1. Introduction Action Research Proposal SFC Jason A. Ostrow EDU 671 Ashford University

2. Area of Focus My area of focus is improving the parts ordering accuracy of my mechanics

3. Explanation of Problem Miss ordering parts cost time and money Army motor pools are under strength Army readiness to defend the nation

4. Variables Soldiers used to learning a certain way Available time for training Op tempo for the teams Distance between work locations

5. Research Questions Will greater training improve parts ordering accuracy? Will greater supervision and oversight increase parts ordering accuracy?

6. Locus of Control Deployed to an un-named location in South West Asia All Soldiers under military discipline No outside influences

7. Intervention/Innovation Train all maintenance personnel in parts ordering procedures Make intermediate supervisors check and oversee their soldiers work

8. Literature review Not much Army literature on the subject Concentrated on related subjects Adult education techniques Generational Work ethics Much bias against government workers

9. Population U.S Army soldiers Various experience levels Various ranks

10. Negotiations Arrange training time with diverse groups Getting command approval for the intervention Making policy to ensure greater oversight

11. Ethics All volunteers Legal protections No impact on psyche Normal part of job Do no harm

12. Timeline Phase 1: 2 weeks Phase 2: 4 weeks

13. Statement of Resources No additional resources needed

14. Data Collection Oral pre-test before training Surveys and quizzes on ordering parts Official reports Direct observation by intermediate supervisors

15. Conclusion This intervention is important to the national defense Both soldiers and the organization will reap the benefits Thank you for your time