An Evaluation of the WSSC (Weapon System Support Cost) Cost Allocation Algorithms. IV. Below Depot Maintenance.
Abstract
This report is the fourth in a series of volumes by Desmatics, Inc. which review procedures used in the Weapon System Support Cost (WSSC) subsystem of the Air Force Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (VAMOSC) system to allocate operating and support costs to USAF aircraft Weapon systems. This volume presents the results of an examination of the algorithms and data used by WSSC to allocate below depot maintenance costs. Because data is not available to show directly the below depot maintenance costs incurred by each MDS (mission-design-series), it is necessary for WSSC to allocate the costs which are available at the command/base level. WSSC uses maintenance direct labor hour (DLH) data as the basis for allocation. Although the DLH data is subject to reporting errors of omission and inflation, the analysis in this report indicates that the resulting inaccuracies do not vitiate allocation based on that data. Desmatics makes several specific recommendations for changes in WSSC processing, and raises several questions for review by Office of VAMOSC personnel pursuant to possible development of additional changes. Desmatics' conclusions and recommendations are listed in this report, together with accompanying comments from the Office of VAMOSC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA142369
Entities
People
- D. E. Smith
- K. L. Evans
- R. L. Gardner