The Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research presents the voices leading OR and analytics to new heights in security through research, practical applications, case studies, and lessons learned in the field.

Approaches. 1. Modern Data Analytics for the Military Operations Researcher. 2. Microsoft Excel: The Universal Tool of Analysis. 3. Military Decision Analysis. 4. Military Workforce Planning and Manpower Modeling. 5. Military Assessments. 6. Threatcasting in a Military Setting. 7. Analytical Modeling of Stochastic Systems. 8. Modern Methods for Characterization of Social Networks Through Network Models. 9. Process Optimization Through Structured Problem Solving. 10. Simulation Optimization. 11. Analytical Test Planning for Defense Acquisitions. Soft Skills and Client Relations. 12. Why Won't They Use Our Model?". 13. From BOGSAT to Turbo Teams. Applications. 14. A Model for and Inventory of Cybersecurity Values: Metrics and Best Practices. 15. Applying Information Theory to Validate Commanders' Critical Information Requirements. 16. Modeling and Inferencing of Activity Profiles of Terrorist Groups. 17. Expert COSYSMO Systems Engineering Cost Model and Risk Advisor. Perspectives. 18. How Data Science Happens. 19. Modernizing Military Operations Research Education. 20. Strategic Analytics and the Future of Military Operations Research