VALIDATING MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND ESTIMATING LAUNCH CAPABILITY FOR BALLISTIC MISSILES,

Abstract

This Memorandum is part of a long-term study of maintenance policies and their effect on Air Force capabilities and costs. Using a methodolo gy developed at RAND some time ago, (AD-247 383), this Memorandum suggests a means of maximizing the readiness posture of the ICBM force. The procedure suggested can be used to determine the appropriate frequency for a variety of scheduled maintenance activities on systems (particularly large missiles) that are normally inert and are not verified by a regular flying program. The methodology should be of considerable interest and use to persons responsible for specifying scheduled maintenance requirements for nearly all unmanned weapon systems, whether under the responsibility of support (AFLC and AFSC) or operating commands, and whether in the develop ment, acquisition, or operational phase. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0412288

Entities

People

  • Milton Kamins

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Frequency
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Unmanned
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs