OSCAM
is already in use with both the US Department of Defense and
UK Ministry of Defense and offers a number of benefits:
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Active participation by both governments in its creation means
that it provides an accurate and comprehensive representation
of O&S processes. This means that the model can be applied
to your program with little or no development;
- The models have been tested with data from the US and Royal
Navies, Marine Corps, and UK Army, as part of an extensive validation
program. This means that the user can have full confidence in
the results;
- The model provides a rapid analysis tool for the investigation
of alternative policies and strategies. It enables many cases
to be studied in a few hours leading to the creation of robust
strategies that provide contingencies against a wide range of
scenarios;
- The user-friendly front end ensures that the model is usable
with the minimum of training and, more importantly, provides
an audit trail for any analysis conducted with it.
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Full O&S coverage
- A time based simulation of equipment operation that allows
VAMOSC based data bases to be used for forward projection
- The ability to assess and understand O&S costs and
drivers
- The ability to explore new strategies for reducing O&S
costs
- Tools for data storage and disaggregation
- Means of identifying key data and cost research requirements
- Standardized, yet flexible approach to estimating/analyzing
O&S costs for new and in-service equipment
- Facilitates understanding of O&S activities and initiatives
and their interdependencies
