Accession Number:

ADA566078

Title:

An Empirical Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Logistics Readiness Squadron Concept

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Personal Author(s):

• Carmichael, Christopher L.

Report Date:

2012-06-15

Pagination or Media Count:

85.0

Abstract:

The research in this paper attempts to determine the effectiveness of the Logistics Readiness Squadron LRS and its effect on Air Force aircraft availability. It examines Unit Compliance Inspections UCI results and Not Mission Capable for Supply NMCS rates gathered from 1998 till 2011. The data generates a trend before and after the implementation of the LRS. The results are analyzed to determine the positive, negative, or neutral trend. There are many factors that determine LRS effectiveness and have impact on aircraft availability. Based on the analysis of the UCI data the effectiveness of the LRS is neutral. Based on NMCS data the LRS is effective. In comparison to the supply squadron, transportation squadron, and logistics plans section of the pre Chief-of-Staff Logistics Review CLR era, the LRS is neither a positive nor a negative evolution for Air Force logistics. Given time to mature in an era with a lower LRO deployment rates the LRS has the potential to demonstrate a positive inspection rate trend and continue to benefit the Air Force.

Descriptors:

• *LOGISTICS SUPPORT
• AIR FORCE EQUIPMENT
• INSPECTION
• LOGISTICS PLANNING
• MILITARY AIRCRAFT
• OPERATIONAL READINESS

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE