Manning of Recently Fielded Systems. Case Study of the DD-963 (SPRUANCE) Class Destroyer
Abstract
When a new system is introduced, the manpower required to operate and support it often does not match the numbers and skill mixes planned during the acquisition process. These mismatches may result from inadequate planning, unanticipated changes in operational and support practices, or deviations of the system's reliability and maintainability characteristics from engineering predictions. Whatever the reason, there is a period after a new system is fielded when it is considered operational but may not have achieved full operational capability due to inadequacies in manpower authorizations, personnel assignments, or school training. Minimizing the duration of that initial period of adjustment is important. We used the DD-963 (USS SPRUANCE) class destroyer as a case study to learn how and why manpower, personnel, and training requirements change during the early years of a ship's operational life. In doing, so, we documented the processes used by the Navy to identify the need for changes, evaluate alternative corrective actions, and verify the adequacy of manpower, personnel, and training. We also explored what could be done to enhance these processes to reduce the delay in attaining full operational capability for future new systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA100430
Entities
People
- Frans Nauta
- Thomas A. White
Organizations
- LMI