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Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Costing Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimate for an Army acquisition program?

    Answer: To capture all costs from concept through disposal to support investment decisions and budget planning

    LCC encompasses research and development, procurement, operations and support, and disposal costs, giving decision-makers a complete financial picture of the investment.

  2. In Army economic analysis, what does 'Net Present Value (NPV)' measure?

    Answer: The current value of a stream of future costs and benefits discounted to a common reference date

    NPV discounts future cash flows to their present worth using a discount rate, enabling comparison of alternatives with different cost and benefit timing profiles.

  3. What discount rate does OMB Circular A-94 prescribe for most federal economic analyses of programs involving real costs and benefits?

    Answer: 7% real discount rate

    OMB Circular A-94 specifies a 7% real discount rate as the base case for cost-benefit analysis of federal investments, reflecting the opportunity cost of capital in the private sector.

  4. What is 'Operations and Support (O&S) cost' in Army life cycle costing?

    Answer: All costs incurred after fielding to operate, maintain, sustain, and support the system throughout its service life

    O&S costs typically represent the largest portion of LCC (often 60–80%) and include personnel, fuel, maintenance, repairs, and other sustainment activities throughout the system's operational life.

  5. Which Army document formally establishes the life cycle cost estimate used to support milestone decision reviews?

    Answer: Program Life Cycle Cost Estimate (PLCCE)

    The PLCCE is the official cost estimate document that captures all life cycle costs and is reviewed at milestone decisions to ensure funding adequacy.

  6. What is the 'Army Cost Position (ACP)' and how does it relate to the PLCCE?

    Answer: The ACP is the Army's official cost position for a program, typically derived from the ACEA's independent estimate and used as the basis for budget submissions

    The Army Cost Position represents the Army's official view of expected costs for budget and planning purposes, and is developed independently to provide objective oversight of program office estimates.