| ASA (ALT) Design, Develop, Deliver, Dominate |
Jan-2010 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) WASHINGTON DC
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 | Our mission is to effectively and efficiently develop, acquire, field, and sustain materiel by leveraging domestic and international, organic, and commercial technologies and capabilities to meet the Army's current and future mission requirements. Our vision is clear: To equip and sustain the world's most capable, powerful, and respected Army. The Army's ability to achieve this vision rests on the Army Acquisition Workforce, fully employed and deployed worldwide in support of ... |
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| U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing: Industry Overview and Prospects |
03-Dec-2009 |
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| Authors:
Michaela D Platzer; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | Aircraft and automobile manufacturing are considered by many to be the technological backbones of the U.S. manufacturing base. As the Obama Administration and Congress debate how to strengthen American manufacturing, aerospace is likely to receive considerable attention. Defense and commercial sides of the industry facing difficult business conditions for the near and medium term. This report primarily provides a snapshot of the U.S. commercial (non-defense, non-space) aerospace manufacturing industry and ... |
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| A Study on Improving Defense Acquisition through the Application of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Concept to Defense Industry Workforce |
Sep-2009 |
121 pages |
| Authors:
Davis I Choi; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) believes that acquisition workforce is the most important asset to assure longlasting reform of the defense acquisition system, and to optimize the expenditure of ever-decreasing acquisition resources. The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) is the basis of defense acquisition workforce policy. As a part of the FY 1991 National Defense Authorization Act, the DAWIA requires the DoD to establish and manage career development through ... |
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| An Exploratory Analysis of the U.S. System of Major Defense Acquisition Utilizing the CLIOS Process |
Sep-2009 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer Foil; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| For decades, the United States' major defense acquisition system has been under scrutiny and undergone much reform. Groups have researched the issues, publishing hundreds of reports identifying various problems and solutions. Yet, many major weapon systems continue to be well over budget and schedule. Major weapon systems are increasing in size, scope, and complexity. Technology is rapidly changing. Customer expectations are rising. Societal concerns, such as workforce and economic development, ... |
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| Acquisition Workforce: Additional Actions and Data Needed for DOD to Improve Its Management and Oversight |
28-Aug-2009 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
John K Needham; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Since 2001, Department of Defense?s (DOD) spending on goods and services has more than doubled to $388 billion in 2008, while the number of civilian and military acquisition personnel has remained relatively stable. To supplement its in-house workforce, DOD relies heavily on contractor personnel. If it does not maintain an adequate workforce, DOD places its billion-dollar acquisitions at an increased risk of poor outcomes and vulnerability to fraud, waste, and ... |
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| Department of Defense Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan: Background and Analysis |
13-Aug-2009 |
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| Authors:
Moshe Schwartz; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The Department of Defense (DOD) increasingly relies upon contractors to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which has resulted in a DOD workforce in those countries comprising approximately an equal number of contractors (200,000) as uniformed personnel (194,000). The critical role contractors play in supporting such military operations and the billions of dollars spent by DOD on these services requires operational forces to effectively manage contractors during contingency operations. Lack ... |
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| The U.S. Science and Technology Workforce |
30-Jun-2009 |
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| Authors:
Christine M Matthews; Deborah D Stine; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| In the 21st century, global competition and rapid advances in science and technology will challenge the scientific and technical proficiency of the U.S. workforce. Policymakers often discuss policy actions that could enhance the nation's science and technology (S&T) workforce-- deemed by some as essential to both meet U.S. workforce demands as well as to generate the new ideas that lead to improved and new industries that create jobs. |
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| National Security Personnel System (NSPS) - 2008 Evaluation Report |
15-May-2009 |
201 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM
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| Attached is the first internal program evaluation report on the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), prepared under the auspices of section 9901.107 of the NSPS regulation, which states that the Department will evaluate NSPS regulations and their implementation. The Program Executive Office (PEO), on behalf of the Secretary, carries out the evaluation activities as part of the PEO mission. NSPS was designed to be a flexible system to meet the ... |
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| America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget |
13-Apr-2009 |
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| Authors:
