Examination of the United States Air Force Optimal Nonnuclear Munitions Procurement Model

摘要

This evaluates the United States Air Force (USAF) Nonnuclear Armament Program (NAP) models and specifically the Heavy Attack (HA) model. Particular attention is paid to the optimization techniques incorporated in Heavy Attack, to the validity of the inputs being optimized, and to the implications of underlying model assumptions. An examination is made of the validity of using target values as model inputs for not only the beginning of a conflict, but also for but also for times extending into the conduct of a conflict. New technology has been applied to the problem and the success achieved is reviewed. Reformulations aimed at improving model capabilities and/or solution speeds are described. (Author)