An Empirical Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Logistics Readiness Squadron Concept

Abstract

The research in this paper attempts to determine the effectiveness of the Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) and its effect on Air Force aircraft availability. It examines Unit Compliance Inspections (UCI) results and Not Mission Capable for Supply (NMCS) rates gathered from 1998 till 2011. The data generates a trend before and after the implementation of the LRS. The results are analyzed to determine the positive, negative, or neutral trend. There are many factors that determine LRS effectiveness and have impact on aircraft availability. Based on the analysis of the UCI data the effectiveness of the LRS is neutral. Based on NMCS data the LRS is effective. In comparison to the supply squadron, transportation squadron, and logistics plans section of the pre Chief-of-Staff Logistics Review (CLR) era, the LRS is neither a positive nor a negative evolution for Air Force logistics. Given time to mature in an era with a lower LRO deployment rates the LRS has the potential to demonstrate a positive inspection rate trend and continue to benefit the Air Force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 2012
Accession Number
ADA566078

Entities

People

  • Christopher L. Carmichael

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Aircraft
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Availability
  • Data Analysis
  • Deployment
  • Iraqi-War
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Supply Chain
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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