Human Systems Integration Requirements for Air Force Acquisition Programs
Abstract
DoD policy requires that critical human factors such as personnel and training be addressed throughout the acquisition process to influence system designs and to identify resource constraints. Costs and operational effectiveness of new systems associated with resource constraints should be a major consideration at each acquisition milestone decision. Resources in support of new systems should be committed and programmed by Milestone II and Milestone III decisions, respectively. This report is our second and final report on human systems integration. The overall objective was to determine whether the Air Force's internal controls and procedures are adequate to ensure that manpower, personnel, and training requirements are planned effectively for operation and maintenance of new weapon systems. We also determined whether resources were committed or programmed for new personnel and training requirements. To accomplish the audit objectives, we focused on system acquisition programs that were in phases II and III. Program managers did not adequately address human systems integration during the acquisition process. Consequently, the Air Force may field mission-essential weapon systems without enough properly trained personnel for sustained operations in wartime.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 08, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA375099
Entities
People
- Charles E. Sanders
- Donald E. Reed
- James L. Koloshey
- Ronald L. Nickens
- Thomas F. Gimble
Organizations
- Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense