Which office provided study guidance for the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) in the described Air Force scenario?

Which office provided study guidance for the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) in the described Air Force scenario?

• A. CAPE
• B. DOT&E
• C. Air Force Requirements Oversight Counsel
• D. Air Force Requirements Oversight Council

Answer: (A)

AoA study guidance is provided by CAPE—Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation. CAPE develops the DoD-wide AoA methodology, including the AoA handbook, evaluation criteria, and templates used to compare options in terms of cost, performance, schedule, and risk. This centralized guidance ensures a consistent, defensible analysis across services like the Air Force. The other offices have different roles: DOT&E handles testing and evaluation of systems, while the Air Force Requirements Oversight Counsel and Council focus on defining and validating requirements rather than providing AoA study guidance.

AoA study guidance is provided by CAPE—Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation. CAPE develops the DoD-wide AoA methodology, including the AoA handbook, evaluation criteria, and templates used to compare options in terms of cost, performance, schedule, and risk. This centralized guidance ensures a consistent, defensible analysis across services like the Air Force. The other offices have different roles: DOT&E handles testing and evaluation of systems, while the Air Force Requirements Oversight Counsel and Council focus on defining and validating requirements rather than providing AoA study guidance.