Accession Number:

AD1016331

Title:

OK, We Bought This Thing, but Can We Afford to Operate and Sustain It

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article

Corporate Author:

Defense Acquisition University Fort Belvoir United States

Personal Author(s):

• Taylor,Michael
• Murphy,Joseph

Report Date:

2012-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

Can affordability of weapon systems acquisitions be achieved without considering operations and support O and S costs The answer is a resounding No With pressures to reduce costs driving DoDs continuous review of programs, business practices, modernization programs, civilian and military personnel levels, overhead costs, and more, leaders at DoD will not only focus on new weapon system procurements, but also the modernization and sustainment of current weapon systems. All DoD programs must strike a balance between requirements and total life cycle costs.

Descriptors:

• life cycle management
• military acquisition
• department of defense
• weapon systems
• procurement
• life cycle costs
• cost estimates
• test and evaluation
• systems management
• maintenance

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE