Some Analytical Thoughts on One Answer to the Armed Services Training Manpower Crunch - Training by Contractors,
Abstract
This paper offers analysis suggesting one answer to this serious training manpower problem--more training performed by contractors. Training by contractors is certainly not new but it has been largely utilized in the past for limited, highly specialized, often one-time, training efforts associated with the introduction of new weapon systems. A broader-scaled contractor training effort might offer better training continuity, more professional staffing, ways to meet capital investment costs involving new sophisticated computer-based training equipment, and yet produce a quality trained technician in a cost effective and expeditious manner. A pertinent, limited case study provides illumination in this area. The paper also addresses the disadvantages and problems, such as inflated costs, associated with a contractor developed and run training program and suggests contractor responsibilities in this regard. The anticipated manpower crisis demands a search for solutions. An increased training role for contractors might ease the armed services manpower crunch while reducing the expected industrial competition for some of the same manpower resources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000209
Entities
People
- Jack Ballard
Organizations
- Martin Marietta