The DARCOM Manpower Baseline Requirement As of End, Fiscal Year 1978
Abstract
A quantitative analysis was made of civilian and military manpower trends. Its objective was to identify minimum (baseline) requirements necessary to achieve peacetime efficiency and to establish authoritative levels from which surge/mobilization demands can be accommodated. This publication examines: Force structure trends; Manpower cuts--workload trends, mission impacts, log readiness, and development; and Baseline manpower requirements. Conclusions: (1) performance against established DA goals which reflect nearterm readiness is sagging; (2) Erosion of in-house test capability impedes progress toward mid- term modernization. Increasing weapon systems/equipment sophistication warrants an associated increase in the RDTE community; (3) the salary gap between industry and the federal government for scientists and engineers makes the Army less competitive today in the market place in trying to hire and retain staff; (4) even with an increase in the amount of work done by contract in support of readiness and development, the in-house workload continues to mount. To achieve validated peacetime workload, it is recommended that DARCOM be authorized 137, 157 manpower spaces. To do so would not only achieve peacetime efficiency and effectiveness, but also allow the command to attain a surge mobilization posture in less time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA068010