USAF PERT - VOLUME I - PERT-TIME SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MANUAL - September 1963

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USAF PERT Volume I presents a detailed description of the PERT-Time System used for planning and control, offering methodology and guidance for management at all levels. It establishes a uniform approach across current and future extensions, while explaining how PERT volumes relate and can be applied independently or together based on program needs. The manual defines PERT TIME as an integrated management concept tied to time, cost, and technical performance, and describes methods and computer-program related operation for Air Force and contractor use.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

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Pages261

Reading Time10 h 58 min

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INTRODUCTION

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

PERT and the Management Process

PERT CONCEPTS

CHAPTER III NETWORK DEVELOPMENT

Guidelines for Network Construction

An Example of Network Development

Event Identification

UNCLASSIFIEDAD 43625S DEFENSE DOCUMENTATION CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION CAMERON STATION.ALEXANDRIA.VIRGINIA UNCLASSIFIED , NOTICE:lihen government or other drarngs,spec1-flcations or other dats are used for any purposeother than in connection vrdth a definitely relatedgoveznment proeurement opeztion,the U.S.Government thereby incurs no zreaponsibility,Dor anyobligation whatsoever;and the fact that the Govezm-ment may have foraulatod,furnished,or in any vayupplied the said dravings,specifleations,or otherdate is not to be rugarded by iplication or otber-vise sin any mnner 11censing the holder or anyother pezson or corporation,or converng any r中tor per1ion to sufueture,uee or ell gpatented investicn tt nm olte4他eseto. 36253 # USAF·PERT VOLUME I # PERT-TIME SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MANUAL ADVANCE COPY FOR AFSC IMPLEMENTATION NO OTS FOREWORD This manual contains a detailed description of the USAFPERT-Time System.It provides methodology and guidance,and serves as a reference for all levels of management inthe application of PERT. In the interests of achieving uniformity of current and future extensions of PERT,a USAF PERT series of documentsis being developed.This Manual is Volume I of the series. This series is grounded in a common philosophy.It isinterrelated to the extent that each volume may be usedindependently or in conjunction with any other volume inthe series.The extent of usage is dependent upon thespecific requirements of any given program or the manage-ment desires of the Program Director concerned. This advanced copy is effective immediately within AFSCand is currently being coordinated for use within otherCommands by Headquarters USAF.It replaces AFSC PERTPolicies and Procedures Handbook,ASD Exhibit ASO061-1,dated 5 January 1962. Comments concerning any part of this publication are solicitedfrom both government and industry,and should be forwardedto Headquarters AFSC(SCCS),Andrews AFB,Washington 25, D.C. ____2.eS DUWARD L.CROWBrigadier General,USAFDCS/Comptroller —2 USAF PERT VOLUME I PERT TIME SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MANUAL SEPTEMBER 1963 USAF has produced a series of PERT documents to provideunderstanding of the USAF PERT TIME and PERT COST Systemspresently in use. This manua1,Volume I,is the first inthe USAF PERT series. USAF PERT VOLUME IUSAF PERT TIME SYSTCM DESCRIPTION MANUALVOLUME IIUSAF PERT TIME SYSTEM COMPUTER HANDBOOKVOLUME IIIUSAF PERTCOST SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MANUALVOLUME IVUSAF PERT COST SYSTEM COMPUTER PROGRAMHANDBOOK,PART I USAF PERT COST SYSTEM COMPUTER PROGRAMHANDBOOK,PART IIVOLUME VUAP PERT INPLEMTATION MANUAL PREFACE The Program Evaluation and Review Technique(PERT),in a broad sense,represents the concept of an integratedmanagement system which can be used by program managers incontrolling the variables of time,cost,and technicalperformance. A major step in the development of thisconcept was completed in 1958 when PERT was implementedfor planning and control of the time variable in researchand development work. This manual describes detailed methods of PERT TIMEapplications which are used by the Air Force and suggestedfor use by its contractors. This manual can stand byitself in its coverage of PERT TIME. It contains generalconcepts,principles,and methods,as well as specificmaterial related to a given computer program operation.However,the manual is related to other documents whichshould be examined by the reader for more comprehensiveunderstanding of the broad scope of PBRT。 8ome of theother documents are: DOD Documents PERT Guide for Management Use DOD and NASA Guide; PERT COST Systems Design Supplement No.1 to DOD and NASA Guido;PBRT COST Output Reports USAE Documents # USAF PERT TIME System Computer Program Handbook¹USAF PERT COST System Description Manual USAF PERT coST System Computer Program Handbook-Part I 2USAF PERT cOST System Computer Program Handbook-Part II³ # USAF PERT Implementa

FAQs

What is the purpose of USAF PERT Volume I?

It provides a detailed description of the USAF PERT-Time System, including methodology, guidance, and reference material for management levels applying PERT.

How does the manual position PERT-Time within an integrated management system?

It treats PERT, in a broad sense, as an integrated management system concept used to control variables such as time, cost, and technical performance.

Does Volume I stand alone or require other documents?

Volume I can stand by itself for PERT-Time coverage, but it also references other documents for a broader understanding of related PERT scope.

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