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A History Of Teacher-Support Roles, David R. Leo-Nyquist Oct 1991

A History Of Teacher-Support Roles, David R. Leo-Nyquist

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Reality Monitoring And Schizophrenia., Richard Gammon Whitten Oct 1991

Reality Monitoring And Schizophrenia., Richard Gammon Whitten

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Reality monitoring is a postulated cognitive process by which memories for sensation-based or "real" events are differentiated from memories for thoughts or imagination-based events. Past research indicates that when there is uncertainty about the source of memories (whether sensation or imagination), normal male adults are biased and tend to report an imaginal origin ("I must have thought it."). In contrast, male subjects diagnosed with schizophrenia who also exhibit psychotic speech or thought disorder, reportedly are biased toward reporting a sensation-based origin for uncertain memories ("I must have said it."). In order to further explore the relationship between different kinds of …

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The Development Of An Instrument To Measure The Theoretical Parameters Of Charisma Within Organizations, Daniel K. Hicks Sep 1991

The Development Of An Instrument To Measure The Theoretical Parameters Of Charisma Within Organizations, Daniel K. Hicks

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This study set out to identify the parameters in the existing leadership theories that lead to the attribution of charisma in organizational leaders. Once these parameters were identified, the goal was to develop and validate the means to measure the parameters. Organizational scientists began to wrestle with the operation of charismatic authority within organizations in 1961. A review of the literature uncovered eight theories that describe the operation of charisma with organizations. From these eight theories, 37 distinct behaviors or qualities were extracted. Each of these was theorized to lead to the attribution of charisma either singly or in combination …

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Effect Of Work Attitudes On Performance Within Tac Base Supply Organizations, Stephen J. Eichenbrenner Sep 1991

Effect Of Work Attitudes On Performance Within Tac Base Supply Organizations, Stephen J. Eichenbrenner

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of work attitudes and rewards on the performance of TAC base level Supply personnel. The research used a survey instrument to examine a cross section of all enlisted employees assigned to various positions within TAC Supply. The research had four major objectives: (1) test three causal hypotheses through path analysis to determine if the research results supported or disconfirmed each of them; (2) determine if individuals functioning in customer service positions are significantly different than those who are not supporting customers; (3) identify opportunities available to Supply managers for improving …

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An Experimental Study In The Use Of Computer-Based Instruction To Teach Automated Spreadsheet Functions, Russell A. Greene Sep 1991

An Experimental Study In The Use Of Computer-Based Instruction To Teach Automated Spreadsheet Functions, Russell A. Greene

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Educational institutions at all levels are increasingly examining the advantages of computer-based instruction (CBI) to augment or replace conventional classroom learning environments. This research measures the effectiveness and efficiency of a CBI program in relation to the same course content delivered in a conventional classroom mode of an undergraduate course that teaches students the basic concepts and techniques of automated (electronic) spreadsheets. A CBI program was created to mirror the in-class instructional material of the course. The performance of the students who took the course by CBI was compared to the performance of the students who took the course in …

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Oversight Of And Within The Department Of Defense: Is It Becoming Counterproductive?, Thaddeus G. Knue Sep 1991

Oversight Of And Within The Department Of Defense: Is It Becoming Counterproductive?, Thaddeus G. Knue

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Oversight of and within the Department of Defense (DoD) has become so intense and detailed that the perception of senior DoD personnel is that oversight is now detracting from the ability of system program offices (SPO) to focus on fielding new weapon systems which achieve the government's requirements of performance, schedule, and cost. This study researched this assertion by exploring oversight and control of and within the DoD, and specifically through a single unique case study of the C-17 SPO. The three sources utilized in gathering and analyzing data were archival records, interviews, and documents. Data gathered indicated oversight has …

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A Policy Analysis Of Using Unit Costs As A Means Of Performance Measurement In The Air Force Science And Technology Program, Michael P. Avery Sep 1991

A Policy Analysis Of Using Unit Costs As A Means Of Performance Measurement In The Air Force Science And Technology Program, Michael P. Avery

