Design to Cost - ILS: The Dilemma the Army Faces.

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to explain the concepts of design to cost and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) as Department of Defense policies in the system acquisition process and the problems facing the Army in implementation of these policies with respect to the cost constraints imposed by limited budgets. The research examined those Army systems designated as the 'Big 5': Surface-to-Air-Missile Development (SAM-D), Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (MICV), Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System (UTTAS), Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH), and the main battle tank (XM-1). The research concluded that design to cost did have an impact on integrated logistic support; but, that positive, as well as, negative impacts could result. It was concluded that both concepts are viable and as experience, expertise, and battle techniques are developed, design to cost and ILS will be complimentary policies.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA028648

Entities

People

  • William Joseph Ostertag Jr

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Army
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Department Of Defense
  • Helicopters
  • Infantry
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transport Ships
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military Science