Dod Force Mix Issues

Identifies opportunities for the military services to achieve operational efficiencies and budget savings through greater use of civilian personnel in support positions. Also addresses the need to include requirements for civilian employees and contractors in contingency planning processes to ensure that they will be fully prepared to deploy to future conflicts, when needed.

Identifies opportunities for the military services to achieve operational efficiencies and budget savings through greater use of civilian personnel in support positions. Also addresses the need to include requirements for civilian employees and contractors in contingency planning processes to ensure that they will be fully prepared to deploy to future conflicts, when needed. Charts and tables.

NSIAD-95-5 DOD Force Mix Issues: Greater Reliance on Civilians in Support Roles Could Provide Significant Benefits

NSIAD-97-15 DOD Force Mix Issues: Converting Some Support Officer Positions to Civilian Status Could Save Money

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