Value Focused Thinking Analysis of the Pacific Theater's Future Air Mobility En Route System.

摘要

Proper optimization in number, location, and function of supply chain nodes to reduce costs with simultaneous improvements in distribution effectiveness is a key goal for United States Transportation Command (USTC) in its execution of the National Defense Strategy. As the distribution process owner (DPO) for all things transportation, USTC ensures America's ability to project power rapidly and sustain operations globally. Studies such as the Mobility Capabilities and Requirements Studies (MCRS) as well as the Global Access and Infrastructure Assessment (GAIA) have been conducted to assist USTC in identifying key infrastructure locations and capabilities to increase accessibility and improve effectiveness. This research utilizes a Value Focused Thinking (VFT) methodology and decision analysis tool to analyze the proposed en route system in the Pacific Theater, as identified by Air Mobility Command, for coverage gaps or additional capability opportunities and provide leadership with a decision tool to optimally and effectively meet America's future security challenges.