Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 1987. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 149-153). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

In this climate of declining budgets and resources, models and simulations (M&S) have become very beneficial to the U.S. Navy. However, the U.S. Navy's investment in, and use of, M&S for addressing critical operational issues (COIs) within a warship's operational test (OT) program would not be practical unless the particular M&S was determined to be a credible representation of that which would be physically tested. Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) is responsible for accrediting U.S. Navy M&S that are required to support OT. COMOPTEVFOR has developed a VV and A process that is documented in COMOPTEVFORINST 5000.1A. This instruction requires all surface ship acquisition program managers (PMs) to develop a Validation and Verification (V and V) plan that would meet COMOPTEVFOR's expectations for likely accreditation. This thesis will identify the extent to which surface ship PMs are complying with COMOPTEVFORINST 5000.1A; why they are not in full compliance with the instruction; what incentives would help them comply with the instruction; and what improvements can be made to the instruction that would increase compliance by the PMs. Finally, this thesis will conclude with recommendations that would help increase compliance with the instruction by the PMs. / Department of the Navy (civilian) authors.

Project report (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-71). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2002. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xi, 187 p. : ill. (some col.). Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-154).

Thesis (M.S. in Systems Technology (Command, Control and Communications))--Naval Postgraduate School, March 1992. / Thesis Advisors: Sovereign, Michael ; Caldwell, William J. "March 1992." Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-64). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2000. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xiv, 279 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-183).

The current mission of the U.S. Army requires the rapid worldwide deployment of troops to scenarios of critical interest to the United States within short notice. Currently, the only troops that can meet this deployment criteria are categorized as light and special operations forces. These forces do not have Armor or Armored Cavalry support because current U.S. Army Armor systems are not transportable within the deployment criteria, neither strategically nor tactically. Armor support traditionally provides combat endurance as well as increased mobility, lethal firepower, and shock effect to the enemy in a manner not attainable by dismounted troops alone. Therefore, the light forces of the U.S. Army are missing a key ingredient to land combat success and have a. requirement for a system to provide this capability_ A Light Armored Assault Vehicle (L~V) would meet this requirement. The objective of this project and report is to conduct a feasibility analysis and to establish a preliminary system baseline for a LAAV. The LAAV is designed through the system engineering process to have the necessary operational characteristics and transportability to provide the missing key combat capability. The LAAVwould use current, low development risk technologies. This project and report presents a preliminary system baseline that investigates the performance trade-offs, schedule, potential cost, and recommended configuration for the LAAVsystem. / Master of Science

Šiame darbe analizuojama šarvuočių rinktinės istorija, Lietuvos Respublikos kariuomenėje. Prasidėjus Lietuvos nepriklausomybės kovoms buvo ieškoma būdų šarvuočiams įsigyti. Tačiau pirmieji šarvuočiai Lietuvos kariuomenę pasiekė karo grobio pavidalu. Tai buvo šarvuoti automobiliai 1919 m. atimti iš vokiečių bei rusų kariuomenių. 1920 m. buvo suformuotas pirmasis šarvuotas traukinys. Taigi 1920 m. nepriklausomybės kovose dalyvavo Lietuvos kariuomenės šarvuotoji technika. 1924 m. Lietuvos kariuomenė iš Prancūzijos nupirko 12 „Renualt FT17“ tipo lengvųjų tankų, kurie kartu su jau minėtais šarvuočiais tais pačiais metais buvo performuoti į vientisą karinį dalinį – šarvuočių rinktinę. Kadangi toks dalinys Lietuvos kariuomenėje buvo specifiškas, todėl dalinio egzistavimui kariuomenė negalėjo greitai pasiruošti ir suteikti tinkamų sąlygų rinktinės gyvavimui. Atsirado įvairių problemų įtakojusių šio dalinio būklę Lietuvos kariuomenėje. Problemų padaugėjo ir dėl dislokacinių šio dalinio ypatybių. Šarvuočiai buvo dislokuoti įvairiose Lietuvos regionuose: Kaune, Klaipėdoje, Tauragėje, Radviliškyje ir Šiauliuose. Prasidėjus kariuomenės modernizacijos procesui, pagausėjo šarvuočių dalinys. 1934 – 1936 m. iš Anglijos buvo nupirktos 32 tanketės „Vicker Carden Loyd“, kurios nuo to laiko sudarė didžiausią šarvuočių dalinio potencialą. Šarvuotojo dalinio padėtis Lietuvos kariuomenėje pagerėjo tik 1937 m. kuomet naujoje dislokacijos vietoje Radviliškyje buvo pastatytos naujos... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / This study analyzes the history of armored vehicles, in the Army of the Republic of Lithuania. During the fighting of Lithuanian independence, Lithuanians were looking for ways to buy armored vehicles. However, the first armored vechiles Lithuania reached as a spoils of war. It was the armored cars that during the fighting in 1919 yr. been taken from German and Russian armies. In 1920 yr. was formed the first armored train in Lithuania. So, Lithuanian army armored vehicles took part in 1920s. Lithuania's struggle for independence. In 1924. Lithuanian army from France bought 12 “RENUALT FT17”-type light tanks, which together with the aforementioned armored vehicles in the same year was reformed into a single military unit. Because such military unit in Lithuanian army was specific, therefore army can not quickly prepare and provide suitable conditions for this type of weapon. Therefore, appeared a variety of problems influencing relatively poor condition of armored vechiles in the Lithuanian army. The problems increase and the dislocation of this unit features. Armored vehicles have been deployed in different regions of Lithuania: Kaunas, Klaipeda (Klaipėda), Taurage (Tauragė), Radviliskis (Radviliškis) and Siauliai (Šiauliai). At the start of the military modernization process in Lithuania, the number of armored unit increased. 1934 - 1936 yr. from England was bought 32 light tank "Vickery Carden Loyd”, which from that time was the largest armored unit potential in... [to full text]

The Air Force is currently developing Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV). The UCAV is projected for initial testing by 2010. However, after reviewing the Office of Secretary of Defense's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap for 2005 2030 / obtaining squadrons of UCAVs will cost billions of dollars and require decades to produce. The United States cannot afford to wait decades for unmanned weapons. Technology is spreading fast. Third world countries without stable economies and non-state actors are able to obtain/develop sophisticated weapons that are capable of destroying tactical aircraft. With sophisticated weapons easily obtainable, the risk of losing people in air combat is increasing significantly and that in turn is creating a level playing field for potential U.S. adversaries. Unmanned weapons technology can help America retain its military edge. However, since unmanned warfare capability is still decades away and is a multi-billion dollar project, America needs a quick fix. This study will argue that the most effective way to decrease risk-of-life and budget costs is to introduce F-16 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) aircraft for combat. This thesis will answer the question: How can the government seize the unmanned aircraft advantages and decrease defense spending until the UCAV is operational? The answer to this question will illustrate how an effective F-16 UAS force can synchronize resources to properly complete UCAV development while instantly reducing risk of life.

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense))--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009. / Thesis Advisor(s): Looney, Robert E. ; McNab, Robert M. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 27, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: F-22, MQ-1, MQ-9, UCAV, homeland defense, aircraft effectiveness, defense spending, manned flight, unmanned flight. Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-76). Also available in print.