The “Five Whats” Approach to Military MS/OR

David M. Maddox and Stephen C. Moore
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David M. Maddox: 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado 80913
Stephen C. Moore: TRADOC Analysis Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027

Interfaces, 1987, vol. 17, issue 4, 108-111

Abstract: Many inexperienced operations research analysts react to a new study requirement by immediately categorizing the problem into a solution methodology. In effect, they commit themselves to a particular technical tool and turn on the biggest computer they can find to run it before they fully understand the problem. We believe that a thorough front-end analysis of the problem allows you to determine the best solution approach and, in some cases, may even produce the answer as a result of the application of common sense. The “five whats” focus your attention on the key aspects of front-end analysis.

Keywords: military: requirements evaluation; philosophy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1987
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