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Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs (2010) / Chapter Skim
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Appendix F: Applying Basic Rated Management Process and Model to STEM
Pages 136-144

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... STEM MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Purpose This outline of management processes provides Air Force policy and guidance for the STEM workforce throughout the Air Force. It lays out an approach to STEM management, assigns responsibilities, and outlines processes and methodologies that might be used to manage STEM human capital capability.
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From page 137...
... Regardless of retention/ inventory levels, organizations can only effectively absorb a set number of new STEM personnel. STEM MANAGEMENT TENETS  Optimize Absorption to sustain requirements within readiness parameters (Manning Level, Experience Mix, Average Time on Station)
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From page 138...
... Also, the SMEC would provide a forum for ensuring STEM managers have a sufficient and consistent understanding of STEM management. STEM issues normally discussed would include: experience mix, average time on station, manning levels, military, civilian, reserve, FFRDC, contract mix objectives; manpower requirements; absorption; training/production; distribution; retention; STEM allocation; requirements-inventory delta management; and any other issues or developments that may affect the STEM force.
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From page 139...
... STEM Training Management Subgroup ( FY) Fiscal Year FIGURE F-1 STEM management timeline.
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... Model Figure F-2 is a flow chart of the existing Air Force Rated Aircrew Management System (AFRAMS) model input-output.
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From page 141...
... Appendix F 141 FIGURE F-2 AFRAMS model.
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From page 142...
... Trained Personnel Requirements (TPR) TPR: STEM training requirement based on SOC output skills and any refresher training into STEM positions from dated STEM-degreed operational assignments 10.
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From page 143...
... : Reflect changes in acquisition programs, civilian personnel funding levels, programmatic and arbitrary cuts in personnel authorization or funding, base structure, etc. All these areas impact the requirements and the mix of military/civilian/contractor.
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... is one of the primary documents used for planning and programming STEM personnel. This document is designed to include any materials Principal, Assistant Secretary of Air Force Acquisition deems appropriate to archive and might include: historical account of STEM management significant decisions/initiatives since the last SMD was published; SMEC briefings and background papers; operational unit experience, average time on station (TOS)
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