02350cam a2200337 i 4500 278444680 RAND 20200811100806.0 980209s2013 cauab b 000 0 eng d 0833076663 9780833076663 RAND/TR-1275-AF $34.95 paperback CstmoR CstmoR n-us--- Robbert, Albert A., 1944- author. Costs of flying units in Air Force active and reserve components / Albert A. Robbert. Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2013. xix, 67 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier "RAND Project Air Force." Includes bibliographical references (p. 67). Introduction -- Costs and Outputs -- Cost Structures and Alternative Mixes -- Perspectives and Insights -- Appendix A: Organization Types -- Appendix B: Outputs and Costs per Output -- Optimization Exercises. The relative costs of operating and supporting Air Force active- and reserve-component units are an important consideration in programming the mix of forces for various missions. Unfortunately, there are no generally accepted or well-documented methodologies for compiling the costs and output measures to be included in these comparisons. This report describes the development of one such methodology and applies it to an exploration of force mix alternatives in several weapon systems. Using data from the Air Force Total Ownership Cost decision support system from fiscal years 2006 through 2010, the author estimates the cost of operating the C-130 tactical airlifter, KC-135 aerial refueler, and F 16 multirole fighter fleets in Air Force active and reserve components. The author highlights the ways in which cost considerations favor the active and reserve components differently and discusses how this can help determine a cost-minimizing active/reserve mix. Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format. Project Air Force (U.S.). Manpower, Personnel, and Training Program. Rand Corporation. United States. Air Force. Online Access http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1275.html 597462 597462