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An Analysis of Computer Network Functions for Wright-Patterson AFB medical Center

SEP 1984

Authors: J. W. Lamb; T. J. Waltman; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

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The complex and heterogenous nature of the hospital operations often posed a coordination and integration problem to computer system managers. This problem was further aggravated by the continued rising cost of operating and maintaining the information systems. Recent advancements in technology, however, helped to address these problems through the networking of computers. The use of a local area network (LAN) to link these systems opened up the potential for cost-effective ...

The Description of Large Systems

SEP 1984

Authors: K. Pitman; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LAB

In this paper, we discuss the problems associated with the description and manipulation of large systems when their sources are not maintained as single files. We show why and how tools that address these issues, such as Unix MAKE and Lisp Machine DEFSYSTEM, have evolved. Existing formalisms suffer from the problem that their syntax is not easily separable from their functionality. In programming languages, standard 'calling conventions' exist to insulate ...

The Development and Implementation of Facility System Safety Program at the Chemical Research and Development Center,

AUG 1984

Authors: T. E. Bower; G. E. Collins; T. S. Kartachak; CHEMICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

A systems approach to hazard identification, elimination and control has historically been applied primarily to the development of equipment. The Safety Office of the Chemical Research and Development Center (CRDC) has reviewed and evaluated the current facility safety posture to determine regulatory compliance and good engineering practices. To augment the effectiveness of facility design and construction review, a new systematic approach for early hazard identification, assessment, elimination and control for ...

Interim Scientific Report, Grant AFOSR-81-0122, 1 June 1983 - 31 May 1984,

20 JUL 1984

Authors: R. E. Barlow; CALIFORNIA UNIV BERKELEY OPERATIONS RESEARCH CENTER

The report summarizes research during this period supported by the grant. Topics covered include system reliability, determining sample size for life test experiments, data extractions procedures, and acceptance sampline procedures. Abstracts of papers written during this period are included. (Author)

The Specification of an Integrated Computer-Aided Ship Design Process in an Academic Environment

JUN 1984

Authors: B. W. Johnson; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE DEPT OF OCEAN ENGINEERING

The increased use of Computer-Aided Design tools in the area of Naval ship design has generated a need for ship design engineers who are thoroughly familiar with the capabilities, limitations and operation of these tools. As a major source of these design engineers, the need for such a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is established. The current Naval ship design process is discussed and the ...

Program Manager: The Journal of the Defense Systems Management College. Volume 13, Number 2, March-April 1984

APR 1984

Authors: R. W. Moore; DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COLL FORT BELVOIR VA

Abstract same as AD-A140 219.

A Study to Determine if the Critical Success Factor Concept is Viably Applicable for Use in Developing a Management Information System for Use in Nutrition Care Divisions

APR 84

113 pages

Authors: James L. Rousey Jr; ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (ARMY) FORT SAM HOUSTON TX HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATI ON

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This study used the critical success factor concept to develop a management information system for use in US Army hospitals Nutrition Care Divisions. A panel of Nutrition Care chiefs were given a series of questionaires to identify the critical success factors common to all Nutrition Care Divisions. Eight critical factors were identified. Each was converted to operational terms by identification of standards. The author concluded that the identification of critical ...

Evaluation of Automated Configuration Management Tools in Ada Programming Support Environments

MAR 1984

Authors: M. S. Orndorff; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

This investigation studied the task of configuration management of computer software systems. First, a detailed definition of configuration management from the perspectives of project management and project engineers was developed. This definition was used to conduct a requirements analysis of the support required in automated programming environments for the configuration management task. Based on these requirements, evaluation criteria were developed that were appropriate for the evaluation of configuration management tools ...

Logistical Support Considerations in the Design and Acquisition of Maintenance Training Simulators

MAR 1984

Authors: R. J. Carroll; D. L. Goodman; R. J. Hritz; L. W. Chiplock; T. R. Trump; APPLIED SCIENCE ASSOCIATES INC VALENCIA PA

Experience with maintenance training simulators has revealed a number of unanticipated logistical support problems. In some cases, the logistical support costs (i.e., the costs of operating, maintaining, and updating) incurred during the life cycle of the simulator have been greater than expected and sometimes have exceeded the initial acquisition cost of the device. Many of these costs were incurred because the personnel responsible for the acquisition of simulators were not ...

