Cost-Effectiveness of Dual Sourcing Major Components of the AEGIS Weapon System.

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Abstract:

The Aegis Weapon Systems mission is to protect U.S. task forces, primarily carrier battle groups, by destroying hostile aircraft, missiles, submarines, and ships. The Aegis Weapon System is used on the DDG-5l Arleigh Burke class destroyer and the CG-47 Ticonderoga class cruiser. During FYs 1992 through 1999, the Navy plans to buy 32 Aegis Weapon Systems at an estimated cost of 5.1 billion.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
Pagination:
0061

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IG/DOD-92-009
Monitor Series:
IG/DOD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COST EFFECTIVENESS, *WEAPON SYSTEMS, *SHIP DEFENSE SYSTEMS, *AUDITING, *DESTROYERS, *CRUISERS, MILITARY AIRCRAFT, TASK FORCES, DESTRUCTION, MISSIONS, SHIPBOARD, AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, ENEMY, NAVAL PLANNING, SUBMARINES, BATTLE GROUP LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Economics and Cost Analysis, Naval Surface Warfare
Keyword(s):
*Y2K COMPLIANCE, AQ I00 09 2867, YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE, DDG 5L VESSEL, CG 47 VESSEL, *AEGIS WEAPON SYSTEMS
Report Date:
1991 Oct 24
Creation Date:
2000 Jul 12