C-17 COEA Case Study

Abstract

This report is part of a series of papers written to describe influential studies completed by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) that may prove useful to others who must either conduct analyses or review analyses in support of major acquisition decisions. This particular report is a case study of the analyses and circumstances informing the decisions made in 1993-95 regarding the C-17 strategic airlifter program. It includes a discussion of the events leading to the study, the analytical approach taken, the study participants, critical points in the analyses and in the program, decisions reached after the study was completed, and lessons learned.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 21, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401539

Entities

People

  • James N. Bexfield
  • Thomas L. Allen
  • William L. Greer

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Case Studies
  • Classification
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Cost Estimates
  • Cost Reductions
  • Costs
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Acquisition
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Static Tests
  • Transportation

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