Weapon System Optimization Model (SYSMOD) Demonstration User's Manual.
Abstract
The objective of this research was to illustrate the Weapon System Optimization Model (SYSMOD) concept and to show how it could be applied during the Concept Exploration phase of weapon system acquisition. SYSMOD is an Integrated system of existing and new manpower, personnel, and training models for use in the weapon system acquisition process. The SYSMOD model guides the user through the process of: (1) defining operation and support scenarios that will be used to simulate the maintenance of the proposed new weapon system; (2) running a simulation to determine whether the available manpower meets the imposed criteria for weapon system availability and cost; and, (3) conducting machine-to-machine, man-to-man tradeoffs that will drive subsequent simulations so that the user can determine a good, cost-effective mix of maintenance hardware and Manpower-Personnel-Training (MPT) resources. Using primarily notional weapon systems and Air Force Specialties (AFSs), the model demonstration helps explain the SYSMOD framework, helps users to elicit information needed to build the model and serves as an effective training tool to convey the concept, operation, and benefits of SYSMOD to potential users in the Air Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA293468
Entities
People
- David Bartenwerfer
- Robert C. Rue
- Sandra G. Rogers