Development of a Computerized Training Requirements and Cost Evaluation System for the U.S. Marine Corps

Abstract

This semi-annual report describes efforts to develop a resource management system for U.S. Marine Corps combat units and represents a step toward achieving that difficult goal. Specifically, this report delineates the conceptual framework and technical characteristics for the prototype benefit- cost model and accompanying computer software (called CTRACES) being developed for the Marine Corps Training Requirements and Cost Evaluation System (TRACES). CTRACES is designed to help battalion commanders develop a cost-effective strategy for remedial training. They will be able to identify how many points and what percentage of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES) deficit their battalion can be expected to make up for the best package of remedial training options at a specific dollar level of cost. In addition, battalion commanders will be able to evaluate the expected benefit and cost of particular training packages that they, or others, have proposed for consideration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA085660

Entities

People

  • Leonard Adelman
  • Michael L. Donnell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Models
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Field Tests
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Training
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Resource Management
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation