A Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Organizational Structure and Relationships on Integrated Logistics Support in the USAF and the RAAF

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to compare the USAF and Royal Australian Air Force approaches to acquisition logistics, determine similarities and differences, and investigate the potential for using the USAF Acquisition Logistics Division (ALD) as a model for recommending a logistics oriented acquisition structure for the RAAF. The scope of the project was limited to studying the organizational structure and responsibilities of the ALD and the appropriate organizations of the RAAF. The methodology used to make the comparison was historical analysis of the USAF and RAAF approaches to system acquisition logistics and the temporal development of acquisition logistics philosophies, roles, and responsibilities. This analysis shows many similarities in the USAF and RAAF approaches, including the roles and responsibilities of acquisition logistics organizations, recognition of the importance of life cycle cost, and the adoption of an ILS concept. It also shows the RAAF's lack of an organization like ALD to implement the ILS philosophy and help achieve its objectives. (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215290

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Kenny

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Business Administration
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Instruction Set Architecture
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training Devices

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).