PERT - What Possible Value for Mobilization.

Abstract

This report examines the use of Program Review Evaluation Technique (PERT) as a possible management tool that could be used by Reserve Component (RC) Commanders to assist them in accomplishing their mobilization tasks. Examines what PERT is and its evolvement as a management tool for RC commanders in transitioning units at home station from a peacetime to wartime status. Examines the advantages of using this management technique. Identifies problems and pitfalls associated with its use as a management tool. Analyzes the tasks to be accomplished at home station and presents a sample PERT network to demonstrate the process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 16, 1982
Accession Number
ADA116756

Entities

People

  • Leonard D. Hardy

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Computers
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Planning And Control
  • Mobilization
  • National Guard
  • New York
  • Operations Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Peacetime
  • Personnel Management
  • Pert
  • Security
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design