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Discrete Event Simulation in Future Military Logistics Applications and Aspects

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The article deals with application of Discrete Event Simulation in professional training which focuses on analysis, planning, management and decision making support during military operations characterized by high complexity, dynamics, large number of influencing factors and utilization of advanced technologies. One of the key areas of the planning process and subsequent implementation of the logistical support to deployed units, especially during the first phase of the operation, is the Reception, Staging and Onward Movement (RSOM) process. Logistics planners seek a compromise option, i.e. optimum between time available, cost and quality of implementation when planning and subsequently implementing optimal solutions. The paper deals with the possibility of using simulation in the field of training and logistics planning by implementing a specific technology, possible future aspects, operating conditions and tactical entities – such as Autonomous Systems.

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Abbreviations

ACR:

Army of the Czech Republic

ISO:

International Organization for Standardization

NATO:

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

POD:

Port of Debarkation

Ro/Ro:

Roll-on/Roll-off

RSOM:

Reception, Staging and Onward Movement

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Acknowledgement

The paper was written with the support of the project of long-term strategy of organization development: ROZVOLOG: Development of Capabilities and Sustainability of Logistics Support (DZRO ROZVOLOG 2016–2020) funded by the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic.

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  1. Department of Logistics, Faculty of Military Leadership, University of Defence, Brno, Czech Republic

    Pavel Foltin, Martin Vlkovský & Martin Brunclík

  2. NATO Modelling and Simulation Centre of Excellence, Rome, Italy

    Jan Mazal

  3. Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre, Prague, Czech Republic

    Jan Husák

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Foltin, P., Vlkovský, M., Mazal, J., Husák, J., Brunclík, M. (2018). Discrete Event Simulation in Future Military Logistics Applications and Aspects. In: Mazal, J. (eds) Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems. MESAS 2017. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 10756. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76072-8_30

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