Air Force Integrated Readiness Measurement System (AFIRMS). Economic Analysis.

Abstract

The AFIRMS objectives and assumptions lead to a choice between two similar alternatives. Both feasible alternatives provide comparable support to the Air Staff and operational Major Command (MAJCOM) headquarters. The two alternatives differ in the level of hardware and overall support provided to Wings without significant unit automation. The contractor recommended alternative calls for installation of a central computer and workstations in such Wings and uses existing automation where additional hardware is unnecessary. The life-cycle cost of the recommended Hybrid Architecture alternative is $240 million for implementations in Headquarters, USAF; Alaskan Air Command; Pacific Air Forces; Tactical Air Command; U.S. Air Forces, Europe; Military Airlift Command; Strategic Air Command; Air Force Logistics Command; Air Force Reserve; and Air National Guard. A third alternative, the current UNITREP system, cannot meet AFIRMS objectives, but it is a benchmark for comparison.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1985
Accession Number
ADA170510

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Data Processing
  • Data Transmission
  • Database Management Systems
  • Digital Communications
  • Economic Analysis
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis