Evaluating Future Force Options for the U.S. Army
A Hybrid, Interactive, Multiple-Attribute Exploratory Approach
This dissertation introduces and demonstrates a new approach to supporting high-level decisions.
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- Copyright: RAND Corporation
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- Pages: 346
- Document Number: RGSD-153
- Year: 2000
- Series: Dissertations
Contents
Preface PDF
Figures PDF
Tables PDF
Acknowledgments PDF
Glossary PDF
Chapter One
Introduction PDF
Chapter Two
Motivation for a New Methodology PDF
Chapter Three
Methodology of the HIMAX Process PDF
Chapter Four
Model Customization PDF
Chapter Five
Structure of the Analysis PDF
Chapter Six
Preparation PDF
Chapter Seven
Generation PDF
Chapter Eight
Evaluation PDF
Chapter Nine
Prioritization PDF
Chapter Ten
Exploration PDF
Chapter Eleven
Policy Discussion PDF
Chapter Twelve
The Future of HIMAX PDF
Appendix A
Opposing Forces Used in Evaluation Model PDF
Appendix B
Biographical Information on Experts PDF
Bibliography PDF
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