Operations Research: A Valuable Asset for the Operational Commander

摘要

Operations research (O.R.) is a valuable tool to the operational commander whichcan aid him by providing a quantitative basis for decision making and problem solving; however, he must understand its strengths and limitations. The paper is oriented toward the operator in order to provide him or her insight as to the value of O.R.. This is accomplished through a broad presentation of operations research concepts, Soviet viewpoints, explanations, and examples set in an operational context. Technical details are limited and the analyst is addressed only through the perspective of the operational commander and his analytical requirements.