The Air Reserve Forces in the Total Force: Volume II. Cost Analysis and Methodology,

Abstract

In the fall of 1974, Rand began a study of total force options at the request of the Director of Plans, DCS/Plans and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. The study was to 'evaluate varying active/reserve force mixes in terms of total costs, capabilities, and responsiveness to and availability for peacetime/wartime requirements.' A research program was designed with the following objectives: (1) To compare the costs and relative capabilities of active and reserve flying units and their supporting elements; (2) To examine organizational and managerial improvements and innovations applicable to total force integration; and (3) To develop a planning methodology for evaluating alternative active/reserve mixes and policies. The present report focuses on cost aspects of the study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA070949

Entities

People

  • A. A. Barbour

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Air National Guard
  • Aircrafts
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Health Services
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Trainees
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.