Duty Passenger Travel: Education and Analysis
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine this question: How can the DoD efficiently manage its organic air passenger capability, yet simultaneously maintain its partnership with the commercial airlines? The issue bears examination because millions of tax dollars are spent annually on air transportation for duty passengers. The management process for moving duty passengers must simultaneously support three goals: (1) military readiness, (2) national airlift policies governing civilian carriers, and (3) reduced costs to the taxpayer. The paper identifies areas where this balancing act fails, and offers suggestions for improvement which will help to benefit individual travelers and will reduce redundant systemic costs without sacrificing readiness. Because the paper also provides a survey of all the methods available for moving duty passengers by air, it serves as an educational tool for commanders, as well. Because no previous literature on the subject exists, research centered on primary documents and interviews with critical managers of the process. As background information, the paper discusses funding systems, the National Airlift Policy, and the CRAF. It also describes in detail the options available for moving duty passengers by air. Finally, the paper conducts a case study of the Category B program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA354259
Entities
People
- Christopher A. Pike
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology