A linear programming model for minimum‐cost procurement and operation of marine corps training aircraft

Jerome Bracken and Philip R. Burnham

Naval Research Logistics Quarterly, 1968, vol. 15, issue 1, 81-97

Abstract: In military situations of sharply increasing combat activity the Marine Corps is faced with training problems in its expanding aviator corps. Additional training aircraft are required, and procurement decisions must be made. In view of the significant costs involved in procurement and operation of new high performance aircraft, it is very desirable to buy and operate an efficient mix of aircraft necessary for training the pilots to make the Marine Aircraft Wings essentially 100‐percent tactically qualified. The mathematical model presented here enables computation of a least‐cost mix of training aircraft which satisfies certain specified training requirements. The basic element allowing tradeoffs is the commonality of training available in the F4, RF4, A6, and EA6 types of aircraft. Both airframe oriented and mission oriented training are necessary, but the airframe oriented training can be conducted in either of the aircraft possessing the commonality. Training requirements over a five year period are considered, and the mix of training aircraft has the minimum five year procurement and operating cost.

Date: 1968
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