Cost Analysis of Air Force On-the-Job Training: Development and Demonstration of a Methodology
Abstract
The Air Force on-the-job training (OJT) cost estimating methodology documented in this report is applicable to formal airman upgrade training to the 3, 5, and 7 skill levels. The methodology can be used to provide reasonable cost estimates for budgeting and planning purposes at various command levels and for various time intervals. Design of the methodology has emphasized use of existing data bases to derive direct OJT costs. Cost elements which have been quantified include program overhead costs at all command levels, personnel time cost for actual training and supervision, and program support costs such as for career development courses and the Extension Course Institute. Recommendations have been made concerning equipment and opportunity costs. The methodology employs additive cost factors which are sensitive to OJT cost variation among career fields and among organizations at each command level. Periodic factor reestimation will insure cost factor currency allowing OJT cost forecasts driven by forecasted OJT trainee-month volumes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA069791
Entities
People
- Charles D. Laidlaw
- Charles R. Eisele
- Thomas R. Bell