Accession Number:

ADA247256

Title:

Comparative Cost Analysis of P-3 Active and Reserve Aviation Forces: The Economics of Proposed Force Mix Alternatives

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Wrinkle, Michael R.
• Carson, III, Carl E.

Report Date:

1991-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

105.0

Abstract:

This thesis describes a methodology for estimating the annual operating and support costs of similarly equipped active and reserve VP squadrons. The costs analyzed include expenditures for personnel, equipment and support associated with maintaining a VP capability. A costing methodology developed by the RAND corporation provided the basis for developing the cost comparisons. The annual cost of the reserve VP squadron 14.6 million was found to be 44.5 of the cost of the active squadron. An annual savings of over 18.2 million results when a reserve squadron replaces an active squadron. The primary recurring cost factors that drive the annual costs of active and reserve VP squadrons and contribute to cost differentials are identified and discussed. Realization of cost savings are valid only for marginal changes in the total VP force. The total cost implications of large VP force mix changes, as currently proposed by DoD and the DoN, are addressed.

Descriptors:

• *COST ANALYSIS
• MILITARY RESERVES
• METHODOLOGY
• THESES
• DRIVES
• PERSONNEL
• SQUADRONS
• SAVINGS
• SUPPORTS
• COSTS
• NAVAL PERSONNEL
• CORPORATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft
• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE