Title An Application of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in a Major Defense Acquisition Program: the Decision by the U.S. Department of Defense to Retain the C-17 Transport Aircraft

Published Ft. Belvoir : Defense Technical Information Center, DEC 2010

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Description 70 pages ; 23 x 29 cm Summary The case study illustrates the traditional approach to cost-benefit analysis and acquisition decisions within the Department of Defense (DoD). It specifically discusses decisions made in 1993-95 regarding the C-17 strategic airlifter program. It also includes a discussion of events leading up to the study, the analytical approach takes, the study participants, critical points in the analyses, decisions reached, and lessons learned Analysis C-17 AIRCRAFT Notes Final rept. Jan-Sep 2010 Subject Transport aircraft. Transport aircraft. Economics and cost analysis. Lessons learned. Decision making. Acquisition. Cost benefit analysis. Operational effectiveness. Airlift operations. Department of defense. Cost effectiveness. Form Electronic book Author Greer, W. L INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA

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