The Role of Civilians in Maintaining Military Equipment. Volume 1.

Abstract

This report examines the role of civilians (DoD civilians, contractors, foreign nationals, and host nation personnel) in the maintenance of military equipment, particularly in overseas areas. The examination describes the extent to which the DoD uses civilian mechanics, assesses the implications of that usage, and proposes several actions to strengthen the role of civilians in maintaining DoD equipment. Volume I of this report provides highlights of recent and current uses of civilian mechanics; it also discusses the factors that influence decisions to use civilians and the wartime implications of their use. From this an assessment of DoD policy is given and recommended management initiatives proposed. Keywords: Equipment maintenance; Field maintenance; Overseas support; Sustainability; Contract maintenance; Host nation support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168825

Entities

People

  • Brian E. Mansir
  • Eugene A. Narragon
  • Joseph R. Wilk

Organizations

  • LMI

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airframes
  • Artillery
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Combat Forces
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.