Accession Number:

ADB006685

Title:

An Analysis of Cost Implications of Accomplishing Direct Support Maintenance Tasks for the Truck, 1/4-Ton, M151 Series at the Organizational Maintenance Level

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Fischer, Jr, Donald C.

Report Date:

1975-06-06

Pagination or Media Count:

136.0

Abstract:

The study tests the hypothesis that if responsibility for replacement of engines, transmissions, clutches, and steering gear assemblies for the M151 14-ton truck series was moved to organizational level, there would be significant cost savings. The history of automotive maintenance management is examined. Tool and training cost implications are investigated. A computer simulation generates direct support maintenance requirements, costs, and tests results for statistical significance.

Descriptors:

• *COSTS
• *MAINTENANCE
• *MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
• *TRUCKS
• ARMY OPERATIONS
• ARMY TRAINING
• AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
• COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
• COST EFFECTIVENESS
• LOGISTICS SUPPORT
• MANAGEMENT
• MECHANICS
• MILITARY VEHICLES
• OPTIMIZATION
• ORGANIZATIONS
• REPAIR
• REPLACEMENT
• STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
• TOOLS

Subject Categories:

• Surface Transportation and Equipment
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE