Status of DoD's Capability to Estimate the Costs of Weapon Systems: 1999 Update,
Abstract
Suppose you are the cost analyst responsible for estimating the cost of a weapon system in preparation for a major milestone review (e.g., Milestone H, Engineering and Manufacturing Development). Do you have the data, methods (e.g., cost-estimating relationships), and tools (e.g., automated models) you need? Representatives from each of the Military Departments answered these questions for all major commodity types at the Annual DoD Cost Analysis Symposium held on February 3-5, 1999. The Air Force representative addressed space systems and fixed-wing aircraft; the Navy representative discussed ships, electronics, and automated information systems; and the Army representative addressed missiles, rotary-wing aircraft, and surface vehicle systems. A representative from the OSD Cost Analysis Improvement Group (CAIG) summarized the findings and added the OSD perspective. He also provided highlights of the upcoming Defense Acquisition Board schedule where these estimates will be needed. The findings of this panel will he used to revise the DoD Six-Year Cost Research Plan that will guide future investments in DoD cost research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA363024
Entities
People
- Deborah Cann
- Richard Bishop
- Richard L Collins
- Stephen J. Balut
- Vance Gordon
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses