A Comparison of Two Models Research, Development and Acquisition Alternatives Analyzer (RDA3) and Value Added Analysis (VAA)

Abstract

In this study two models used by the Programs, Analysis and Evaluation Directorate (PAED), HQDA, to evaluate program trade-offs among research, development, and acquisition programs competing for limited Army resources are briefly described, compared and their likelihood to produce similar results is analyzed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 08, 1993
Accession Number
ADA361126

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  • George B. Hull

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  • United States Military Academy

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  • Human Systems

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  • Acquisition
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  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Life Cycles
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Operations Research
  • Optimization
  • Simulations
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • Warfare

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