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This study investigates the possible use of unit costs as a means of performance measurement in the Air Force Science and Technology (S and T) program. Using a policy analysis methodology, the author breaks the analysis into four phases. The first phase called understanding the problem and incorporates the theory of management control systems, budgets, resource management systems, and identifies what the S and T program encompasses. The second phase is called developing policy options and identifies three distinctly different policies that satisfy the need for getting performance information into the hands of decision-makers. The third phase is called determining …

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An Analysis Of Total Quality Management In Aeronautical Systems Division, Mark D. Caudle Sep 1991

An Analysis Of Total Quality Management In Aeronautical Systems Division, Mark D. Caudle

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This study investigated the major schools of thought on various aspects of quality management and quality improvement. Areas covered included definitions of waste and quality, views on the cost of quality, tools and techniques used for quality improvement, and management philosophies and frameworks for continuous improvement. In addition, this study analyzed the structure and training content of the current Total Quality Management program at Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD). Pre- and post-test surveys on employee attitudes toward organizational effective were analyzed from the Advanced Cruise Missile System Program Office (SPO), the F-15 SPO, and the ASD Deputy Chief of Staff for …

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An Analysis Of Air Force Management Career Development Based On Timing Of Skills Needs And Effectiveness Of Development Methods, Sebastiano Deliso Sep 1991

An Analysis Of Air Force Management Career Development Based On Timing Of Skills Needs And Effectiveness Of Development Methods, Sebastiano Deliso

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The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between the perceived importance of management skills and management level; also to assess the most effective means of developing each of those management skills. Data collection involved a two step process. First, a literature search was conducted to compile a list of common management skills and development methods. Second, from this knowledge a survey instrument was created and distributed. Data analysis included three basic methodologies: (1) non-parametric statistics, (2) frequency distribution analysis, and (3) qualitative analysis. The results indicate a high degree of association between perceived skills importance and management …

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Leadership Self-Efficacy: Measuring The Effects Of Leadership Training At Squadron Officer School, Gilbert W. Jennings Sep 1991

Leadership Self-Efficacy: Measuring The Effects Of Leadership Training At Squadron Officer School, Gilbert W. Jennings

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This study used a measure of change in perceived self-efficacy as a method for evaluating the effectiveness of the leadership training conducted at the Air Force's Squadron Officer School (SOS), Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. A self-assessment survey was developed to measure the change in perceived self- efficacy related to leadership behaviors of the students when they compare themselves to their idea of an ideal leader/manager. Dr. Gary A Yukl's (1989) taxonomy of leadership skills was used as the leadership model in the development of the survey instrument. A statistical analysis was done to determine which of Yukl's skills showed …

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Improved Decision Making Through Group Composition, William E. Page Iii Sep 1991

Improved Decision Making Through Group Composition, William E. Page Iii

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This experimental study attempted to prove that teams formed with dissimilar personality types would have better decision making than teams which were not formed by dissimilar types. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, based on Jung's Theory of Psychological Type, was used to determine the subject's personality type preferences. Subjects' perceptions of team processes were also investigated. The sample population consisted of military officers and civil servants who attended the Advanced Program Management course at the Air Force Institute of Technology. Decision making effectiveness was determined from team performance on the Time-by-Event-by-Member-Pattern-Observation system (TEMPO). The design for this research consisted of comparing …

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Evaluation Of Corrective Action Team (Cat) Leader Training In Aeronautical Systems Division, Kirk J. Streitmater Sep 1991

Evaluation Of Corrective Action Team (Cat) Leader Training In Aeronautical Systems Division, Kirk J. Streitmater

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This study evaluated corrective action team (CAT) leader training, a team dynamics and group problem solving course provided by an Air Force product division. A pre/post knowledge test, using developed behavioral objectives, was administered to 61 participants as part of an internal evaluation while 373 past participants were provided a questionnaire for a field evaluation. Results from the internal evaluation indicated that students learned the majority of training material presented in the course. Self-efficacy increased in most cases showing an improved self-perception regarding the ability to perform training related tasks. Predictors for a pre-test score model were identified, but overall …

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The Advanced Tactical Fighter Early, Structured, And Continuous User- Interface Process: A System Program Office/User Team-Building Concept, Robert K. Barry Sep 1991

The Advanced Tactical Fighter Early, Structured, And Continuous User- Interface Process: A System Program Office/User Team-Building Concept, Robert K. Barry

