Author

Publication

1961 - Rand Corp., Santa Monica, Calif, California

Language

English

Word Count

35,250 words, Guess

Page Count

141 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCQ180.A1 R36 no.2695

Description

A description of the aims, concepts, and methods of military cost analysis as developed by RAND's Cost Analysis Department. The publication is basically concerned with estimating costs for proposed military activities so that informed choices can be made among them. The study considers in detail the underlying principles of cost analysis and examines methods for analyzing the cost of total force structures as well as of individual systems. Cost categories are refined, particularly by providing categories for research and development activities which constitute an increasing share of system costs. By generalizing methods and examples, the analysis is extended to support and control systems as well as weapon systems. The usefulness of cost sensitivity analysis is explained and illustrated by examples, and methods are described for estimating system manpower requirements.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Rand Corporation. Research memorandum -- RM-2695

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