Cost/Benefit Analysis of Military Training2012-06-06

Using perfomance evaluation methods for cost/benefits analysis

• Alexander Ahl• Analyst• MSc Computer Science

• FOI (2006) • Seconded OA to SwAF, 2006-

• Camilla Andersson• Deputy Research Director• MSc Operations Research• MSc Physics

• FOI (1997)• Seconded OA to SwAF, 2004-

2007, 2009-2011

Hypothis test• Currently Sweden conducts continuous performance

assessments, which allows us to track the unit’s development throughout its lifetime.

• How can this be used for cost/benefit analyses?

Unit development cycle

Training Predeployment Operation Recuperation Training

2 Years

Swedish Training Concept

Basic Training

Platoon

Company & Platoon

Battalion & Company

Battalion

Battalion with

branches

Performance

Time

Swedish Training Concept

Basic Training

Platoon

Company & Platoon

Battalion & Company

Battalion

Battalion with

branches

Performance

Time

Comparisons• Same unit different year• Same type of unit same year

• Change in number of exercises• Change in type/quality of exercises

• Investment/procurement – Simulation equipment– Increased number material