An Inquiry into the Possible Effects of Implementation of the Variable Safety Level Technique of the D041 System on WRM Items in Terms of NORS (G) Incidents and Hours.
Abstract
This thesis deals with Air Force inventory policy for the efficient stockage of recoverable items within the context of the Recoverable Consumption Item Requirements Computation System (D041). The specific problem addressed is the identification of a possible compromise in operational support (as measured by NORS (G) (i.e. not operationally ready supply -- grounded) incidents and hours as reported by the D165A system -- Selected Items of Equipment Not Operationally Ready Supply Data System) -- as a result of the incorporation of the Variable Safety Level (VSL) concept into the D041 system. The implementation of the VSL technique was designed to provide optimal inventory support for recoverable items within the context of the D041 system. Present research suggests the possibility that a certain number of operationally significant items exist which may degrade the intended objective due to decreased support that these items would receive under VSL policy. Specifically, WRM/WRSK items may generate an increase in NORS(G) incidents, requiring additional war readiness spare kits (WRSK) withdrawals. Economic efficiency and peacetime effectiveness may be achieved at the possible expense of wartime effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA032325
Entities
People
- John Gavel
- Julia C. Denman
- Perry L. Sholer
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology