Minutemen Missile Facilities Maintenance Technician (AFS 445XOG): Analysis of the Effects of AFSC Consolidation on Personnel Proficiency and Hardware Conditions.
Abstract
Since the consolidation of several civil engineering career fields into one generalized Minuteman facility maintenance specialty there has been debate over whether it resulted in more effective maintenance and better trained technicians, or whether personnel proficiency and hardware conditions have deteriorated. To study this question historical data from 3901st Strategic Missile Evaluation Squadron reports was analyzed in terms of personnel proficiency ratings and diesel pass rates. Additionally, as survey of the technicians was conducted to determine their perceptions of their performance. Results indicate personnel proficiency and diesel pass rates have declined since the consolidation of the specialties, and corrective action will be complicated by technicians perceptions of their adequate job proficiency. Recommendations include dividing the technicians into specialized maintenance areas, modifying training programs to accommodate this specialization, increasing the time required for upgrade to the five skill level, emphasizing adequate feedback at all levels of supervision, and improving the information maintained in evaluation archival records. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA147328
Entities
People
- K. L. Selva
- S. C. Popp
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology