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MARINE CORPS MENTORSHIP: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON CHANGES FROM A FORMAL TO AN INFORMAL FRAMEWORK
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
Many studies have found that informal mentoring programs are more effective than formal programs. Consistent with those studies, the Marine Corps replaced its formal policy with an informal mentoring program starting in ...
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED METHODOLOGIES TO IMPROVE THE ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-03)
This study examines whether five methodologies—balanced scorecard, earned value management, integrated risk management, knowledge value added, and lean six sigma—can support information system (IS) acquisition within the ...
NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS SHIPS: SUPPORTING THE AMMUNITION AND SUPPLY DEMANDS OF DISTRIBUTED MARITIME OPERATIONS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
The purpose of the project is to conduct unbiased research to determine the optimal type and quantity of next generation logistics ships (NGLS) based on a notional scenario and demand requirements for ammunition and supplies. ...
UNIFORMED MILITARY ACQUISITION OFFICER CAREER PATH DEVELOPMENT COMPARISON
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
The purpose of this research was to compare the career path development of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army acquisition officers and identify advantages and disadvantages from each service. After an analysis of ...
ASSESSING THE ACCURACY OF COST ESTIMATES USING STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2022-12)
Accurate cost estimates are vital to sustaining Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) operational forces. Currently, NECC needs a method to assess the accuracy of future cost estimates that will not disrupt its existing ...
INCORPORATING PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE BEST PRACTICES INTO MARINE CORPS TRAINING AND OPERATIONS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-12)
The Marine Corps currently utilizes a traditional time-based strategy for ground equipment maintenance, conducting preventative maintenance at specified time intervals and corrective maintenance when failure occurs. In ...
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JOINT AIRCREW SURVIVAL FLIGHT VEST
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2022-09)
The purpose of this research is to analyze the feasibility of a joint aircrew survival flight vest program to satisfy the performance requirements across the military Services. The Department of Defense (DOD) has multiple ...
IMPLEMENTING CONDITION-BASED MAINTENANCE PLUS AS A GROUND MAINTENANCE STRATEGY IN THE MARINE CORPS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2022-12)
In 2020, Marine Corps Order 4151.22 and Commandant White Letter 2–20 was published to implement Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) as a ground maintenance strategy to improve operational availability and reduce ...
MV-22B LOGISTICS FLIGHTS SUSTAINING THE AVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2022-12)
This research analyzes the usage of the MV-22B for logistics or passenger/mail/cargo sorties in the Indo-Pacific region. Specifically, it focuses on its application to the transport of high-priority aircraft parts from ...
BIAS AGAINST WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AWARDS AND DECORATIONS PROGRAM
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2022-06)
The purpose of this study is to analyze the level of implicit bias against women and minority active-duty members within the Marine Corps awards and decorations program. Data provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center ...
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