Investigation of the Potential for Increased use of Civilian Manning in Fleet Support Ships. Volume 2. Narrative

Abstract

This study was undertaken at the requests of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics) to examine the cost, manpower and operational aspects of the increased use of civilian manning aboard the U.S. Navy's fleet support ship forces. The evaluation and comparison of the two manning alternatives, Navy Civil Service manning and Commercial Contract manning, with Navy Military Manning were conducted with respect to the following key factors: Manpower requirements; Manpower costs; Total ship operating cost (including maintenance and overhaul costs; Mission fulfillment capability; Operating policy; Risks; Total fleet and merchant marine labor market effect; and Alternative Operating Concepts. This report does not reach conclusions or make recommendations; but rather is intended to present documented findings to be considered by decision makers along with military, national security and economic judgements in determining direction and scope for further action.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 10, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058149

Entities

People

  • Alfred S. Rhode
  • James F. Tucker Jr.
  • Lewis Davis Jr.
  • Philip Grenetz
  • William G. Mattheis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Cost Analysis
  • Economic Analysis
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Law
  • Marine Transportation
  • Maritime Industry
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.