Design Considerations for the Enlisted Personnel Allocation System (EPAS) in its Interface with the Army Recruit Quota System (REQUEST)

Abstract

The objective of this study is to develop an overall concept of how EPAS optimal guidance would interface with the Army Recruit Quota System (REQUEST) and certain USAREC recruiting management control procedures. We describe how REQUEST works, i.e. determining the applicant's dates of availability, identifying and ordering the MOS and corresponding class start dates from which the applicant can choose. We also describe how EPAS optimal guidance (EOG) is produced from the solution of the aggregate allocation model, and how an ordered list of MOS class start dates is developed for a specific applicant. We then develop a concept of how the two ordered lists might be merged, guided by the principle of "do not affect" the steps followed by guidance counselors in their interactions with applicants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA339043

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  • Peter M. Greenston
  • Peter Mcwhite

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  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Basic Training
  • Business Administration
  • Classification
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Guidance
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Models
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personal Computers
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Social Sciences
  • Training
  • United States

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