Testing, Evaluation, Augmentation, and Implementation of an Integrated Simulation Evaluation Model Prototype (ISEM-P) of the Air Force Manpower and Personnel System. Volume 1

Abstract

This research involved the testing, evaluation, augmentation, and improvement of the Integrated Simulation Evaluation Model Prototype (ISEM-P), a computerized model which simulates the basic planning activities and decision- making procedures involved in the Air Force Manpower and Personnel System (AFMPS). During the period between November 1, 1977 and May 15, 1980, accomplishments of this research included: installing a fully operational version of the model on the Air Force Human Resources Laboratory (AFHRL) computer; establishing an 'ISEM Working Group' of Air Force personnel actively involved in planning and administering the manpower and personnel assignment and training functions within the AFMPS; developing a set of 'scenario problems' to test the validity of the model; creating improved output reports for displaying the results generated by the model; executing simulation runs for four selected 'scenario problems' and a baseline situation; and modifying the model to eliminate certain identified inconsistencies between the simulation results and observed AFMPS behavior. Changes undertaken as a result of this process involved incorporating the concepts of 'equal promotion opportunity,' cross-training, the 'worldwide manning level, ' 'time-on-station,' and 'time-in-CONUS' into the ISEM-P structure A design for the rated management supplement was also established for potential incorporation into ISEM-P. The results of the four 'scenario problems' simulation runs were analysed and compared to the baseline situation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 1980
Accession Number
ADA217774

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