Download or read book Active reserve Cost Methodology written by Michael G. Shanley and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the programming and budgeting phases of the federal budgeting process, military analysts are sometimes asked to evaluate the cost consequences of changing the mix of active and reserve units in the total force. To solve some of the chronic problems that can impede these analyses -- vaguely defined proposed changes, difficult-to-obtain cost factors, insufficient time, and lack of agreement on methods -- RAND developed a systematic structured framework. The framework is designed to assist in (1) translating force-mix proposals into fully specified cost problems, (2) calculating the full spectrum of costs implied by that specification, and (3) presenting the cost results in the context of changes in military capability. This report employs three case studies -- the Air Force C-5 case, the Navy FF-1052 case, and the Army AH-64 case -- to demonstrate the use of the framework. The report concludes that this active/reserve cost methodology will perform effectively in a variety of contexts.
Download or read book Estimating the Costs of Changes in the Active Reserve Balance written by Glenn A. Gotz and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management of the total military force requires a determination of the proper role of the Selected Reserve. Both the executive and legislative branches of the government have increasingly looked to an expansion of the reserves as a potentially cost-effective way of maintaining the capability requirements of the total force. This trend has created the need for a cost methodology capable of supporting active/reserve force-mix decisions. This report presents a methodology for assessing the cost consequences of changing the mix of active and reserve units in the total force. The authors argue that the key to the usefulness of active/reserve force structure cost studies lies in a proper specification of the problem. Toward that end, they developed a structured accounting methodology for identifying and costing the resource, activity, and mission consequences of force structure change.
Download or read book Unit Cost Analysis written by John Frederic Schank and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1986 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents a consistent and complete methodology for comparing annual operating and support costs of active and reserve units within and across all components of the force. Existing service models and data were modified or manipulated to create active and reserve annual cost models and cost factors. The report describes the general approach and uses service-specific case studies to demonstrate methods and cost factor derivations. Case studies include: Air Force F-4D and C-130E squadrons; Army mechanized infantry, tank, field artillery, and combat engineering battalions; and Navy F-4S squadrons and FF1052 frigates. Results, given in FY 1983 dollars, show wide variances in annual active and reserve unit costs across units and services, emphasizing the need for a case-by-case approach to unit costing. Technical appendixes present the detailed descriptions of cost factor derivations and data sources. A companion document, R-3210/1-RA, provides a summary of this report in executive briefing format.
Download or read book Assessing the Structure and Mix of Future Active and Reserve Forces written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report, part of the congressionally mandated active/reserve assessment study, explains and illustrates the methods, assumptions, and data that RAND used to estimate the costs of alternative force mixes and structures for the Army and the Air Force. The costing task assisted in designing the alternatives, which were sized to meet two possible targets for long-run annual recurring costs, one similar to the existing defense Base Force program and the other consistent with recent proposals to reduce defense spending further. During the study's evaluation phase, the costing task examined the near-term cost of achieving each alternative.
Download or read book Cost Element Handbook for Estimating Active and Reserve Costs written by John Frederic Schank and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1990 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides a reference handbook for cost analysts interested in estimating the various elements of costs associated with changes to the active and reserve force structure. It supports R-3748, which provides a methodology for assessing the cost consequences of changes in the active/reserve force mix.
Download or read book Cost Analysis of Reserve Force Change written by John Frederic Schank and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1987 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report describes a methodology for estimating the non-recruiting costs of Reserve component changes in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy and draws inferences about the factors that affect non-recurring unit costs. The report also addresses other cost effects associated with unit charges, including changes in annual recurring costs and indirect or force-wide costs. Construction, support equipment, and aircrew training costs account for the majority of the non-recurring costs in the various case studies. The findings suggest that non-recurring costs can be reduced if (1) the basing location has existing facilities; (2) prior-service aircrew personnel with experience in the new weapon system can be recruited; and (3) the Reserve unit is located on an Active base that has excess capacity and can share in various logistic-support assets. Keywords: Military reserves; Air Force personnel; Military force levels. (Author).
Download or read book The Air Reserve Forces in the Total Force Volume II Cost Analysis and Methodology written by A. A. Barbour and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 1974, Rand began a study of total force options at the request of the Director of Plans, DCS/Plans and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. The study was to 'evaluate varying active/reserve force mixes in terms of total costs, capabilities, and responsiveness to and availability for peacetime/wartime requirements.' A research program was designed with the following objectives: (1) To compare the costs and relative capabilities of active and reserve flying units and their supporting elements; (2) To examine organizational and managerial improvements and innovations applicable to total force integration; and (3) To develop a planning methodology for evaluating alternative active/reserve mixes and policies. The present report focuses on cost aspects of the study.
Download or read book Unit Cost Analysis Annual Recurring Operating and Support Cost Methodology written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents a consistent and complete methodology for comparing annual operating and support costs of active and reserve units within and across all components of the force. Existing service models and data were modified or manipulated to create active and reserve annual cost models and cost factors. The report describes the general approach and uses service specific case studies to demonstrate methods and cost factor derivations. Case studies include: Air Force F-4D and C-130E squadrons; Army mechanized infantry, tank, field artillery, and combat engineering batalions; and Navy F-4S squadrons and FF1052 frigates. Results, given in FY 1983 dollars, show wide variances in difference in annual active and reserve unit costs across units and services emphasizing the need for a case by case approach to unit costing. Technical appendices present the detailed descriptions of cost factor derivations and data sources. (Author).
Download or read book Active Reserve Force Cost Model written by Shaun K. McGee and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Costs of Flying Units in Air Force Active and Reserve Components written by Albert A. Robbert and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2013 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relative costs of operating and supporting Air Force active- and reserve-component units are an important consideration in programming the mix of forces for various missions. Unfortunately, there are no generally accepted or well-documented methodologies for compiling the costs and output measures to be included in these comparisons. This report describes the development of one such methodology and applies it to an exploration of force mix alternatives in several weapon systems. Using data from the Air Force Total Ownership Cost decision support system from fiscal years 2006 through 2010, the author estimates the cost of operating the C-130 tactical airlifter, KC-135 aerial refueler, and F-16 multirole fighter fleets in Air Force active and reserve components. The author highlights the ways in which cost considerations favor the active and reserve components differently and discusses how this can help determine a cost-minimizing active/reserve mix.
Download or read book Cost Element Handbook for Estimating Active and Reserve Costs written by John Frederic Schank and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1990 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides a reference handbook for cost analysts interested in estimating the various elements of costs associated with changes to the active and reserve force structure. It supports R-3748, which provides a methodology for assessing the cost consequences of changes in the active/reserve force mix.
Download or read book Reserve Force Cost Research written by John Frederic Schank and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This paper was originally presented at a workshop on Naval Reserve Manpower, Personnel, and Training Research at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, June 25-27, 1986. It summarizes the results of a previous RAND analysis of the annual operating costs of both Active and Reserve units, describes current work on non-recurring costs associated with changes to the Reserve Force structure, and outlines possible areas for future cost research."--Rand abstracts.
Download or read book Marine Corps Reserve Administrative Management Manual MCRAMM written by United States. Marine Corps and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Assessing the Structure and Mix of Future Active and Reserve Forces written by Rand Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reserve Participation and Cost Under a New Approach to Reserve Compensation written by Michael G. Mattock and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents officer and enlisted retention and cost effects by branch of service for variants of a new approach to reserve compensation proposed by the 11th QRMC. The QRMC approach offers reservists daily basic pay and allowances equal to those for active components and retirement eligibility after 30 years of service. The new approach is viable, enhances force management, costs less, but requires supplemental pay to sustain reserve force size.
Download or read book Unit Cost Analysis written by John Frederic Schank and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Structuring U S Forces After the Cold War Costs and Effects of Increased Reliance on the Reserves written by Lane Pierrot and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How ready for war do U.S. military forces need to be during peacetime? This question has special importance in the austere budget climate facing the nation, since maintaining a high level of readiness can be expensive. The appropriate answer may also have changed in recent years because of significant reductions in the threats to U.S. security. The Congress has expressed particular interest in one important factor in determining military readiness: the portions of forces serving on active duty and in the part-time reserve. In recent years, the Congress has mandated increased reliance on existing types of reserves and has also called for experimenting with new types of reserve units. This study, requested by the Committee on the Budget of the United States Senate, analyzes the cost and effects of various mixes of active and reserve forces, including both existing types and new ones. The study does not, however, attempt to select one appropriate mix of active and reserve forces. This approach is in keeping with the mandate of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide objective analysis without making recommendations.
