Determining the Optimal C-130 Deployed Crew Ratio
Abstract
As the Air Force begins to face budget limitations, every program must be analyzed for efficiencies. AMC is in the process of trying to find such efficiencies to help mitigate cuts. By taking a fresh look at intratheater airlift requirements and historical data, AMC can justify its current C-130 manning or find that a new mix can both meet COCOM requirements and become more efficient. The research goal is to guide a discussion within AMC that will determine the optimal deployed crew. This will lead to further discussions on proper C-130 squadron manning and appropriate C-130 component makeup. The focus of this research is to find the optimal crew ratio for deployed C-130s from both a historic and forward looking perspective. The research contains quantitative analysis in the form of analyzing historical data, and has a qualitative component in the form of questionnaires of past deployed C-130 commanders and directors of operation. Additionally, a high UTE rate scenario is analyzed to aid in warding off a myopic decision based solely on history. All of this taken together yields a quant[79]itative decision tempered by less measurable factors to give a holistic view of crew ratio planning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA602807
Entities
People
- Kevin J. Campanile
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology