Accession Number:

ADA252224

Title:

Operating and Support Cost-Estimating Guide

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC DIRECTOR PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION

Personal Author(s):

• Gilmore, Lance
• Valaika, John

Report Date:

1992-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

143.0

Abstract:

This document provides guidelines for preparing, documenting, and presenting operating and support O and S cost estimates to the Office of the Secretary of Defense OSD Cost Analysis Improvement Group CAIG. It discusses the requirements for O and S cost estimates, provides instructions for developing such estimates, and presents standard cost element structures CES and definitions for specific categories of weapon systems including aircraft, ships, missiles, combat vehicles, and electronic systems. Documentations and presentation requirements also are provided to assist in preparing for CAIG reviews. The primary objective of the guidelines is to achieve consistent, well- documented O and S cost estimates that can be replicated and verified by an independent party.

Descriptors:

• *COST ANALYSIS
• *COST ESTIMATES
• WEAPONS
• REQUIREMENTS
• ELECTRONICS
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• COSTS
• STANDARDS
• VEHICLES
• INSTRUCTIONS
• COMBAT VEHICLES
• DOCUMENTS
• ESTIMATES
• STRUCTURES
• WARFARE
• SHIPS
• AIRCRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE