Lambda () method simulation for navy system combat readiness assessment

Abstract

National military organizations must evaluate both their operational preparedness and, increasingly, their combat system readiness. A framework for simulating the -method developed by (Mankilik, 1999) that finds the criticality elements of the sub-resources with regard to a defined task or goal is what the current research efforts are attempting to do. The simulation framework created has provided some understanding of the preparedness issue. In our test case, two Squadrons namely, Frigate Squadron and Fast Attack Craft (FAC) comprising of 8 ships and 5 ships respectively, were considered. Of the 44 platforms in the Nigerian Navy, 8 ships formed the frigate squadron, 5 ships formed the fast attack craft squadron. The result obtained showed good promise to help the decision. The results obtained showed great promise for assisting the decision-maker in making quality choices, and the simulation model that was used to assess performance in four areas-range, endurance, lethality, and survivability-could also be applied to other factors in the majority of a given theatre of operation.