Modeling System Behavior of Individual Procedures at the Tactical Level of the Marine Corps Human Resource Development Process—Do HRDP Policy, Procedures, and IMS Support or Hinder Themselves?

Abstract

In February 2021, the Marine Corps released its official guidance on the Human Resource Development Process (HRDP). The Marine Corps outlined the HRDP phases of Guidance, Planning, Production, Assignment, and Assessment as co-occurring and continuous operations. Each process within the phases produces vast amounts of qualitative and quantitative data for the Marine Corps. Using Monterey Phoenix to model both the HRDP and Information Management System (IMS) system behaviors supporting the HRDP, I evaluated the Marine Corps’ IMS ability to support Talent Management 2030. First, processes designed in the industrial era and carried into the digital age should not persist. This study recommends IT IMS changes to deal with the legacy processes and methodologies from a bygone era. Secondly, this report provides a framework, tools, and examples to conduct process analysis across all administrative functions across the force, allowing Marine Corps leadership to capitalize on efficiencies already gained by Fleet Marine Forces.