METHODS FOR COMPUTING MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS FOR WEAPON SYSTEMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

A method has been developed for an accurate and comprehensive forecasting of manpower requirements for new weapon systems. The manning estimate is developed through a series of integrated steps leading to position descriptions and numbers of men required. Early training information is obtained directly from Task Equipment Analyses; information covering ground support and other equipment, spares and consumables is obtained as a by-product. Plans are presented for an approximation of the effect of environment upon manning requirements, for the determination of manhours required for work of a type not amenable to direct task analysis, and for the estimation of maintenance activity frequency rates. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0264435

Entities

People

  • Gus E. Payfer
  • John E. Losee

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coverings
  • Delphi Method
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Ground Support
  • Maintenance
  • Manpower
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Training
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis