested by steady state analyses. (Author)http://archive.org/details/continuousreview00schrN

Reading logistics, a Book Review by David A. Schrady of Pure Logistics by George C. Thorpe; U.S. Naval Logistics in the Second World War by Duncan S. Ballantine; Beans, Bullets and Black Oil by Worrall R. Carter; Logistics in the National Defense by Henry E. Eccles

Four classic works on logistics have been reprinted in recent years under the imprint of the Naval War College Press. Although they share a common theme, none deals exclusively with logistics. Moreover, they are no less relevant today than when originally published. George Thorpe argued for establishing a joint staff in "Pure Logistics". The logistic snowball documented in "U.S. Naval Logistics in the Second World War by Duncan Ballantine is lamented in "Logistics in the National Defense" by Harry Eccles. And the case for expeditionary logistics is presented in "Beans, Bullets and Black Oil" by Worrall Carter. The books in this series are not intended only for logisticians; they should be read by every joint warfighter.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

David A. Schrady Interview (MORS)

Interviewer: Sheldon, Robert. Interview location: Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. Military Operations Research, V16 N1 2011, The article of record as published may be located at http://dx.doi.org/10.5711/108259831617

Combatant Logistics Command and Control for the Joint Forces Commander

This report contains the formulation and analysis of a model to measure, compare, and contrast the effects of counterforce (pre-launch attach) and active defense (post-launch attach) against tactical ballistic missiles (TBM's). It is shown that without counterforce an active an/or their warheads. This number is shown to decrease geometrically as effective counterforce is used , so that is only modestly effective.Institute for Joint Warfare Analysis (IJWA)Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Estimating economic benefits of naval forward presence

This study extends the analysis of the economic benefits of naval crisis response enabled by forward presence undertaken by the Naval Postgraduate School for the 1997 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR97). That study developed an operational methodology for quantifying these benefits. Drawing on that methodology, significant economic benefits were found associated with naval crisis response in the Arabian Gulf. The current study expands the QDR97 effort in several important directions. First, event analysis is introduced to link naval crisis response with price movements in key commodity, exchange, and share markets. Second, several new cases, one not directly involving oil, are developed to assess the generality of our findings. The findings of the first study are confirmed with naval forward presence/crisis response shown to produce extensive economic benefits for the US economy in each of the cases examined. Taken together, the two studies suggest that the economic benefits associated with naval forward presence/crisis response occur in a wide variety of crisis situations and geographical locations. More importantly, increased globalization together with the revival of tight oil markets will, for the foreseeable future, only reinforce the economic contributions made by forwardly deployed forces.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

JELO: a model of joint expeditionary logistics operations

JELO is an Excel spreadsheet model of joint expeditionary logistics operations and allows end-to-end analysis of the options for closing forces from CONUS, through the sea base, to objectives ashore. Sustainment operations are included. The model is flexible and, while the examples in the report involve the 2015 Marine Expeditionary Brigade, all model parameters may be user specified. The MPF(F) is the subject of current discussion and analysis to determine what its capabilities and capacities need to be. Additionally, there are potentially other platforms to build in order to make Sea Basing a reality-high-speed connectors, assault connectors, and rapid strategic lift ships. JELO can be of use in evaluating the alternatives.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Inventory policy evaluation simulation

This report is a companion to the report, "Analysis of Inventory Record Accuracy" (NPS55SoFs0071A) and supplements that report by providing detailed information about the simulation model employed. The model is described, a programming guide is provided, and the program and its flow charts are given.supported by the Research and Development Division, Naval Supply Systems Command, under NAVSUP RDT&E work request WR-0-5037http://archive.org/details/inventorypolicye00freeN