Evaluation of the Air Force as a Design and Construction Agent in the Military Construction Program

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Abstract:

This case study examines two Air Force civil engineering organizations managing MCP projects in lieu of the Corps of Engineers. Cost savings, increased responsiveness to users, improved facility design and architectural compatibility, lower contract modification rates and the ability to incorporate changes more easily to accommodate mission changes were some of the advantages found in the Air Force managed programs. Some of the key management initiatives responsible for the successful program at both organizations include establishment of an independent MCP Management Office, collocation of contracting with engineering personnel, hiring of technical expertise, cradle-to-grave project management and the employment of the team concept with a multi-disciplined engineering staff to manage projects. Keywords Military construction, Military procurement, Air Force procurement, Construction, Theses.

Author(s):
Sekiguchi, Brian H.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0154

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT/GEM/LSM/88S-18
Monitor Series:
AFIT/SL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*CONSTRUCTION, MILITARY ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT, MODIFICATION, FACILITIES, TEAMS(PERSONNEL), THESES, COMPATIBILITY, COSTS, RESPONSE, MISSIONS, ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ENGINEERS, MILITARY PROCUREMENT, ARCHITECTURE, LOW RATE, SAVINGS, AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE, CONTRACTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
*MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Report Date:
1988 Sep 01