Operating and Support Cost-Estimating Guide

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252224

Entities

People

  • John Valaika
  • Lance Gilmore

Organizations

  • Office of the Secretary of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials Processing
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics