Systems Dynamics Modeling Approach to Analysis of the USAF Pilot Production/Allocation System.

Abstract

This research was conducted to investigate the United States Air Force pilot production and allocation system. It applies system dynamics methodology as an effective means to analyze this complex system. The Pilot Production/Allocation Management Model (PP/AMM) is developed using DYNAMICS III simulation language. The model is an aggregated representation of the system which deals with recruitment, allocation, and training of pilots. It divides pilot resources into three core forces, rated supplement resources, and Undergraduate Pilot Training instructor pilots. Initially, the system is analyzed by a discussion of a cost module and of system equilibrium. Next, various force build-up, draw-down, and attrition scenarios are analyzed. A change of management policy involving the forecasting of attrition rates concludes the analysis and demonstrates an application of the model. This example also shows how rapidly and economically information can be obtained from the model. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA065692

Entities

People

  • Peter L. Fekke

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Complex Systems
  • Equations
  • Flight Training
  • Force Structure
  • Instructors
  • Korean War
  • Military Pilots
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Students
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis