Artificial intelligence/expert systems within the US Army Depot System Command

Conference · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6899470

Hollengaugh, R ^[1]; Franklin, A L ^[2]

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1. Army Depot System Command, Chambersburg, PA (USA)
2. Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)

The Depot System Command (DESCOM) is the industrial arm of the US Army. It employs over 37,000 individuals (97% civilian), has an operating budget of over $2 billion, and holds over $33 billion of material in storage. As a result, DESCOM is a prime candidate for extensive use of traditional industrially oriented expert systems (ES). DESCOM supports three primary mission areas: maintenance, supply, and ammunition. In addition, DESCOM performs a number of other support activities. Each of these mission areas has unique requirements and potential for ES applications. Artificial intelligence (AI) was identified as a desirable technology, and a specific AI component of the READY 2000 program was established. The purpose of this AI component was to rapidly infuse AI technology into DESCOM's organization. The objectives of this effort included integrating AI technology into the performance of current organizational responsibilities., establishing internal capabilities in this technical area, and rapidly demonstrating the immediate utility of the technology. This document discusses activities undertaken to accomplish these objectives.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/NE
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6899470
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-18027; CONF-9003157--2; ON: DE90010990
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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