Software Micro Resource Estimation Data Collection Study

This document addresses the idea that Raven's task was primarily one of data collection: several observations regarding the data are in order; (1) Virtually all lower-level people felt that they had little or no input into the timeline setting process; (2) Of all the SGL Form 50's examined, none had estimates in excess of 1000 manhours; (3) The computational error rate on the Form 50's is remarkable; (4) A frequent complaint heard at SGL was that the person doing the work did not have access (due to transfers, resignations, etc.) to the person completing the Form 50; (5) Although PMS and REMARCS regularly collect manpower data, SGL currently has no program for collecting manpower data which can be traced back to SCR's; and (6) While PMS is an extremely powerful management tool, its slow turnaround time severely limits its usefulness. It is recommended that the Decision Support System, currently under development by AIRMICS, incorporate a scheduling/resource allocation program (such as PMS) which will allow managers to schedule and plan in an interactive environment.