Development of a Computerized Training Requirements and Cost Evaluation System for the U.S. Marine Corps

This semi-annual report describes efforts to develop a resource management system for U.S. Marine Corps combat units and represents a step toward achieving that difficult goal. Specifically, this report delineates the conceptual framework and technical characteristics for the prototype benefit- cost...

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Main Authors: Donnell, Michael L, Adelman, Leonard
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
ALGORITHMS
BATTALION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
COMBAT READINESS
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
COST EFFECTIVENESS
Economics and Cost Analysis
Humanities and History
MARINE CORPS TRAINING
MILITARY COMMANDERS
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Summary:This semi-annual report describes efforts to develop a resource management system for U.S. Marine Corps combat units and represents a step toward achieving that difficult goal. Specifically, this report delineates the conceptual framework and technical characteristics for the prototype benefit- cost model and accompanying computer software (called CTRACES) being developed for the Marine Corps Training Requirements and Cost Evaluation System (TRACES). CTRACES is designed to help battalion commanders develop a cost-effective strategy for remedial training. They will be able to identify how many points and what percentage of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES) deficit their battalion can be expected to make up for the best package of remedial training options at a specific dollar level of cost. In addition, battalion commanders will be able to evaluate the expected benefit and cost of particular training packages that they, or others, have proposed for consideration.