Logistics intra-theater support tool for course of action logistical feasibility analysis

The Logistics Intra-theater Support Tool (LIST) is a prototype system that evaluates a course of action for its logical feasibility. LIST addresses the question of whether a theater's infrastructure and strategic lift allocation are adequate to support the movement of specified ground forces and supplies to a given destination by a specified day. The logistical requirements of a course of action are based on the force units, latest arrival dates, and other scenario data. Capabilities are estimated by simulating the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies through the theater's seaports, airports, and road/rail network to the destination. The system reports conclusions to the user, identifies real and potential bottlenecks, and recommends modifications to the course of action that are likely to improve its feasibility. LIST includes an expert system written in Prolog that select routes and seaports and move personnel, equipment, and supplies through a road/rail network. A user interacts with LIST through menus and series of map displays. The maps show relevant features and allow the user to access an object-oriented database. 7 refs., 6 figs.