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Current Housing Allowance Methodology: Anomalies and Alternatives
January 1, 1996
This analysis begins with a review of the current expenditure-based system. The system uses member survey information on housing expenditures to set the allowance rates. First, we will demonstrate how the current system should work in theory. Second, we will explore some of the problems in the current system either from its theoretical underpinnings or its method of execution. Third, we argue for a price-based alternative to the expenditure-based system. A price-based alternative uses rental prices for units of comparable size and quality to set the housing allowances for the different housing areas.
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Cost Minimization and Uncertainty in Defense Manufacturing
March 1, 1990
This paper presents a mathematical model for two purposes. First, it extends the theoretical analysis of annual contracting to the more general case of uncertainty as to the magnitude of year-two procurement, as opposed simply to its cancellation. The second is to assign parameter values having at least some empirical grounding to the Utgoff-Thaler model, thereby providing a basis for assessing quantitatively the consequences of the theoretical results for both annual and multiyear contracting.
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An Analysis of Marine Corps Enlisted Dependency Rates
September 1, 1986
A model for predicting Marine enlisted dependency rates by pay grade is developed in this memorandum. It estimates the effects of economic and demographic factors and provides monthly forecasts through fiscal year 1990.
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The CNA Ordnance Programming Model and Methodology
October 1, 1984
This paper provides a background brief on CNA's Non-Nuclear Threat Ordnance Study and the model and methodology that have evolved from it.
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CNA's Conceptual Design and Cost Models for High-Speed Surface Craft
May 1, 1983
This paper discusses CNA's need for conceptual cost and design models and where the models fit relative to the typical acquisition process.
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WESTERN EUROPEAN AND NATO NAVIES, 1981
August 1, 1982
This paper examines the current force procurement plans of each of the Western European and NATO navies as of the end of 1981 and estimates their impact on future force structure.
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The Economics of Multiyear Contracting
April 1, 1982
This paper analyzes the effects of legislative changes sought by DoD on the price of weapons systems. Budgeting and funding practices are also discussed because these practices play an important role in choosing the best type of contract.
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Shipboard Parts Allowance Policy
January 1, 1982
This paper deals with the stocking on board ship of the parts needed to repair ships' equipment--especially on cruisers, frigates, and attack submarines. It discusses the purpose and cost of the Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL). It describes and evaluates the procedure being used to construct COSALs--the Fleet Logistics Support Improvement Program (FLSIP). It briefly assesses other procedures--particularly the Maintenance Criticality Oriented (MCO) COSAL. Lastly, the report recommends two changes in FLSIP and discusses their effects on readiness and on investment cost.
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THE US NAVY IN THE 1980S
July 1, 1981
This paper examines current plans for the future of the U.S. Navy, notably budget increases ordered by the Reagan Administration as they existed at the end of March 1981.
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An Analysis of Commercial Commodity Acquisition
June 1, 1980
The purpose of this research contribution is to determine whether there are potential cost savings available to the military through increased purchase of commercial, as opposed to designed-to-specification, equipment and material. This research contribution differs from previous work in that it tries to develop low-cost, survey information on potential savings, and it is designed to be preliminary to a field test of candidate equipment. The equipment studied is that assigned to and used by a Marine 105mm howitzer battery. The method used to gather the commercial cost estimates was to survey commercial manufacturers to obtain cost data on possible substitutes. This method uncovered several items with significant cost-saving potential.
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