Examination of the Flying Hour Program (FHP) budgeting process and an analysis of Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) FHP underfunding
By: Peter J. Keating, David A. Paulk
Contributors: Paulk, David A.
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 245
Description: This thesis examines the Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) flying Hour Program (FHP) budget      process and analyzes the issues causing underfunding in that program. The Department of the Navy Flying Hour      Program (FHP) is used to fund requirements and justify the resources required to train aviation crews and      maintain Navy / Marine Corps aircraft. The thesis begins with a comprehensive overview of the FHP, including      how flying hour requirements are determined and how the funding process operates. It then analyzes the major      factors contributing to CNAP perennial FHP underfunding and resource variability. Information to explain FHP      underfunding is widely distributed. The thesis provides a single source reference to help CNAP FHP managers      and budget personnel better understand the FHP budgeting process including historical and current causes of      program underfunding. This research concludes that key causes of CNAP FHP underfunding and related      problems are: (1) Budget process dynamics, including limited resources and competing priorities, (2) Unplanned      and unfunded requirements, (3) Deficiencies in FHP forecasting methodology particularly the failure to      incorporate the cost of previous year program funding shortfalls, (4) Poor AVDLR component reliability, (5)      integrated Logistics Support (ILS) deficiencies, and (6) Variability in AVDLR pricing methodology and NWCF      surcharges. The final chapter provides conclusions to address CNAP FHP underfunding and related problems.      It also includes analysis of alternative budget reform concepts intended to minimize defense resource variability      and increase budgeting efficiency. Finally, it suggests areas for further research.
Notes: "December 1998."

Thesis advisor(s): Lawrence R. Jones, John E. Mutty.

Thesis (M.S. in Management) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-243)

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US Marine Corps (USMC) author.

US Navy (USN) author.

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