Contractor vs. Organic Maintenance for Space Command Automatic Data Processing Equipment.
Abstract
The primary purpose of this thesis is to provide the manager with considerations to be taken when making the decision whether to use civilian contractor or organic maintenance for off the shelf automatic data processing equipment. It is, specifically, designed around the equipment that is being installed for Space Command at The Norad Cheyenne Mountain Complex, Peterson AFB, and Falcon AFS in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This thesis uses studies that have been done forecasting costs to provide information on one of the primary drivers of the decision to select a specific type of maintenance. In today's environment, cost has a tremendous effect on all governmental decisions. President Reagan is attempting to protect the military budget from cuts; however, military costs must be controlled. Consequently, cost discussion is the most significant issues in the thesis. Cost consequences are significant, however, the most effective use of resources and accomplishment of the mission should be the uppermost in the military's manager's decision. Therefore, the thesis discusses advantages and disadvantages of organic and contractor maintenance. Also, a discussion of the acquisition of military personnel is included, should the decision be made to provide organic maintenance. The conclusions drawn throughout the aspects discussed in the thesis are highly favorable toward contractor maintenance. Primarily, because costs are lower and personnel problems are less. Originator-supplied keywords: Organic Maintenance; Computer personnel; Maintenance personnel; Digital computers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA162307
Entities
People
- Robert E. Childress Jr
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology