A Methodology for Modeling the Flow of Military Personnel Across Air Force Active and Reserve Components

Given the need for more integrated human capital management, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs asked RAND PAF to help improve Air Force capability to analyze and capitalize on military personnel flows across the total force. In response, RAND built the Total Force Flow Model. Its description and capabilities will interest manpower and personnel managers and analysts both in and outside the Air Force.