Development of a Computerized Training Requirements and Cost Evaluation System for the U.S. Marine Corps
Abstract
This final report describes efforts to develop a resource management system for U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) combat units to improve the level of combat readiness. Specifically, this report delineates the conceptual framework, technical characteristics, and operational capabilities of the prototype benefit-cost model and accompanying computer software (called CTRACES) being developed for the Marine Corps Training Requirements and Cost Evaluation System (TRACES). The objective of this prototype system is to assist battalion commanders in developing cost-effective strategies for allocating funds for remedial training based upon their unit's Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES) scores. Resource management systems have two broad components: an evaluation system and an allocation system. In 1976-1977, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) funded the development of a prototype evaluation methodology for MCCRES which was adopted by the USMC in 1977 as their standard combat readiness assessment method. DARPA also funded the development of CTRACES, which is the allocation component of the resources management system. With CTRACES, battallion commanders will be able to identify how many points and what percentage of the 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 a particular training packages that they, or others, have proposed for consideration. Field testing, expected for the fall of 1980, is necessary to modify and improve the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA092784
Entities
People
- John F. Patterson
- Leonard Adelman
- Michael L. Donnell