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The objective of this study was to develop an acquisition management tool that would improve the working relationship between the System Program Office (SPO) and the User during the Demonstration and Validation phase. It accomplished this by documented the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) Early, Structured, and Continuous (ESC) user-interface process in a draft handbook. This handbook was also developed to support a continuing Command-wide effort to improve the acquisition process. The study found that the ATF ESC process was also developed in response to senior Air Force management guidance, lessons learned, and ATF SPO management direction. The ATF ESC process …

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An Analysis Of The Benefits Of Operational Experience Acquired By Air Force Systems Command (Afsc) Officers Through The Broadening Experience Tour (Best) Program, Andrew A. Abraham Sep 1991

An Analysis Of The Benefits Of Operational Experience Acquired By Air Force Systems Command (Afsc) Officers Through The Broadening Experience Tour (Best) Program, Andrew A. Abraham

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This research effort was conducted to study the effects that operational experience acquired through the Broadening Experience Tour (BEST) program has on the ability of scientific and development engineering (S and DE) officers to develop useful operator-oriented systems. A review of the related literature revealed that although the Air Force encourages S and DE officers to acquire operational experience, there is no empirical evidence of the reported benefits of this experience. A cross sectional study was undertaken to measure the difference in self reported competency between samples of S and DE officers with and without operational experience. A survey was …

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An Investigation Of Certain U.S. Government 'Lessons Learned' Processes And Their Application To Usaf Research, Development, And Acquisition Project Managers, Mark W. Mcnabb Sep 1991

An Investigation Of Certain U.S. Government 'Lessons Learned' Processes And Their Application To Usaf Research, Development, And Acquisition Project Managers, Mark W. Mcnabb

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This study investigated the types of processes used by certain U.S. government agencies to provide 'lessons learned' that could be used by USAF research, development and acquisition project managers. Areas of interest include the types of agencies that could provide 'lessons learned;' the sources, methods, and techniques these agencies use to process (acquire, maintain, and disseminate) management information such as lessons learned; and the measurement criteria the agencies use to evaluate the effectiveness of these processes. A general literature search helped to identify eleven candidate agencies; eight were chosen for full investigation. A survey of each sample agency was conducted. …

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Selection Of A Development Methodology For The Acquisition Of Command, Control And Communication Systems, Martin W. Wituszynski Sep 1991

Selection Of A Development Methodology For The Acquisition Of Command, Control And Communication Systems, Martin W. Wituszynski

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This study investigated command and control projects to see if certain program characteristics help determine the appropriate development methodology. A literature search revealed no previous research in this area; but did identify at least two possible development methodologies, and some suggestions for key characteristics. Four case studies were conducted to study the effects of certain characteristics on the success of the development methodology employed; either conventional or incremental. Requirements definition, availability of a previous system, system complexity, number of subsystems, development experience, user involvement, and funding all appear to impact the appropriateness of the two methodologies investigated.

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Establishing A Department Of Defense Program Management Body Of Knowledge, Gregory D. Best, Korina L. Kobylarz Sep 1991

Establishing A Department Of Defense Program Management Body Of Knowledge, Gregory D. Best, Korina L. Kobylarz

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This research project developed a common body of knowledge for the field of acquisition program management in the Department of Defense (DoD)., The Defense Program Management Body of Knowledge (DBOK) is a compilation of all knowledge areas that a program manager must know understand to be effective. Three methods were used to develop a hypothetical model DBOK: (1) an exhaustive review of project management literature, (2) curricula review of DoD acquisition management educational institutions, and (3) expert review. The hypothetical model was validated with a survey administered by the Project Management Institute to all directors and deputy directors of Major …

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An Examination Of The Perceived Importance Of Technical Competence In Acquisition Project Management, Charles R. Baumgardner Sep 1991

An Examination Of The Perceived Importance Of Technical Competence In Acquisition Project Management, Charles R. Baumgardner

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This research examined the importance Air Force acquisition project managers attribute to technical competence, and several individual and situational factors which might affect their perceptions of the importance of technical competence: extent of acquisition experience, degree of technical academic training, level of project technology, caliber of technical project team, and acquisition phase. A review of the literature revealed that previous studies of project and program managers suffered from several limitations with regard to a direct examination of the importance of technical competence. No single study has empirically supported a clear determination on the importance of this attribute to project managers. …

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Application Of Just-In-Time Production Methods In The Defense Industrial Base, Dominic J. Cirello Sep 1991

Application Of Just-In-Time Production Methods In The Defense Industrial Base, Dominic J. Cirello

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This study investigated the motivation for defense industrial base contractors to switch to Just-In-Time (JIT) production. Areas of interest included the original motivation for the contractor to change to JIT, how they implemented the change, which JIT methods they used, and what benefits they received from switching to JIT. A review of the current literature on the subject of JIT revealed that JIT is a philosophy of production based on inventory reduction, process improvement, and elimination of waste. This philosophy can be supported through the use of a number of different methods, and reductions in both cost and cycle time …

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An Analysis Of Factors Affecting The Electronic Delivery Of Contractor Data, Kenneth J. Farkas Sep 1991

An Analysis Of Factors Affecting The Electronic Delivery Of Contractor Data, Kenneth J. Farkas

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This research was performed to explore the extent that electronic delivery of data is being used within the Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) and the Human System Division (HSD). Surveys were administered to acquisition personnel at ASD and HSD to determine the data management and computer training that they have received, the computer resources available to them and whether or not these individuals are working on programs that require the electronic delivery of data. Additionally, a telephone interview was conducted with the points of contact for 109 contracts awarded within ASD from Oct 89 to May 91 to determine electronic data …

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An Analysis Of Fixed Wing Tactical Airlifter Characteristics Using An Intra-Theater Airlift Computer Model, Paul Pappas Sep 1991

An Analysis Of Fixed Wing Tactical Airlifter Characteristics Using An Intra-Theater Airlift Computer Model, Paul Pappas

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This study used computer simulation to identify which tactical airlifter characteristics most significantly affected tactical airlift capability in a given scenario. The Generalized Air Mobility model was used to simulate a tactical airlift system. Aircraft characteristics within the model were grouped into six variables. A 2(6) two level full factorial experimental design was used to assess the effect of changes in aircraft characteristics on the effectiveness of the tactical airlift system. Yates algorithm was used to identify significant terms based upon the results of the factorial experiment. These significant terms were used to develop a parsimonious regression model that represented …

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Education Necessary For Air Force Software Managers To Use The Ada Programming Language And Software Engineering Effectively, James W. Worley Jr. Sep 1991

Education Necessary For Air Force Software Managers To Use The Ada Programming Language And Software Engineering Effectively, James W. Worley Jr.

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This research investigated the perceived Ada and software engineering education needs of software managers throughout the Air Force and provided recommendations to Air Staff for developing the education. Since the Department of Defense mandated all DOD agencies use the Ada programming language for software development, the education of the personnel who have to support the policy has lagged behind the implementation Ada is not a simple language to use and is only fully effective if used with sound software engineering principles. A survey was given to Air Force mid-level personnel who manage software in some capacity. Of the software personnel …

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Estimating Potential Cost Growth Of The Most Probable Cost Estimate, Pamela J. Singleton Sep 1991

Estimating Potential Cost Growth Of The Most Probable Cost Estimate, Pamela J. Singleton

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In today's environment of reduced funding it is imperative that an effective method of assessing likely cost growth be available early in the acquisition life cycle, and especially during the source selection process. This research sought to identify a method for predicting the range of cost growth around the most probable cost estimate generated during the source selection process. With the assistance of the Research and Cost Division of Aeronautical Systems Division, three factors were identified to be major contributors to cost growth for ASD programs; technical risk, configuration stability, and schedule risk. The data base consisted of 16 programs …

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An Investigation Of The Air Force Risk Model, Thomas R. O'Hara Sep 1991

An Investigation Of The Air Force Risk Model, Thomas R. O'Hara

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This study develops a dependent component cost risk model validation methodology and applies it to the Air Force Risk Model. The validation process consists of ensuring that logically consistent input parameters are acted on properly by the cost risk methodology. users of all dependent component risk models must be concerned with logically consistent input parameters. Two criteria define logical consistency. The first is the correlation matrix consistency and the second is the consistency between pairs of cost distributions. Three validation criteria are defined and used to validate a cost risk model. The first criterion is that the process must maintain …

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Changes In U.S.-International Arms Trade Practices, Rustam S. Karmali Sep 1991

Changes In U.S.-International Arms Trade Practices, Rustam S. Karmali

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This study sought to highlight the evolution of certain trade practices in U.S.-international arms trade. Limited to the eighties, the study divided the decade into two halves: 1980-84 and 1985-89. For each of the nine trade practices considered, period profiles for the two halves were developed and subsequently compared. The population consisted of the eighteen largest (by dollar value) sales of the decade. They included Air Force, Navy and Army systems. Some programs were FMS programs while others were cooperative or direct commercial sales. The following results were noted: The second half of the decade witnessed some diversification in the …

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An Analysis Of The Price Analyst's Role In The Source Selection Process, Rita Lindsey Sep 1991

An Analysis Of The Price Analyst's Role In The Source Selection Process, Rita Lindsey

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This research was conducted to determine if the price analyst's role in the source selection process results in the receipt of efficient contractor proposals and evaluation. The research was limited to the operational level of procurement. A literature review was performed on the evaluation factors used in the source selection process and the role of the price analyst. Interviews were conducted with contracting officers and price analysts experienced in conducting source selections. The research revealed a gap exists between the role of the price analyst as described in the literature and the role described by the field. The price analyst's …

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Identifying Federal Contracting Policy Changes To Improve Government Acquisition Of Commercial Space-Launch Capacity, Bryan S. Moon Sep 1991

Identifying Federal Contracting Policy Changes To Improve Government Acquisition Of Commercial Space-Launch Capacity, Bryan S. Moon

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The study dealt with expressed congressional intent to promote the commercial space-launch industry and defense management emphasis on government use of commercial contracting methods for the purchase of commercial products. The research problem was to determine what contracting policy changes implementing commercial-like practices would benefit the commercial space-launch industry and federal space-launch acquisition. Commercial-like contracting practices include removal of statutory and regulatory barriers to contracting with the government. To accomplish this, the most significant contractual barriers experienced by the industry in doing business with the government were identified. The study hypothesized possible relationships among barriers, acquisition cost variables, industry well-being …

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Cultural Dimensions Of International Business, Anthony L. Amadeo Sep 1991

Cultural Dimensions Of International Business, Anthony L. Amadeo

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The purpose of this study was to identify cultural factors which impede international business in private and public programs, and emphasize the effects of these cultural factors in the international environment. The study emphasized the areas of international program management and negotiations. The study was designed to be an informative guide which program management and contracting professionals could use to increase awareness concerning cultural differences and the barriers presented by them. The study also identified lessons learned to effectively deal with these cultural barriers.

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An Expert System Job Aid For Users Of The Automated Scheduling Module, Kevin A. Gore Sep 1991

An Expert System Job Aid For Users Of The Automated Scheduling Module, Kevin A. Gore

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This research developed an Expert System for novice aircraft maintenance schedulers (AFSC: 392XX) with little experience using the Automated Scheduling Module (ASM). First, an in-depth literature review was completed. Next, personal interviews were conducted with an ASM expert and other 392XX personnel. Prototypes using VP-Expert and KnowledgePro shells were created. The knowledgePro shell was selected to create the ASM Job Aid, combining the knowledge of the expert and AFM 66-279. The program was verified, validated, and favorably reviewed by 392XX personnel. Recommendations include: The Air Force Logistics Management Center (AFLMC) examine the ASM Job AId and develop a Performance Support …

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War Reserve Materiel Prepositioning Its History, Its Significance, And Its Future, Jack E. King Jr. Sep 1991

War Reserve Materiel Prepositioning Its History, Its Significance, And Its Future, Jack E. King Jr.

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This study puts USAF War Reserve Materiel (WRM) into perspective. Its purpose is to serve as an introduction for those who wish to further their knowledge of USAF WRM prepositioning. To fully understand the relevant issues concerning the placement of critical European WRM stockpiles, several areas of research are encompassed in this review. An historical analysis of US military logistics is provided. Then, an overview of current, world-wide events taking shape around the world, with particular emphasis given to their effects on US decision-making strategies, is accompanied by a synopsis of both US and Soviet military doctrine.

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