Amphibious operations represent a pivotal military maneuver involving the transfer of landing forces via ships, boats, and aircraft from sea to land. The success of such operations can be the decisive factor in the outcome of a war. Nevertheless, planning an amphibious assault is an intricate and formidable task, demanding careful consideration of numerous variables. This complexity is particularly evident in the formulation of loading plans for troops and equipment onto naval vessels. Historical accounts underscore the profound repercussions of errors in planning and loading on the execution of these operations. In pursuit of efficient loading procedures characterized by precision and time-effectiveness, our study has delved into the realm of optimization modeling. Employing a mixed-integer mathematical programming approach, this optimization model offers a valuable tool to streamline and enhance the preparatory phase of amphibious operations.

• 이백호(국방대학교 국방과학학부) | Baek-Ho Lee (Department of National Defense Science, Korea National Defense University)
• 김수환(국방대학교 국방과학학부) | Su-Hwan Kim (Department of National Defense Science, Korea National Defense University) Corresponding Author
• 이문걸(국방대학교 국방과학학부) | Moon-Gul Lee (Department of National Defense Science, Korea National Defense University)