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Air Force Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) in Systems Acquisition Research Program
Author: Enhancing Manpower, Personnel and Training Planning in the USAF Acquisition Process
Author: AKMAN ASSOCIATES INC SILVER SPRING MD.Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 188
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The Department of Defense has a structured process to be followed in the acquisition of major weapon systems. A central criterion in the choice of alternative weapon systems is the total cost of the system over its economic life, i.e., its life-cycle cost. The cost of operating and maintaining (as opposed to procuring) the weapon systems is largely determined by the quantity and skill mix of manpower required for the successful performance of these functions over the life-cycle of the system. The recent dramatic increase in manpower, personnel and training (MPT) support costs has illuminated the fact that more attention must be given (and given earlier) in the Weapon System Acquisition Process (WSAP) to identify the manpower requirements and the associated MPT support of new weapon systems. Air Force planners have had a continuing concern about their capability to adequately anticipate the MPT needs associated with new systems, react to those needs, and to influence design decisions while the system is still in the conceptual or design phase. This report consolidates the results of two tasks. The first task consisted of an evaluation of the role of MPT in the WSAP, an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current policies and practices, and recommendations for enhancements. The second task consisted of developing a detailed concept and an implementation plan for enhancing MPT participation in the WSAP by incorporating increased use of analytical methodologies to assess/project the impact on MPT resources.
Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309449065
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
While there are examples of successful weapon systems acquisition programs within the U.S. Air Force (USAF), many of the programs are still incurring cost growth, schedule delays, and performance problems. The USAF now faces serious challenges in acquiring and maintaining its weapons systems as it strives to maintain its current programs; add new capabilities to counter evolving threats; and reduce its overall program expenditures. Owning the technical baseline is a critical component of the Air Force's ability to regain and maintain acquisition excellence. Owning the technical baseline allows the government acquisition team to manage and respond knowledgeably and effectively to systems development, operations, and execution, thereby avoiding technical and other programmatic barriers to mission success. Additionally, owning the technical baseline ensures that government personnel understand the user requirements, why a particular design and its various features have been selected over competing designs, and what the options are to pursue alternative paths to the final product given unanticipated cost, schedule, and performance challenges. Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force discusses the strategic value to the Air Force of owning the technical baseline and the risk of not owning it and highlights key aspects of how agencies other than the Air Force own the technical baseline for their acquisition programs. This report identifies specific barriers to owning the technical baseline for the Air Force and makes recommendations to help guide the Air Force in overcoming those barriers.
Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309162750
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project can stretch to 20 years and more, with continuous increases in cost. Much of the delay and cost growth afflicting modern United States Air Force (USAF) programs is rooted in the incorporation of advanced technology into major systems acquisition. Leaders in the Air Force responsible for science and technology and acquisition are trying to determine the optimal way to utilize existing policies, processes, and resources to properly document and execute pre-program of record technology development efforts, including opportunities to facilitate the rapid acquisition of revolutionary capabilities and the more deliberate acquisition of evolutionary capabilities. Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development responds to this need with an examination of the current state of Air Force technology development and the environment in which technology is acquired. The book considers best practices from both government and industry to distill appropriate recommendations that can be implemented within the USAF.
Air Force Manpower, Personnel, and Training System
Author: Bruce ArmstrongPublisher:
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Category : Air forces
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Human Systems Integration Requirements for Air Force Acquisition Programs
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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DoD policy requires that critical human factors such as personnel and training be addressed throughout the acquisition process to influence system designs and to identify resource constraints. Costs and operational effectiveness of new systems associated with resource constraints should be a major consideration at each acquisition milestone decision. Resources in support of new systems should be committed and programmed by Milestone II and Milestone III decisions, respectively. This report is our second and final report on human systems integration. The overall objective was to determine whether the Air Force's internal controls and procedures are adequate to ensure that manpower, personnel, and training requirements are planned effectively for operation and maintenance of new weapon systems. We also determined whether resources were committed or programmed for new personnel and training requirements. To accomplish the audit objectives, we focused on system acquisition programs that were in phases II and III. Program managers did not adequately address human systems integration during the acquisition process. Consequently, the Air Force may field mission-essential weapon systems without enough properly trained personnel for sustained operations in wartime.
Quarterly Supplement to the ... Annual Department of Defense Bibliography of Logistics Studies and Related Documents
Author: United States. Defense Logistics Studies Information ExchangePublisher:
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Category : Military research
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Pre-Milestone A and Early-Phase Systems Engineering
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309185424
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
The ability of U.S. military forces to field new weapons systems quickly and to contain their cost growth has declined significantly over the past few decades. There are many causes including increased complexity, funding instability, bureaucracy, and more diverse user demands, but a view that is gaining more acceptance is that better systems engineering (SE) could help shorten development time. To investigate this assertion in more detail, the US Air Force asked the NRC to examine the role that SE can play during the acquisition life cycle to address root causes of program failure especially during pre-milestone A and early program phases. This book presents an assessment of the relationship between SE and program outcome; an examination of the SE workforce; and an analysis of SE functions and guidelines. The latter includes a definition of the minimum set of SE processes that need to be accounted for during project development.
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