Training Analysis andEvaluaticr Group.

ABSTRACT,A study was conducted to develop a cost management cOntrol procedure to assist Navy managers in making decisions about: initial training development.and implementation 'in surface ship acquisition progtams. Objectives were (1) develop and illustrate a cost management control procedure for centralized collection4H storage, and control of cost data:,for:CoMmercially developed initial,:training programs; (2) develop an instrument for cost data collection 'compatible with existing training requirements 'directives and-prOpOsed cost managenent.control procedures; and (9)k identify and examine- noncost management considerations affeCting procedures for selecting training alternatives A subjective-rational,approach, baSed-op-case=jistory analysis, was used. Dattibtseslolere established Th. cost,data derived from training device acguisition programs and,nancost managetent data derived from major system eqdipment acquisition prograis. Nine training device counse cost proposals were selected for in- depth Analysis.,A computer-bas 4 11 cost managemen