A Methodology for Estimating the Full Cost of Replacing Trained Air Force Personnel

Abstract

This paper developes a methodology to estimate, by Air Force specialty code, the full steady state replacement cost for trained Air Force personnel. At present the Air Force computes a replacement cost based on acquisition through completion of Basic Military Training and Technical School. Our Model extends these costs by adding the cost of on-the-job training, to include both the loss of the supervisor's and trainee's time, as well as field training detachment and career development course costs. The data is taken from the Occupational Survey Questionnaire which is administered on an ongoing basis and is available from the Human Resources Lab Data Base. Simplifying assumptions include using average values and assuming a straight line approach to full productivity. All other assumptions have been kept on the conservative side (lower costs). The methodology can be expanded to include the costs of unanticipated attrition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA178137

Entities

People

  • David C. Nielsen
  • Kenneth H. Fleming
  • Kenneth J. Reynolds
  • L. J. Cowardin

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Attrition
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Job Training
  • Military Training
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Recruiting
  • Security
  • Steady State
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Occupational Health and Safety.