System Program Directors and Wing Commanders: Are They Equivalent
Abstract
A survey was conducted in early 1989 to: 1) determine equivalency between operational Wing Commanders and Program Directors and 2) assess evaluation areas used in identifying Program Director positions. Survey respondents included SAC, MAC and TAC Wing Commanders and AFSC's Program Directors. Although comparing two such unrelated positions is difficult and the results are imprecise, comparisons are possible. The conclusion is that there is rough equivalency between the two positions with the exception of the unique legal status conferred upon commanders. Survey results indicate that there is structural equivalence between the two positions and rough equivalence in specific functions and duties of the incumbents. Structurally, both operational wings and system program offices are key organizational elements instrumental in accomplishing the Command's mission. Since the positions are not equivalent in that Program Directors are not Commanders and do not have the unique legal authority conferred upon commanders, Program Directors perceived that they have less authority than do Wing Commanders. In assessing the selection of Program Director positions, the results reflect that Program Directors concur with selection criteria but have a different ranking of relative importance between criteria. Overall, Program Directors are pleased with the establishment of a special identifier for their position.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA217283
Entities
People
- Marvin J. Brigman Jr.
Organizations
- Air War College