Analysis and Computation of a Base Labor Rate for Cost Models of Major Weapon System Acquisition

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to analyze and compare the Base Labor Rates determined by the full cost approach versus the Maintenance Cost System. If the labor rates were determined to closely approximate each other, then the MCS would be an efficient way to obtain a base level maintenance labor rate. Two bases in the Southeastern United States which support transport aircraft were studied. The elements of cost which make up the Depot Labor Rate were used to facilitate the full cost of the Base Labor Rate. The elements of cost were subdivided into three categories--direct labor, indirect labor, and overhead. The summation of these elements were divided by the manhours available to determine a labor rate. This rate was compared to the rate derived from the MCS. The rates were comparable at one base, but not at the other. The results were inconclusive and further study was recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA059184

Entities

People

  • Dale E. Knuth
  • Robert F. Unger

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cost Models
  • Economic Analysis
  • Indirect Costs
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Maintenance Management
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Officer Personnel
  • Personnel Management

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Mathematics or Statistics