Deborah D Stine; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) became law on August 9, 2007. The act responds to concerns that the United States may not be able to compete economically with other nations in the future due to insufficient investment today in science and technology research and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development. The America COMPETES Act is intended to increase the nation's investment in science and engineering ... |
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| Impacts of U.S. Export Control Policies on Science and Technology Activities and Competitiveness |
25-Feb-2009 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WASHINGTON DC
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| On Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:00 am in room 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, the Committee on Science and Technology will hold a hearing to review the impacts of current export control policies on U.S. science and technology activities and competitiveness and to examine the findings and recommendations of the National Academies study, Beyond Fortress America: National Security Controls on Science and Technology in a Globalized World. The Cold ... |
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| National Service: Every Citizen Plays a Part |
20-Feb-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Laura Schmitz; MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA
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| In today's fast-paced, impatient American society, more and more citizens are growing up focused on themselves and their individual well-being. With these self-absorbed perceptions instilled in today's working world, its leaders, and their rising subordinates, the idea of country unity is left behind. These perceptions show a growing lack of commitment to national sovereignty and the unified strength of America. Implementing a national service plan in the United States would ... |
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| Fatigue Countermeasures in Aviation |
Jan-2009 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
James C Miller; John A Caldwell; Melissa M Mallis; J L Caldwell; Michel A Paul; David F Neri; ARCHINOETICS HONOLULU HI
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| Pilot fatigue is a significant problem in modern aviation operations, largely because of the unpredictable work hours, long duty periods, circadian disruptions, and insufficient sleep that are commonplace in both civilian and military flight operations. The full impact of fatigue is often under appreciated, but many of its deleterious effects have long been known. Compared to people who are well-rested, people who are sleep deprived think and move more slowly, ... |
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| Air Force Officer Specialty Structure. Reviewing the Fundamentals |
Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
Raymond E Conley; Albert A Robbert; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| Since its inception over 50 years ago, the Air Force specialty-classification structure has had only one major overhaul--in 1993. Yet, the Air Force has changed dramatically. It is smaller. Its people are more educated and experienced. Its missions have continued to evolve. Given the evolving missions, changing workforce, and changing nature of work, several senior Air Force leaders are asking whether the existing specialty codes provide the correct blend or ... |
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| Multiple Agencies Provide Assistance to Service-disabled Veterans or Entrepreneurs, but Specific Needs Are Difficult to Identify and Coordination Is Weak |
15-Oct-2008 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| As of July 2008, the Department of Defense (DOD) reported that almost 33,000 servicemembers had been wounded in action as part of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Some of these servicemembers could have injuries that keep them from easily entering or returning to the workplace upon their exit from the military. For some service-disabled veterans, starting a business may be one option for entering or returning to the ... |
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| The Federal Workforce: Characteristics and Trends |
30-Sep-2008 |
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| Authors:
Curtis W Copeland; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Understanding the characteristics and trends of the federal workforce is important because, among other things, agencies accomplish their missions via that workforce. Total personnel costs (direct compensation and benefits) for all federal employees (civilian and military, current employees and retirees) were estimated at more than $523 billion in 2008, and civilian personnel costs in the executive branch alone were estimated at about $194 billion. Three cabinet departments the Departments of ... |
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| Analysis of Eye Movements in Change Detection with Teams Using a Simulated Tactical Situation Display |
Sep-2008 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Camilla C Knott; William T Nelson; Megan K McCroskey; Brent T Miller; NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC
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| Change blindness results from the absence of attention from the source of a change. Unsurprisingly, change blindness worsens in dual task and high workload conditions. Such is the environment in which teams of operators in military command and control missions operate, yet little is known about change blindness susceptibility in these conditions. A flicker task required individuals and dyads to detect changes under high and low task difficulty. Reaction time, ... |
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| DoD Logistics Human Capital Strategy |
12-May-2008 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LOGISTICS AND MATERIEL READINESS WASHINGTON DC
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| While its mission and purpose are constant, the logistics workforce faces a continuously evolving strategic environment. The DoD Logistics Human Capital Strategy (HCS) provides a clear vision that establishes the foundation for the future logistics workforce, culture, and human resources practices. DoD Logistics HCS Vision and Benefits The DoD Logistics HCS vision is an integrated, agile, and high-performing future workforce of multi-faceted, interchangeable logisticians that succeed in a joint operating ... |
