A System Dynamics Model of the Department of Defense Enlisted Force for Investigation of Alternative Retirement Proposals

Abstract

Several proposals to restructure the military retirement system have been placed before Congress and the Department of Defense. In order to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of these retirement proposals, each alternative must be considered in view of its impact on the entire personnel system. Consideration should be given to impacts on the force profile as well as to cost implications which result from changes in military compensation policies. Complex interactions occur in the personnel system which require a thorough understanding and investigation by force managers. This report develops a dynamic model of the Department of Defense enlisted personnel system which facilitates that type of examination. Analysis of the most recent retirement proposal, submitted by the President's Commission on Military Compensation, indicates substantial savings could be realized under full implementation of the plan. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA065970

Entities

People

  • John W. Bell Jr.
  • Robert E. Liphard

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Congress
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Equations
  • Governments
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Security

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense
  • Theoretical Analysis.