Determining how Air Force culture and language training programs deliver value for the investment made.

Avoiding budgetary cuts to critical Culture and Language programs

The Problem

Historically, DOD budget cuts sometimes require fiscal program cutbacks to education and training that is not mission-critical (non-technical).  Without concrete evidence that it makes a difference, very well programs disappear and many times never return.

The Solution

KMS, as a subcontractor to Booz Allen Hamilton, developed data gathering tools and processes that could then be sanitized and become the basis for sourcing to statistical models.  These models would then be used to provide possible lesson plans or curriculum changes and place values on outcomes while measuring these against budgetary costs to sustain them.

The Outcomes

Based on the processes changes, the Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) has not only been able to retain these programs, they have greatly expanded.

Based on the program’s successes, the data processes and tools are now being used to model participant admission scoring, board scoring of candidates, etc.  All of which have improved the candidates capabilities and mission accomplishment.