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| U.S. Army Research Institute Program in Basic Research - FY 2007 |
01-May-2008 |
153 pages |
| Authors:
Paul A Gade; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ARLINGTON VA
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| This document contains detailed summaries for each of the U.S. Army Research Institute's basic research contracts for the fiscal year 2007. These summaries are grouped according to four Basic Research Unit program objectives: Providing fundamental knowledge to improve training in complex environments; providing fundamental knowledge to improving leader and team performance; providing fundamental knowledge for identifying and measuring the attributes and skills that are critical to Soldier recruiting, assignment, performance, ... |
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| The National Security Personnel System (NSPS): An Assessment |
18 MAR 2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Stanley M. Brown; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| As a vital component of the Department of Defense (DOD), the civilian workforce must become a more relevant contributor to the 21st century strategic requirements and national security strategy. Effectively integrating DOD's civilian workforce into the Total Force is of great importance as DOD transforms to meet an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. Implementation of NSPS is a major reform effort to transform DOD's civilian workforce to better ... |
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| A Resurvey of Shift Work-Related Fatigue in MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aircraft System Crewmembers |
MAR 2008 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony P. Tvaryanas; William Platte; Caleb Swigart; Jayson Colebank; Nita L. Miller; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
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| A previous study showed shift working crewmembers in a MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system (UAS) squadron had significantly increased fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and burnout relative to traditional aircrew from another "high-demand, low density" weapon system. This study presents the results of a follow-up survey of this population of UAS crewmembers who were supporting "reachback" teleoperations using a modified rotational shift work schedule. Specifically, shift work-related increases in fatigue, sleepiness, and ... |
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| Developing the Bench: Building An Effective Homeland Security Undergraduate Program |
MAR 2008 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Scott Winegar; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The current Homeland Security (HLS) workforce is aging, and the future need is growing. Academia has a significant role in the development of HLS future leaders. This thesis uses a meta-analysis to define what academia's role should include. The meta-analysis utilized a template of common HLS rubric, then used systematic study of existing core curriculum, topics in frequently used HLS texts, opinions of HLS leaders, opinions of Emergency Managers, and ... |
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| Spring 2008 Industry Study. Land Combat Systems Industry |
01-Jan-2008 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The seminar surveyed the state of the U.S. Land Combat System industry. The study found that the current LCS industry has responded well to the demands of wartime production. Funding fluctuations, domestic specialty metal useage requirements, and long lead times contributed to delays in some procurements, leading the study to make recommendations for improvements to acquisition processes. In the near future, the demand for tactical wheeled vehicles will increase because ... |
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| Occupational Safety and Health for Public Safety Employees. Assessing the Evidence and the Implications for Public Policy |
Jan-2008 |
158 pages |
| Authors:
David Loughran; Tom Latourrette; Seth Seabury; 319 CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON GRAND FORKS AFB ND
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| Police officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers are asked to put their lives at risk to protect the general public, so it is not surprising that they face exceptionally high rates of injury and fatality relative to the general workforce. To help protect public safety employees from work-related injuries and illnesses without compromising their ability to do their jobs, policymakers need a better understanding of the specific risk factors ... |
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| Corrections to the Shapiro Equation used to Predict Sweating and Water Requirements |
JAN 2008 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Richard R. Gonzalez; Samuel N. Cheuvront; Daniel A. Goodman; Laurie A. Blanchard; Larry G. Berglund; Michael N. Sawka; NEW MEXICO STATE UNIV LAS CRUCES DEPT OF BIOLOGY
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| The objective of this project was to cross validate the original Shapiro equation (OSE) which was developed to predict rate of sweat loss over wide environmental conditions, clothing systems, and metabolic activities. activities. Within the limits of the data, the equation has been shown to be a valid estimator of sweating rate for a variety of heat stress exposures up to 2 h and work rates limited to less than ... |
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| Multimodal Guidance for Land Navigation |
OCT 2007 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Linda R. Elliott; Maaike Duistermaat; Elizabeth S. Redden; Jan van Erp; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| This report describes the third in a series of collaborative experiments between the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and TNO Human Factors (Soesterberg, The Netherlands). In each experiment, a personal tactile navigation (PTN) system for land navigation was compared with alternate land navigation systems in wooded terrain at Fort Benning, Georgia, during high workload conditions that included secondary tasks such as radio communications, target detection, and determination of location coordinates. This ... |
