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Author Davis, Paul K., 1943-

Title Portfolio-analysis methods for assessing capability options / Paul K. Davis, Russell D. Shaver, Justin Beck
Published Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corp., 2008

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Description 1 online resource (xxxviii, 163 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Introduction -- Background: the capabilities-development process -- A framework and a generic terms of reference -- Tools to enable the framework -- A notional example: global strike -- A Second example: ballistic missile defense -- Conclusions and next steps -- Appendix A: Joint capability areas -- Appendix B: Implications for systems engineering and modeling and simulation -- Appendix C: RAND's portfolio-analysis tools
Summary An analytical framework and methodology for capability-area reviews is described, along with new tools to support capabilities analysis and strategic-level defense planning in the Defense Department and the Services. BCOT generates and screens preliminary options, and the Portfolio-Analysis Tool (PAT) is used to evaluate options that pass screening. The concepts are illustrated with applications to Global Strike and Ballistic Missile Defense. Recommendations are made for further defense-planning research
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-163)
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Subject Military planning -- United States
Strategy.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
HISTORY -- Military -- Other.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom.
Military planning
Strategy
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Shaver, R. D. (Russell D.)
Beck, Justin
ISBN 9780833045898
083304589X
9786611736453
661173645X