Exploring the Use of Microworld Models to Train Army Logistics Management Skills
Abstract
The Army faces new challenges in training its logistics managers. As the Army evolves into a force-projection Army, the design and management of large-scale logistics systems assume increasing importance. However, these skills are difficult to train, because large deployments occur infrequently and thus opportunities to design and manage systems also occur infrequently. Furthermore, most of the people who work in high-level logistics management organizations are in the Army Reserve, and they train and practice their skills part time. Also, reserve units tend to be spread across large geographic areas, which makes it difficult to regularly train complete units at one time. Finally, the reserves experience considerable turnover in personnel, which poses a formidable challenge to maintaining continuity and creates a constant demand to train new members. The Army's ongoing revision of its logistics doctrine exacerbates these challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391767
Entities
People
- Dina G. Levy
- Emile Ettedgui
- John R. Bondanella
- Matthew W. Lewis
- Michael Baisden
Organizations
- RAND Corporation