Configuration Management with the Ada (Trademark) Language System,

MAR 1984

Authors: R. M. Thall; SOFTECH INC WALTHAM MA

Three characteristics of large software projects and five basic configuration management capabilities are identified. The design of the Ada Language System (ALS) is then described in terms of these basic capabilities. The ALS is a computer programming support environment for Ada. (Author)

The Simulation of a Major Automated Information System (AIS) on a Microcomputer

MAR 1984

Authors: K. V. Lockett; M. E. O'Neil; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

The objective of this thesis is to determine if a mainframe computer Automated Information System can be simulated on a conventional microcomputer. To this end, the topical areas of software, hardware the simulation development lifecycle, and systems testing and evaluation are explored in-depth. The purpose of this in-depth subject area examination is to demonstrate the tradeoffs and decision points encountered in the systems management lifecycle. Recommendations based upon these tradeoffs ...

Analysis of Modern Analog and Digital Communication Channels from a Manager's Perspective

MAR 1984

Authors: J. A. Brouse Jr; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

This thesis presents the fundamental communication transmission principles which define the performance characteristics of the transmission channel. The subject matter is divided into three categories (1) antennas, (2) transmission lines, and (3)waveguides. The scope of the presentation is results oriented rather than the traditional theorem and proof approach. While the results are quantitative in nature, consideration of the underlying principles as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with each ...

Weight Characteristics of Future Spacecraft Thermal Management Systems

FEB 1984

Authors: J. W. Sheffield; MISSOURI UNIV-ROLLA DEPT OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

This report presents the results of an investigation on the weight characteristics of future spacecraft thermal management systems. The sensitivity of the thermal management system weight to the performance requirements of both evolutionary and revolutionary spacecraft missions has been studied. A numerical analysis modelling the transient heat flow through the thermal management system was performed. The performance parameters included the peak thermal load and the peak-to-average thermal load ratio. In ...

Reliability Growth Testing Effectiveness

JAN 1984

170 pages

Authors: P. R. MacDiarmid; S. F. Morris; ROME AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRIFFISS AFB NY

This report documents the results of an RADC(Rome Air Development Center) Systems Reliability and Engineering Branch in-house study on reliability growth testing. The study involved examination of DoD policy regarding this form of testing, an extensive literature search on techniques and applications as well as consultation with Air Force reliability experts on the subject. The results address a general overview of models and techniques applied with particular attention to unique ...

UH-60A (BLACKHAWK). A Case Study of Manpower, Personnel and Training Requirements Determination

JAN 1984

96 pages

Authors: F. E. O'Connor; R. L. Fairall; E. H. Birdseye; INFORMATION SPECTRUM INC ARLINGTON VA

This report describes and analyzes the procedures used to determine manpower, personnel and training (MPT) requirements for the UH-60A BLACKHAWK helicopter Program and related accomplishment of actual MPT events/documents to those called for in the Life Cycle System Management Model (LCSMM). It addresses concerns being raised about the acequacy and timeliness of the Army's MPT requirements determination procedures. (Author)

Program Manager: The Journal of the Defense Systems Management College. Volume 12, Number 6, November-December 1983

DEC 1983

Authors: R. W. Moore; DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COLL FORT BELVOIR VA

Program Manager is published bimonthly by the Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, VA. 22060, and is intended to be a vehicle for the transmission of information on policies, trends, events, and current thinking affecting program management and defense systems acquisition.

Interactive Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS): Description and Assessment

DEC 1983

Authors: M. Messenger; R. D. Webster; C. C. Corbin; L. Pritchard; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL

The Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS) is a computerized system being developed to help Army fixed facilities identify chemical substances subject to the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and AR 200-1, and to provide handling information on those substances. One of the HMMS subcomponents is an interactive program to search the Defense Logistic Agency's Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS) database. This report describes the development and use ...

Cost Analysis of Proposed Training Devices for DSWS (Division Support Weapon System) Operator Course,

16 NOV 1983

Authors: R. V. Guptill; DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORP WILMINGTON MA

This paper reports on a preliminary training development study (TDS) of the proposed training devices for the operator course of the Division Support Weapons System. Training device requirements for this system are being determined during the earliest stages of the Life Cycle System Management Model (LCSMM). The study overcame the lack of data needed for training device decision-making by building upon the comparability analysis techniques embodied in previous applications of ...

USSR Report, Science and Technology Policy No. 18

06 OCT 1983

84 pages

Authors: JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA

WIS Implementation Study Report. Volume 1. Main Report

01 OCT 1983

Authors: T. H. Probert; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA

This report is the result of a workshop conducted by the Institute for Defense Analyses to develop the functional specifications and estimates of implementation effort for foundation building blocks for Command and Control Systems in WIS. The group concluded that: 1) the development of a modernized WIS incorporating the specified foundation technology building blocks can be accomplished within the time frame proposed, 2) the use of Ada and proposed information ...

