Discrete Event Simulation of U.S. Coast Guard Prevention Workforce
Abstract
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Prevention workforce plays a crucial role in conducting marine safety activities essential to the nation's maritime transportation system. As the demands of this mission evolve, the USCG is considering adjustments to Prevention personnel policies. These changes have the potential to significantly impact the workforce and lead to unintended consequences. To support this decision-making process, we utilize Athena Lite, a discrete event simulation tool, to simulate the USCG Prevention workforce. Our objective is to assess the performance and accuracy of the simulation tool in capturing workforce dynamics and its suitability as a decision support tool for USCG workforce planning. By analyzing personnel data, achievement records, position information, and specialty codes, we extract meaningful insights and construct simulation inputs. Focusing on the Prevention active duty officer workforce, we create and execute multiple scenarios in Athena Lite, comparing the results with real-world data for evaluation. The study reveals the challenges and limitations associated with simulating the complex USCG Prevention workforce and identifies areas for improvement in accurately representing workforce dynamics. These findings underscore the ongoing need for refining the tool and scenarios to enhance accuracy and provide a robust workforce planning solution for the USCG.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1225448
Entities
People
- John V. Mack
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School