Simulation Utility Management System (SUMS): User's Manual

Abstract

This research project produced a multijob/force-level analysis model with supporting software. Incorporated in the Simulation Utility Management System (SUMS) are the abilities to: (a) determine optimal force structures given end strength, continuation rates, and an applicant pool; (b) allocate personnel within a dynamic multijob system; (c) assess the interdependencies among utility estimates in the multijob system; (d) investigate tradeoffs between single job and overall force-level utilities; and (e) perform sensitivity analyses of the effects of changes in enlistment standards and other personnel policies on single and total system utilities. SUMS provides the user with the capability to affect personnel programs such as: enlistment standards, job classification standards, promotion policies, and force-downsizing policies. These policies can be evaluated in terms of single and total system costs, values, and productive capacities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA270975

Entities

People

  • Brice M. Stone
  • Kathryn L. Turner
  • Larry T. Looper
  • Sheree K. Engquist

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Simulations
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Force Structure
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Performance Tests
  • Personnel Management
  • Radar
  • Recruiting
  • Warfare

Readers

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