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| Extending Organizational Contingency Theory to Team Performance - An Information Processing and Knowledge Flows Perspective |
SEP 2007 |
315 pages |
| Authors:
Tara A. Leweling; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Research on contemporary work teams is vibrant and diverse, particularly as organizational theorists study the relationship of organizational performance and various work team attributes (e.g. self-management, empowerment, heterogeneity, shared situational awareness, others). Emerging from this literature is an emphasis on lateral, peer-to-peer work relationships over vertical, subordinate-to-supervisor work relationships as a rational organizational response to increasing task complexity in post- industrial economies. Although at the work group, rather than organizational ... |
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| A System Dynamics Simulation Model for a Four-Rank Military Workforce |
AUG 2007 |
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| Authors:
Jun Wang; DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION EDINBURGH (AUSTRALIA) LAND OPERATIONS DIV
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| This report presents a system dynamics simulation model for a four-rank military workforce, that includes both the combat and training components. A qualitative analysis using a Causal Loop Diagram displays the feedback loop structure of the workforce and its impacts on the management of training. The simulation model is applicable to strategic training policy design and analysis, in answering what if & questions, and workforce planning in expanding military organisations. ... |
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| Jet Fuel Exposure and Neurological Health in Military Personnel |
JUL 2007 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Susan P. Proctor; HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE ROCKVILLE MD
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| Jet propulsion fuel 8 (JP-8) has recently been recognized by the Department of Defense as the single largest chemical exposure for its personnel. The primary aim of the project is to conduct an epidemiological field study to examine the relationship between JP-8 fuel exposure and adverse neurological health in military personnel. The research objectives are as follows: (1) determination of the individual service member's level of exposure to JP-8 components ... |
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| Science & Technology Strategy to Make the Nation Safer |
Jun-2007 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIR WASHINGTON DC
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| The Homeland Security Act of 2002, which established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), gives the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) the responsibility for advising the Secretary on research and development efforts and priorities to support the Department's mission, and conducting basic and applied research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) activities relevant to the Department through both intramural and extramural programs. In fulfillment of the enabling and follow-on legislation, Secretary ... |
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| Creating a Foundation for the 21st Century Federal Workforce. An Assessment of the Implementation of the Department of Defense National Security Personnel System |
MAY 2007 |
178 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT WASHINGTON DC
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| Federal agencies are accelerating their efforts to build contemporary personnel systems to foster leadership and to enhance employee performance. These alternative personnel systems (APSs) have the potential to significantly improve agency performance through changes in the way civilian employees are paid and evaluated. In particular, performance-based and market sensitive pay systems have proven successful in the private sector and are essential elements of successful APSs. In 2004, through the National ... |
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| Monsters in the Closet? The Impact of Collective Bargaining Agreements in A-76 Sourcing Decisions |
30-Apr-2007 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy S Reed; Jenine Cowdrey; William Pike; CONTRACTING SQUADRON (325TH) TYNDALL AFB FL
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| The following article is taken as an excerpt from the proceedings of the annual Acquisition Research Program. This annual event showcases the research projects funded through the Acquisition Research Program at the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy at the Naval Postgraduate School. Federal Government agencies convert in-house positions to contractor positions via the A-76 process in order to save money. During an A-76 conversion, stable future labor cost ... |
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| Perfect Storm: Analyzing Strategic Issues Confronting Program Executive Office, Missiles and Space |
30-Mar-2007 |
98 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph S Anderson; David A Warnick; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| This MBA Project analyzed the following four strategic issues surrounding Program Executive Office Missiles and Space: the implementation of Program Budget Decision 753, the deterioration of the matrix support structure, the aging of the civilian workforce, and the influx of new organizations resulting from the Base Realignment and Closure process. The goals of this project were to conduct an analysis of the interrelationships among several strategic problems and challenges facing ... |
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| U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service: Dysfunctional Not by Design |
MAR 2007 |
102 pages |
| Authors:
Philip Wrona; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Critical to the success of the homeland security mission is a robust Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During a speech made while signing the Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2006, President George W. Bush stressed that in order to defend the United States from terrorists and criminals, the borders and interior of the country must be secured and immigration laws enforced. Unique to the authority found ... |
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| An Analysis of Robust Workforce Scheduling Models for a Nurse Rostering Problem |
MAR 2007 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Paul K. Tower; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Disruptions impacting workforce schedules can be costly. A 1999 study of the United Kingdom?s National Health Service estimated that as much as 4% of the total resources spent on staffing were lost to schedule disruptions like absenteeism. Although disruptions can not be eliminated, workforce schedules can be improved to be more responsive to disruptions. One key area of study that has expanded over the past few years is the application ... |
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| Characteristics and Pay of Federal Civilian Employees |
MAR 2007 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (U S CONGRESS) WASHINGTON DC
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| Today, more than 100 federal agencies employ about 2.7 million civilian workers or roughly 2 percent of the total U.S. workforce in jobs representing more than 800 occupations. Those occupations generally require workers who have a broad complement of training, skills, and experience, and the federal government competes with other employers for individuals who possess the right mix of attributes. To better understand the characteristics of federal workers, the Congressional ... |
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| Learning Management Systems: Practical Considerations for the Selection and Implementation of an E-learning Platform for the Navy |
28 JAN 2007 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Magdi N. Kamel; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| A key element of the Navy's Manpower Personnel Training and Education (MPT&E) mission is to recruit, develop, manage and deploy a workforce in an agile cost-effective manner. In order to accomplish its mission MPT&E strives to provide the right sailor with the right skill sets in the right job at the right time and to manage his/her career path in support of warfighting capabilities. To support this objective some form ... |
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| Agribusiness Industry |
2007 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher Ager; Laurel Cunnane; Dianne Gallasch; Ross Guckert; Robin Hunt; Kathleen Kenyon; Laura Koller; Patrick Laraby; Denise Lind; Karl Payne; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| American agribusiness provides a secure and safe food supply to our people, filling the first requirement of any sovereign state: to feed its people. In doing so, the industry accounts for about 12% of America's gross domestic product and employs about 17% of its workforce. It is thus central to both the security and the economic health of the nation. The ability of the agricultural sector to accomplish these feats ... |
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| Understanding and Predicting Changes in the Ocean Science, Technology, and Operations Workforce |
2007 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Deidre Sullivan; Tom Murphree; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF METEOROLOGY
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| The goals of this workforce study are to (1) produce a more complete description of the present state of the ocean science, technology, and operations (OSTO) workforce; (2) anticipate future developments and predict the evolution of this workforce; and (3) characterize the educational programs that will be needed to respond to expected workforce changes. Initially, the project will focus on the workforce required to support current and planned ocean observing ... |
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| CDC Revises Airborne Exposure Limits for Chemical Agents |
2007 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIALS AGENCY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Army revised the limits at which nerve agents VX and GB, and blister agent HD are monitored in air at very low concentrations. These concentrations are known as airborne exposure limits (AELs). These changes were made to bring the Army closer to the way other federal agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, set AELs and monitor ... |
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| Using Human Systems Integration and Knowledge Engineering to Define and Design Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Systems and Solutions |
OCT 2006 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
D. Lulue; G. Wilford; D. Gill-Hesselgrave; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| This report provides study analyses, findings, and improvement recommendations based on work domain data collected by SSC San Diego and SSC Charleston. "Worked examples" of how to best use Human Systems Integration (HSI), Knowledge Engineering (KE), Business Process Modeling (BPM), and User-Centered Design (UCD) elements to investigate, model, and re-engineer AT/FP processes are included. The authors' hypothesis throughout their investigations was that by following these processes and applying the principles ... |
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| DOD PERSONNEL CLEARANCES: Additional OMB Actions Are Needed to Improve the Security Clearance Process |
SEP 2006 |
72 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Our independent analysis of timeliness data showed that industry personnel contracted to work for the federal government waited more than one year on average to receive top secret clearances, longer than OPM-produced statistics would suggest. Our analysis of 2,259 cases for industry personnel who were granted top secret clearance eligibility in January and February 2006 had an average of 446 days for an initial clearance and 545 days for a ... |
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| Tools for Tomorrow's Science and Technology Workforce: MATE's 2006 ROV Competition Sets Students' Sights on Ocean Observing Systems |
Sep-2006 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Jill Zande; Blanche Meeson; Susan Cook; George Matsumoto; MARINE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER MONTEREY CA
