Development and Use of Military Services' Staffing Standards: More Direction, Emphasis, and Consistency Needed
FPCD-77-72
Published: Oct 18, 1977. Publicly Released: Oct 18, 1977.
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Personnel costs represent the largest part of the Department of Defense's budget, with over half of the personnel serving in support rather than combat functions in fiscal year 1977. The military services use a variety of management tools and techniques such as manpower surveys, staffing guides, criteria manuals, and staffing standards in determining support personnel requirements.
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Civilian employeesCost analysisStaff utilizationMilitary personnelPersonnel managementWork measurementHuman capital managementMilitary forcesBudget requestsBudgets