The impact of manpower, personnel, and training (MPT) on life cycle cost (Air Force management)

摘要

The author outlines all of the different elements of MPT costs that are considered during the O&S (operating and support) portion of an LCC (life cycle cost) estimate. The basic structure for the estimation of manpower, personnel, and training costs is presented. It is noted that, since the field of O&S cost analysis is relatively new, the structure and methodology for the determination of MPT costs vary. There has been a significant amount of literature which has tried to improve and standardize this area of cost analysis. Much more effort must be devoted to this area since MPT is a significant portion of O&S costs.