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| Teams participating in the 2006 ROV competition organized by the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center and the Marine Technology Society's (MTS) ROV Committee experienced first-hand the scientific and technical challenges that many ocean scientists, technicians, and engineers face every day. The competition tasked more than 1,000 middle and high school, college, and university students from Newfoundland to Hong Kong with designing and building ROVs to support the next generation ... |
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| A Prospective Study of Injuries and Injury Risk Factors Among Army Wheel Vehicle Mechanics |
01 AUG 2006 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Associations between mechanical task performance and injuries were examined in a study of male Army wheel vehicle mechanics. Initial testing on selected mechanical tasks, physical characteristics, and physical fitness was followed by screening of medical records for injuries occurring one year later. Of the 160 mechanics sought, only 104 completed the study. Cox regressions demonstrated little systematic association between time to perform mechanical tasks and overall injury risk (p=>0.26). When ... |
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| Perceptual Cognition in the Distributed Cognition (DCOG) Framework: A Study of Dual Coding and Temporal Factors in a Knowledge-Based Memory System |
AUG 2006 |
252 pages |
| Authors:
Robert G. Eggleston; Katherine L. McCreight; N-SPACE XENIA OH
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| Distributed Cognition (DCOG) is a framework for the design and construction of computational models of cognitive behavior. The framework is based on a state-change theory of mind that emphasizes the interplay of recognitional and reasoning methods in the cognitive activities of acquiring and using knowledge. It attempts to provide a single coherent account of knowing, thinking, and learning forms of cognitive behavior. A key feature of the DCOG framework is ... |
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| Strategic Options for Managing Diversity in the U.S. Army |
Jun-2006 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony D Reyes; JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC WASHINGTON DC
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| The United States Army is a vast organization with a global presence. One of its central sources of strength is the diversity of its workforce, which encompasses 15 million personnel across the active, reserve, civilian, and contractor components While the Army was at the forefront of racial integration in the 1950s and today is one of the most diverse organizations in the US further progress needs to be made on ... |
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| The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States |
05 MAY 2006 |
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| Authors:
Laura B. Shrestha; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The United States, the third most populous country globally, accounts for about 4.6% of the world's population. Within the next few years, the U.S. population -- currently estimated at 299 million persons -- is expected to reach twice its 1950 level of 152 million. More than just doubling in size, the population has become qualitatively different from what it was in 1950. As noted by the Population Reference Bureau, "The ... |
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| Faigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool (FAST) Phase II SBIR Final Report, Part 1 |
MAY 2006 |
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| Authors:
Douglas R. Eddy; Steven R. Hursh; NTI INC DAYTON OH
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| The purpose of the FAST(TradeMark) Phase II effort has been to enhance the SBIR product. This was accomplished by adding features to the Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool (FAST(TradeMark)), which contains a highly researched and recognized model of human sleep and cognitive performance and by conducting studies to acquire new data and to valid the model perditions. The Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool (FAST(TradeMark)) allows a user to predict cognitive performance and ... |
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| Driving Innovation Through Leadership: A Woman's Perspective "Nothing's Changed - Everything's Changed" |
04 APR 2006 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Lisa Prokurat-Franks; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| This briefing discusses the hurdles women still face in the work place with suggestions of how to work within the organization to advance. Ends with short bibliography of recommended reading. |
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| Logistics Maturity Evaluator |
APR 2006 |
88 pages |
| Authors:
James H. Reay; A. J. Colaianni; Evelyn F. Harleston; Amy Maletic; John G. Marcus; LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INST (LMI) MCLEAN VA
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| To operate effectively, federal civil agencies should continuously develop new, more integrated logistics systems to acquire, maintain, and deliver needed equipment, materials, and infrastructures that are optimized in terms of investment and benefits. Agency managers generally recognize that existing logistics systems are not as effective or efficient as they could be; however, there is no available benchmark to readily assess current systems without significant investment. The challenge is to reduce ... |
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| National Security Personnel System: An Optimization Strategy for Implementing Pay-for-Performance |
15 MAR 2006 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Stephan S. Kreiser; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The National Security Personnel System, as published in the Federal Register, became effective November 28, 2005. One of goals of the NSPS is to provide a contemporary payroll system, more capable of fully rewarding Department of Defense employees. It will do this by linking pay to performance. However, while pay-for-performance seems to work well in demonstration projects, it has potential to precipitate unwanted attrition, create anxiety within the workforce, and ... |
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