This document provides guidance for preparing life cycle cost estimates of major weapon systems. It provides a framework for objective comparison of research an

The existing phased acquisition process, with key milestone decisions by the Secretary of Defense, is the framework for managing the life cycle costs of major w

The Major Weapon Systems Acquisition Process requires the acquiring organizations to make long term resource commitments, whereas the defense budgets of many na

Report examining growth in operating and support (O&S) costs of major DOD weapons systems, and identifying measures to improve DOD ability to manage and reduce