WIS Implementation Study Report. Volume 2. Resumes

01 OCT 1983

Authors: T. H. Probert; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA

WIS Implementation Study Report. Volume 3. Background Information

01 OCT 1983

Authors: T. H. Probert; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA

Advanced Concepts for Avionics/Weapon System Design, Development and Integration: Conference Proceedings of the Avionics Panel Symposium (45th) Held at Ottawa, Canada on 18-22 April 1983

OCT 1983

Authors: ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)

The objective of this meeting is to exchange information and ideas among the various disciplines involved in weapon system design to the benefit of integrated system developments for future defense programs. As each new military aircraft design depends increasingly on avionics, the overall system becomes more versatile, but also more complex. In order to realize the benefits of advanced integration and to maintain compatible timescales throughout subsystems development and test ...

Design and Verification of Electromagnetic Compatibility in Airborne Weapons Systems,

OCT 1983

Authors: W. R. Johnson; BOEING MILITARY AIRPLANE CO WICHITA KS

To achieve electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) among the electric, electronic and electromechanical systems in a complex airborne weapons system, the coordination of many engineering disciplines is required from concept to delivery. Often the primary objectives of structural, mechanical and electrical design will be in direct conflict with good EMC practices. Interaction of the EMC organization with many diverse engineering groups which have a common organizational tie only at a high level, ...

A Practical Approach to the Design of a New Avionic System,

OCT 1983

Authors: P. A. Duke; BRITISH AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT GROUP BROUGH (ENGLAND) KINGSTON-BROUGH DIV

This paper describes a program to design, construct and demonstrate an advanced avionic system for the next generation of tactical combat aircraft. British Aerospace is carrying out such a program with the objective of reducing development risks associated with the rapid advance of technology. A number of factors contribute to this risk, notably the dramatic increase in system capability made possible by the general availability of LSI and VLSI circuitry. ...

Manpower, Personnel and Training Technology Working Group Report (IDA/ OSD R&M (Institute for Defense Analyses/Office of the Secretary of Defense Reliability and Maintainability) Study)

OCT 1983

Authors: P. A. Watson; W. Hebenstreit; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIV

This document records the activities and presents the findings of the Manpower, Personnel and Training Technology Working Group part of the IDA/OSD reliability and Maintainability Study conducted during the period from July 1982 through August 1983.

Overview of the Image Understanding Testbed

OCT 1983

26 pages

Authors: Andy Hanson; SRI INTERNATIONAL MENLO PARK CA

The Image Understanding Testbed is a system of hardware and software that is designed to facilitate the integration, testing, and evaluation of implemented research concepts in machine vision. The system was developed by the Artificial Intelligence Center of SRI International under the joint sponsorship of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA). The primary purpose of the Image Understanding (IU) Testbed is to provide ...

The HAWK Manpower Model

20 SEP 1983

Authors: R. L. Morgan; P. Franklin; ARMY MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL RESEARCH DIRECTORATE

This report presents the EXECUPLAN (tm) software program which allows the implementation of a planning worksheet into a computer's memory. The complete HAWK Evolution Manpower Model is presented along with the complete manpower executive planning and study worksheet as implemented using EXECUPLAN (tm) which was developed by Vector Graphics Corporation. (Author)

A Cost Prediction Model for Electronic Systems Flight Test Costs

SEP 1983

Authors: T. J. DuPre'; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

Emphasis on improving service cost estimates continues to receive high Department of Defense priority. The purpose of this study was to develop a cost estimating model that would predict flight test costs for electronic systems during early phases of a program's development. It was found that a significant cost estimating relationship (CER) exists between costs and the characteristics of the flight test design. Using a data base collected from the ...

A Method for Designing Computer Support Documentation

SEP 1983

Authors: Richard E. Beard Jr.; Peter V. Callamaras; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

Current computer support documentation, user's manuals, fail to communicate effectively with the modern computer user. Most documentation exhibit inadequate direction, confusing organization, and overall poor design, and thus are hard to use. A review of documentation techniques used by government, academic, commercial, and private technical writers revealed effective techniques are well known but are often not applied to current documentation. Technical writers continue to produce ineffective manuals because no comprehensive ...

Information Needs and System Specifications for the B-1B Executive Information System

SEP 1983

Authors: David E. Morgan; George H. Stilwell; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

This thesis provides the B-1B Program Office with assistance in development of their executive information system. To achieve this purpose, two research objectives were identified. The first objective was to identify the information needs of the B-1B executive management team not currently satisfied by the existing computer-based information system. The second objective was to determine and document the system specifications to support these needs. To achieve these research objectives, a ...

Transportation Staff Officer Development: A Needs Assessment

SEP 1983

Authors: Brian R. Kerins; Ray A. Kiracofe; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

This research assessed the management development needs of U.S. Air Force Transportation Staff Officers. In addition, an objective of the study was to determine the management development needs to be addressed at the Transportation Staff Officer Course (TSOC). Questionnaires mailed to transportation officers serving in the ranks of Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel examined the importance in the job, proficiency level, and future importance of 53 educational dimensions. the ...

Concurrency and Synchronization in the Intel iAPX-432 Prototype Systems Implementation Language

SEP 1983

Authors: Bruce J. MacLennan; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

This report describes the concurrent execution and synchronization facilities of a prototype systems implementation language for Intel's iAPX-432 microprocessor. Full exploitation of the 432's facilities places many demands on a language intended for systems implementation. This report describes the prototype languages support for the 432's dynamic, message-based model of concurrency. (Author)

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems--A Consolidation of Guidance for Project Management and Implementation

SEP 1983

Authors: T. K. Betts; J. H. Mucci; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

Presently Air Force management of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) projects lacks comprehensive guidance. No single document synthesizes all of the considerations for planning of automated materials handling equipment or automated warehouses. In addition, current guidance used for ASRS project planning and management are inadequate for such a complex undertaking. This thesis reviews up-to-date trends in the materials handling industry and modern ASRS project management. From the review, those ...

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) within the Defense Industry: The Linkage to Multiyear Procurement (MYP)

SEP 1983

155 pages

Authors: D. W. Edgar; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is the consensus for a material management system in a dependent demand environment. Critics speculate that Government practices, specifically annual funding and annual contracting, preclude the use of MRP and other strategic management techniques and contribute significantly to weapon system acquisition costs. Revised multiyear procurement (MYP) policies were implemented in fiscal year 1982 to incentivize defense contractor utilization of MRP and other strategic management techniques. The ...

Directed Energy Technology Working Group Report (IDA/OSD R&M (Institute for Defense Analyses/Office of the Secretary of Defense Reliability and Maintainability) Study)

AUG 1983

Authors: B. R. Mayo; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIV

This document records the activities and presents the findings of the Directed Energy Technology Working Group, part of the IDA/OSD Reliability and Maintainability Study conducted during the period from July 1982 through August 1983.

Integration of Fire Control, Flight Control and Propulsion Control Systems

AUG 1983

Authors: ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)

Recent advances in systems concepts allied to new technology have led to the possibility of integrating a variety of systems that have traditionally been separate. In this symposium, the potential, and problems, of integrating mission critical and flight critical systems are examined. Such integrated systems can be expected to improve the performance of an aircraft in all phases of a mission. During the enroute and return phases fuel conservation flight ...

Information Resources Management Plan

AUG 1983

Authors: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

This Plan documents the Federal Aviation Administration's long-term plan for applying systems analysis and automated data processing technology to its information needs. As a long-range Plan, it provides a sound basis for both the Executive and Legislative Branches to properly appraise funding needs. It retains the flexibility needed to accommodate future technology as it becomes applicable to individual subsystems and it becomes evident that the new technology with improve our ...

Application of Flight Controls Technology to Engine Control Systems,

AUG 1983

Authors: R. J. Seemann; J. L. Lockenour; NORTHROP CORP HAWTHORNE CA AIRCRAFT DIV

The transition from mechanical to redundant digital electronic flight controls started in 1950 and is at a rather advanced state. The first few full authority digital electronic engine control systems have completed initial development. Many of the control laws and redundancy management techniques that were pioneered in flight controls are directly applicalbe to digital engine controls. Section 1 outlines the authors' recommended system design approach. Section 2 discusses some considerations ...

Operational Software Technology Working Group Report (IDA/OSD R&M (institute for Defense Analyses/Office of the Secretary of Defense Reliability and Maintainability) Study)

AUG 1983

Authors: L. E. Druffel; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIV

This document records the activities and presents the findings of the Operational Software Technology Working Group part of the IDA/OSD Reliability and Maintainability Study conducted during the period from July 1982 through August 1983.

Integrated Powerplant Control Systems and Potential Performance Benefits,

AUG 1983

Authors: A. G. Seabridge; R. A. Edwards; BRITISH AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT GROUP PRESTON (ENGLAND) WARTON DIV

Three aspects of integration are examined in which the Powerplant Control System can be integrated with the Aircraft Systems to provide mutual benefits. It is shown how the Powerplant Control System can be progressively integrated into the aircraft systems architecture by means of a distributed computing system for Utility Systems Management. A number of benefits can be expected as a result, but, more importantly, the Powerplant Control System is shown ...

Issues in Software Maintenance

JUL 1983

24 pages

Authors: Bennet P. Lientz; CALIFORNIA UNIV LOS ANGELES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Up to a few years ago the area of software maintenance was largely ignored. Interest has increased in the last few years due to several factors. First, the increased volume of enhancement and maintenance with more systems from that of ten years ago has restricted resources available for new development. Second, there has been a growing awareness that tools and aids which assist development of information systems may have little ...

A Study to Develop a Method of Assessing the Effectiveness of Discharge Planning in a Military Hospital

JUL 83

Authors: Barbara M. Green; ARMY HEALTH CARE STUDIES AND CLINICAL INVESTIGATION ACTIVITY FORT SAM HOUSTON TX

There has been a recent trend in health care delivery to focus increasingly on discharge planning as an integral component of all types of delivery systems. This trend has emerged as a result of the growing realization by health care providers that in order to be effective, that the total patient must be assessed and utilization of available programs must be coordinated to effect optimal provision for patients' needs. There ...

Perspectives on Oversight Management of Software Development Projects

JUL 1983

Authors: Willis H. Ware; Robert L. Patrick; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

This report examines the problems of oversight management of large, important software development projects, i.e., management at levels above that of direct project execution. Senior managers must recognize events in the evolution of the project that might provide high leverage for maximizing the return on their invested time (in knowledge, status, or outcome projections), and that provide insight into project status and clues about possible problems. The note attempts to ...

Risk Assessment Techniques. A Handbook for Program Management Personnel

JUL 1983

255 pages

Authors: DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COLL FORT BELVOIR VA

The primary objectives of this handbook are to make the reader aware of the risk assessment techniques being used by Department of Defense organizations, to alert the reader to the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques, and to assist him in applying risk assessment to his acquisition program. The handbook is intended to be a practical guide and reference for program management personnel - not a textbook dealing with the ...

Human Engineering Guidelines for Management Information Systems. Change 1

09 JUN 1983

Authors: D. E. Hendricks; P. W. Kilduff; P. Brooks; R. Marshak; B. Doyle; HUMAN ENGINEERING LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

These guidelines are intended to be an aid for the inclusion of human factors considerations in the design of Management Information Systems (MIS). The US Army Material Development and Readiness Command (DARCOM) is faced with a problem of continuing growth in workload combined with constrained or decreasing numbers of personnel. Like many other corporate entities, DARCOM has decided to accelerate the growth of computer utilization in order to increase the ...

Assessment of the Planning Process for Development and Update of the Department of the Navy's Strategic Financial Management Master Plan

01 JUN 1983

Authors: ORKAND CORP SILVER SPRING MD

The Financial Systems Policy and Planning Operations Directorate frequently evaluates its middle- and long-range planning methodology in the interest of improving the process. In 1982 there were changes in the planning organization, including the retirement of the former Director of the Planning Division and the more recent merger of the planning and systems evaluation function into the Planning and Systems Evaluation Division. Accordingly, it was deemed useful to engage an ...

Development of the Computer Systems Management Instructional Laboratory at the Naval Postgraduate School

JUN 1983

Authors: Kenneth J. Mills; Jesse M. Richards; Glen F. Tilley; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

The ability to converse effectively with technicians has been recognized as a critical skill for managers of data processing activities. This need has been addressed by the Association for Computing Machinery in their recommended curricula for the education of Information Systems specialists. Members of the Association have also described the functions of a graduate of those curricula to be that of a boundary spanner and a change agent. Other authors ...

Preliminary Work Program for Performing the Annual Update of the Department of the Navy's Strategic Financial Management Master Plan

27 MAY 1983

Authors: ORKAND CORP SILVER SPRING MD

The preliminary work program shown on the attached exhibits is meant to serve as a tool to monitor and control the strategic planning process. It should be used in conjunction with the methodology discussed in our technical report number TR-83W-035 entitled Strategic Planning Methodology for Financial Management in the Department of the Navy. The latter report discusses the nature and purpose of the steps contained in the planning cycle. The ...

Strategic Planning Methodology for Financial Management in the Department of the Navy

24 MAY 1983

Authors: ORKAND CORP SILVER SPRING MD

The Planning and Systems Evaluation Division (NAFC-12) is responsible for development, evaluation and monitoring of policies, concepts, plans, and objectives for accounting and financial management systems improvement for the Department of the Navy (DON) and for developing DON policy for overall management and control of information requirements. The methodology discussed in this report provides a list and discussion of the steps needed to coordinate with the other directorates and to ...