Consolidating AMC's Contingency Response Capabilities: A Delphi Study

Abstract

This research examined the proposed divestiture of the Contingency Response Wing (CRW) and the resultant consolidation of Air Mobility Command s (AMC) Contingency Response Groups (CRGs) into either an Air Mobility Wing (AMW), the Air Reserve Component (ARC), or an Air Mobility Operations Wing (AMOW). The research used a Delphi Study of 15 Contingency Response (CR) experts. These CR experts consisted of current and former commanders at the squadron and group level. The panel provided knowledge and insight into the possible advantages and disadvantages of these potential organizational changes. This study concluded that the current construct of the CRW is the most effective organizational structure for the CRGs; however, a very clear alternative exists in the potential consolidation of the CRGs into an AMW. This organizational structure could potentially reduce the effectiveness of CR units; however, efficiencies could be gained in several key areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 2015
Accession Number
ADA619574

Entities

People

  • Brad P. Bowyer

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Air Mobility Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Demography
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Information Science
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics
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  • United States
  • United States Transportation Command

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).