Shipboard OPTAR Management: An Investigation of Line Officer Budget Formulation and Execution Practices.

Abstract

This study identified and evaluated practices used by line officers engaged in the management of shipboard Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O and MN) funds aboard ships of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet surface forces. As a preliminary action, the flow of O and MN funds to ships and the guidance provided by surface commanders to their subordinates were discussed. The investigation determined what alternative policies were available to commanding officers and department heads for budget formulation and budget execution, which policies were actually implemented, and which policies were the most advantageous. Additionally, research was conducted to ascertain whether Navy training for surface warfare officers adequately prepared them for the level of financial management performed aboard ship. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072574

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Shade

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Students
  • Surface Warfare
  • Training
  • Warfare

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  • Oceanography.