Perceptions of Acquisition Program Management (27XX) Officers on Aeronautical Ratings and Career Development

Abstract

This study had the research objective of determining whether the Acquisition Management officer, Duty Air Force Speciality Code (DAFSC) 27XX, perceived that an Aeronautical Rating had a positive influence on career progression to program director (DAFSC 0029) positions. This study examined the perceptions of forty Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), School of Systems and Logistics, graduate students, who entered their respective programs with 27XX DAFSCs, to determine if certain perceptions were prevalent. Data analysis of the information obtained from the survey administered to the students indicates that those responding to the survey perceive that an aeronautical rating has an impact on career progression to program director positions. However, the data is inconclusive in determining whether these perceptions are held throughout Air Force Systems Command (AFSC). The study recommends that further research be conducted to ascertain the perceptions of the 27XXs within AFSC. Thesis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230595

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Streeter Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Literature Surveys
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Professional Development
  • Program Management
  • Students
  • Systems Management
  • Training

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  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.