Active Associate Units: Benefits and Drawbacks
Abstract
This study used the Delphi method with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify the benefits and drawbacks of Active Associate Units (AAU). From these lists the SMEs rated their level of agreement in three areas to determine where a consensus of opinion existed. The three areas of interest were as follows: (1) which are believed to be most important for Air Mobility Command (AMC) to track for best practices, lessons learned, and trends; (2) which ones impact the capability of AMC; and (3) which are most appropriate for a comparison of Air Mobility Command Active Associate Units and strictly Active Duty Units. The general findings showed a consensus of agreement toward the list of benefits initially provided by the individual Delphi members and a trend that the provided drawbacks were more individually perceived and therefore did not achieve the same level of positive consensus as the benefits. This research has consolidated corporate knowledge and highlighted areas where AAUs are meeting expectations. The author incorporated numerical ratings of the data, Delphi participant comments, and personal conversations and experience to conclude the five most important benefits and drawbacks for AMC to consider as they look to develop metrics and determine effective ways to evaluate AAUs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA526650
Entities
People
- Travis D. Sjostedt
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology