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An Exploratory Analysis Of The Responsiveness Capability Of The Air Expeditionary Wing (Aew) Concept, Robert L. Charlesworth
An Exploratory Analysis Of The Responsiveness Capability Of The Air Expeditionary Wing (Aew) Concept, Robert L. Charlesworth
Theses and Dissertations
Seven AEF deployments have been accomplished in the Southwest Asia area of responsibility; none have met the Air Force's stringent 72 hour criterion. This exploratory study quantifies the responsiveness capability of the AEW concept. Based on a Monte Carlo simulation methodology this study concludes that the on call AEW at Mountain Home AFB does not have the capability to meet the 72 hour criterion. Additionally, this study examined the effect of three departures from the baseline model on responsiveness capability. These departures included: increasing airlift throughput capacity, incorporating limited airlift failure, and employing an air refueling scenario. The simulation models …
Effects Of Shiftwork On Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Personnel, Craig A. Campbell
Effects Of Shiftwork On Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Personnel, Craig A. Campbell
Theses and Dissertations
This study examined the effects of converting a large aircraft maintenance squadron from 8-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts. The squadron studied converted its 24- hour maintenance work force from three 8-hour work shifts to two 12-hour work shifts incrementally, with one section converting to 12-hour shifts in January, 1996, and the remaining section converting in July, 1996. Both sections remained on 12-hour shifts until September, 1997, when both sections converted back to a three shift 8-hour operation. Health and well being, on- and off-duty accident rates, day shift vs. night shift accident rates, and the effects of stress and fatigue …