The Computer Resources Management Study

Abstract

A study was made to identify alternative courses of action in policy, management, and organization that would improve the Air Force's ability to acquire, utilize, and exploit its computer resources. Based on information obtained by visiting Air Force projects, interviewing military agencies and commercial firms with experience in large computer systems, and extensive literature review, the authors concluded that present problems stem principally from failure to follow a properly structured and managed development process. Five recommendations are presented: (1) establish a focal point for all computer resources management at the ACS level; (2) strengthen the development channel for computer systems within the Air Staff and AFSC; (3) establish centers of expertise in computer technology; (4) strengthen the computer-related career field; (5) strengthen or establish selected Air Force groups to assure that the requirements generation process for computer systems reflects both user needs and technical feasibility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA042204

Entities

People

  • G. K. Smith
  • H. Shulman
  • M. R. Davis
  • R. N. Reinstedt
  • R. Turn
  • S. M. Drezner
  • W. H. Ware

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Business Administration
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Software Development
  • Students
  • System Software
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design