Tracing its roots back to World War II, Operations Research (OR) has become a vital tool in military and defense strategy. The second edition of this book highlights this evolution, showcasing how OR integrates with cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data analytics.

Part I. 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 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. 12: Influence Diagrams for Risk Management in Military and Defense. 13. Wavelet Methods for Time Series Forecasting. 14. Simulation Validation Literature Review. Part II. Applications. 15. A Model for and Inventory of Cybersecurity Values: Metrics and Best Practices. 16. Applying Information Theory to Validate Commanders' Critical Information Requirements. 17. Modeling and Analysis of Army's Sustainable Readiness Model Scheduling Problem. 18. Applying High Performance Computing Analytics for Understanding Weather Impacts on Installations. Part III. Soft Skills and Perspective. 19. Why Won't They Use Our Model? 20. Lessons Learned from Military Fast Jet Life Support System Test Planning