Accession Number:

AD1016050

Title:

Managing O and S Costs: A Framework to Consider

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article

Corporate Author:

NAVAIR Systems Command NAS Patuxent River United States

Personal Author(s):

• Jaynes,C. J.
• Simpson,Tim
• Mallicoat,Duane
• Francisco,James
• Mizell,Worth
• Cikovic,Daniel

Report Date:

2012-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

For most weapon system program management offices PMOs, dealing with cost, schedule, and technical trade-offs is a way of life. Although research, development, test and evaluation, and procurement costs tend to garner the attention, 60 to 70 percent of a weapon systems life cycle costs are associated with day-to-day operations and support O and S costs.Therefore, in todays austere budget environment, it should also come as no surprise that a weapon systems day-to-day O and S costs are a major focus area for DoD acquisition program managers as one way to achieve cost efficiency.

Descriptors:

• life cycle costs
• weapon systems
• program management
• military
• cost analysis
• Military critical technology
• Cost estimates

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE