Introduction to the USAF Total Force Cost Model.

Abstract

Designed to produce time-phased total manpower and dollar requirements estimates for 15-year projections of alternative future USAF forces and support structures, the USAF Total Force Cost Model--sometimes referred to as the FORCE model--is currently operating on computers in the Air Staff Cost and Economic Analysis Division, Directorate of Management Analysis, Comptroller of the Air Force. This report presents an overview of the model, including its basic purposes and its relationship to the planning and programming process. Some examples and suggested applications are presented. Only the general features of the model and the methodology it employs are discussed. The FORCE model has potential for application in analysis of future forces for research and development planning; studies of alternative weapon systems for mission-oriented subsets of the force; and analysis of alternative future basing plans, training structure, or other support issues. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042460

Entities

People

  • H. G. Massey

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Cost Models
  • Defense Planning
  • Economic Analysis
  • Flight Training
  • Military Personnel
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • Trainees

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