Handbook of military and defense operations research

Table contents:
Part I Approaches

1 Modern Data Analytics for the Military Operations Researcher

Raymond R. Hill

2 Microsoft Excel: The Universal Tool of Analysis

Joseph M. Lindquist and Charles A. Sulewski

3 Multiattribute Decision Modeling in Defense Applications

Roger Chapman Burk

4 Military Workforce Planning and Modeling

Nathaniel D. Bastian and Andrew O. Hall

5 Military Assessments

Lynette M.B. Arnhart and Marvin L. King III

6 Threatcasting in a Military Setting

Natalie Vanatta and Brian David Johnson

7 Analytical Modeling of Stochastic Systems

Roger Chapman Burk

8 Modern Methods for Characterization of Social Networks through Network Models

Christine M. Schubert Kabban, Fairul Mohd‑Zaid, and Richard F. Deckro

9 Process Optimization through an 8‑Step Structured Problem‑Solving Method

David M. Bernacki, Robert E. Hamm Jr., and Hung‑da Wan

10 Simulation Optimization

Shane N. Hall, Brian M. Wade, and Benjamin G. Thengvall

11 Analytical Test Planning for Defense Acquisitions

Darryl K. Ahner and Gina Sigler

12 Influence Diagrams for Risk Management in Military and Defense

Cameron A. MacKenzie

13 Wavelet Methods for Time Series Forecasting

Jared Nystrom, Raymond R. Hill, Andrew Geyer, Joseph J. Pignatiello Jr., and Eric Chicken

14 Simulation Validation Literature Review

Matthew C. Ledwith, Raymond R. Hill, Lance E. Champagne, and Edward D. White

Part II Applications

15 A Model for and Inventory of Cybersecurity Values: Metrics and Best Practices

Natalie M. Scala and Paul L. Goethals

16 Applying Information Theory to Validate Commanders’ Critical Information Requirements

Mark A.C. Timms, David R. Mandel, and Jonathan D. Nelson

17 Modeling and Analysis of the Army’s Sustainable Readiness Model Scheduling Problem

Adria Markowski and Subhash Sarin

18 Applying High Performance Computing Analytics for Understanding Weather Impacts on Installations

Randy Buchanan, John Richards, Hyeyon Bastian, Brendon Hoch, Christina Rinaudo, and Natalie Myers

Part III Soft Skills and Perspectives

19 Why Won’t They Use Our Model?

Wilson L. Price and Walt DeGrange

20 Lessons Learned from Military Fast Jet Life Support System Test Planning

Sarah Burke and Steven Thorsen

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Tracing its roots back to World War II, operations research (OR) has become a vital tool in military and defense strategy. The second edition of the Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research highlights this evolution, showcasing how OR integrates with cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data analytics.

This volume is more than a historical account; it is a practical guide. The volume features expert voices and offers insights into OR applications in modern security challenges. Readers will discover a blend of theory and real-world case studies, making it an essential resource for both newcomers and seasoned defense analysis professionals.

Dive into this handbook to explore the rich, dynamic field of military and defense operations research, a discipline at the heart of global security and strategic decision-making.

New to the second edition:

Reorganized into a three-part structure
Extensive revisions throughout
Numerous new exercises, examples, and case studies
Several new chapters

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