Date of Award

12-1990

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Jacob V. Simons, Jr., PhD

Second Advisor

Phillip E. Miller, PhD

Abstract

This research investigated 37 training topics which were of interest to Air Force (AF) information managers, Air Force Specialty Code 70XX. The topics were grouped into the following seven information resource related clusters; (1) computer operating systems, (2) data communications, (3) Air Force Standard Systems (PDOS, RAMS, and PCIII), (4) information resource management concepts, (5) AF/IM career field issues, (6) computer hardware, and finally, (7) computer software. Twenty-four graduates of the AF Institute of Technology's (AFIT) Information Resource Management program were asked to provide their perceptions of AF information managers (IMs) current (1990) and needed (1995) knowledge/skill levels on each topic. Telephone interviews with the respondents indicated that, relative to the 37 topics discussed, the graduates perceived a significant difference between current and needed knowledge/skill levels in practically all topic areas. The respondents also provided recommendations on effective and practical training methods/approaches for closing knowledge/skill level gaps. Finally, the graduates provided feedback relative to the effectiveness of the IRM program.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GIR-LSM-90D-6

DTIC Accession Number

ADA229695

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science

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