Selection of Landing Site for Infantry River Crossing Using Aluminum Boat M70: Application of DIBR and Topsis Method

Abstract

This research analyzes the problem of choosing a location for conducting infantry river crossing using the aluminum boat M70, applying the multicriteria decision-making method. It has been found that the use of these models significantly accelerates and simplifies the decision-making process, contributing to efficiency and speed in the process itself. At the same time, a comparison was made between the results obtained using multicriteria decision-making methods and the opinions of experts in the field of overcoming water obstacles. The research conclusions emphasize that multicriteria decision-making methods are highly reliable for decision-making, especially in the context of military operations. The focus of the research is on the significance of applying multicriteria methods, which opens up new perspectives for analyzing and improving the application of such models in real conditions. The applied multicriteria decision-making model consists of two phases. The first phase involves defining the weighting coefficients of criteria using the DIBR (Defining Interrelationships Between Ranked criteria) method. In the second phase, the best alternative is chosen using the TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method. This research not only supports efficient and comprehensive planning in military operations but also further confirms the relevance and usability of multicriteria decision-making methods in wartime conditions.