Unit Replacement System Analysis--Extension (URSA II).

Abstract

The URSA II Study is an assessment of the cost benefit, and sustainability of three alternative long tour and two alternative short tour company rotation cycles for mechanized and light infantry units. Questions concerning CMF-11 manning requirements were addressed by deterministic methods using linear programming and Markov Models. The impact of alternatives on individual career patterns and stability indicators were determined using a computer simulation. Study results include findings, observations, and insights pertaining to: Unit Strength Profiles; CMF-11 End Strength Requirements; Accession Requirements; Extent of Rotation; Expected Unit Files; PCS Movements; Dollar Costs; Promotion Rates; and Turnover Rates. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA126260

Entities

People

  • Charles B. Torres

Organizations

  • Center for Army Analysis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Linear Programming
  • Markov Processes
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Probability
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Students
  • Task Forces
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Military Science
  • Naval Personnel Management