Review of simulation models in military workforce planning and management context

Jnitova, Victoria; Elsawah, Sondoss; Ryan, Michael J.

doi:10.1177/1548512917704525

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“…There is a large amount of literature on mathematical and computer simulation modeling of workforce supply chains. 14,15 SD application in the domain of military workforce can be found in the following case studies:…”

Section: Path and Policy Analyses Using Sd Simulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Path and policy analyses: a sustainability study of military workforce supply chains

Wang

2019

Journal of Defense Modeling & Simulation

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This article presents two case studies using system dynamics to analyze the sustainability of military workforce supply chains. The first case is about multi-period force expansion. An analytical expression is presented to relate the expansion target, training capacity, and expansion period. The system dynamics model forecasts the personnel level achievable against the expansion target for varying input of training capacities. This can be used to inform military force planners about the required training capacity and timeframe to achieve the expansion. The second case examines the sustainability of the deployment of a volunteer-based Army reserve unit. The soldiers’ behavior changes due to their deployment experiences (in terms of willingness to deploy) are modeled and their impact on personnel availability is simulated. The second system dynamics model predicts the personnel level sustainability against the required number of soldiers to deploy. It provides insights regarding the required size of the pool of soldiers to support a deployed Army reserve unit, and promotes policy exploration to boost soldiers’ willingness to deploy. In conclusion, this work demonstrates the applicability of system dynamics to assist decision makers in “raising, training, and sustaining” military workforce supply chains.

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confidence: 99%

Path and policy analyses: a sustainability study of military workforce supply chains

Wang

2019

Journal of Defense Modeling & Simulation

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“…9 Simulations are commonly used for analysis, research and development (R&D), test and evaluation, and training. 10,11 Simulation for analysis is generally conducted to support decision making; these models are often at the macro rather than micro scale, and aim to provide strategic insights. 11,12 Simulation is an important approach for quantitative modeling in R&D pipelines, allowing for the testing and evaluation of alternative systems or approaches.…”

Section: Defining Simulation Trainingmentioning

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“…10,11 Simulation for analysis is generally conducted to support decision making; these models are often at the macro rather than micro scale, and aim to provide strategic insights. 11,12 Simulation is an important approach for quantitative modeling in R&D pipelines, allowing for the testing and evaluation of alternative systems or approaches. 10,13 Simulation in training applications is of principal interest in this case study; however, the LVC framework applies across all simulation application areas.…”

Section: Defining Simulation Trainingmentioning

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Building and sustaining the defense simulation training workforce

Blackmore

Allitt²

2019

Journal of Defense Modeling & Simulation

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The delivery of simulation training capability across the Australian Defence Force (ADF) requires a highly skilled workforce. Evolving training requirements, enabled by advances in computing power, network systems, display and peripheral technologies, and software environments, place increasing demands on the size of the workforce and the technical skills they are required to possess. In this research, we analyze existing simulation role frameworks and the various position descriptions and qualification requirements associated with these roles. To further explore the unique skillsets that translate to success in simulation roles, we also conduct a case study of a large external contract simulation workforce supplier, Cubic Defence Australia. Our findings highlight the complexity of the defense simulation workforce, including the lack of standardized position descriptions, competency frameworks, education and training pathways, and career progression options. Further complicating this is the importance of prior ADF service experience to the delivery of simulation systems that meet active training requirements, and the relationship between this service experience and career progression. From this analysis, recommendations for addressing the issues are made, including a call for a targeted and deliberate, multi-industry federal response to broaden the pool of candidates looking for careers in simulation.

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“…CSM also helps to recognize problem areas and provides feasible solutions at low-cost and low-pressure (AbouRizk et al 2011). CSM as a decision-support tool has been widely applied in different domains, such as healthcare (Salleh et al 2017), the military (Jnitova et al 2017) and manufacturing (Jeon and Kim 2016). However, the extent to which CSM has been used within the construction domain has been limited compared to other domains (Abdelmegid et al 2020).…”

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Exploring the Integration of Last Planner® System, Bim, and Construction Simulation

Wickramasekara¹,

González²,

O'Sullivan³

et al. 2020

Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC)

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Much attention has been paid to Computer Simulation and Modelling (CSM) in the research circles of construction over the last sixty years. However, it has not been widely adopted within the construction industry. In this paper, we explore theoretically the potential of the integration between CSM, the Last Planner System (LPS) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to accelerate the uptake of CSM in the construction industry. To do so, a review of the literature to identify the synergies between CSM, LPS and BIM was undertaken, where it was found that little research has been done associated with their integration and linkages as a whole. We found that an explicit integration of these three domains has the potential to enhance and accelerate the adoption of CSM in construction as it provides the opportunity to engage construction project stakeholders towards CSM, focusing on domain-specific characteristics and recent advancements of construction management. Based on our review, we propose five research questions to guide the development of a domain-specific construction simulation framework to be considered in future research.

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Review of simulation models in military workforce planning and management context

Cited by 26 publications

References 23 publications

Path and policy analyses: a sustainability study of military workforce supply chains

Path and policy analyses: a sustainability study of military workforce supply chains

Building and sustaining the defense simulation training workforce

Exploring the Integration of Last Planner® System, Bim, and Construction Simulation

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