Process Improvements in Missile Combat Crew Member Pre- and Post-alert Activities
Abstract
This research study explored pre- and post-alert activities among Missile Combat Crews. These nuclear professionals brave the northern-tier bases of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, and Minot Air Force Base as they sit watch at remote launch control centers in support of the Minuteman III missile system. This paper looks for process improvements to shorten duty days for these missile crews by finding tasks that can be eliminated or offloaded as they prepare for alert duty and subsequently return from the missile field. This study found that process improvements can save missile crews over 100 minutes per alert duty.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1113924
Entities
People
- Steven J Heizer
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology