For ACAT 1 programs (MDAPs), what are the estimated expenditures in FY2000 dollars for procurements and RDT&E, as provided by the USD AT&L?

For ACAT 1 programs (MDAPs), what are the estimated expenditures in FY2000 dollars for procurements and RDT&E, as provided by the USD AT&L?

• A. 1.5B for procurements and 250M for RDT&E
• B. 2.0B for procurements and 400M for RDT&E
• C. 3.0B for procurements and 500M for RDT&E
• D. 2.190B for procurements and 365M for RDT&E

Answer: (D)

The key idea is understanding how ACAT I/MDAP budgets are split and reported: procurements cover hardware production buys, while RDT&E covers research, development, testing, and evaluation. The values are given in FY2000 constant dollars as provided by USD AT&L, so they can be compared over time. The choice with 2.190 billion for procurements and 365 million for RDT&E exactly matches the USD AT&L-reported FY2000-dollar estimates for MDAPs in that year. It shows a larger share going to production buys and a smaller, but still significant, amount for development and testing. The other numerical options don’t align with the official FY2000-dollar estimates for MDAPs, so they aren’t the correct representation of the AT&L figures.

The key idea is understanding how ACAT I/MDAP budgets are split and reported: procurements cover hardware production buys, while RDT&E covers research, development, testing, and evaluation. The values are given in FY2000 constant dollars as provided by USD AT&L, so they can be compared over time.

The choice with 2.190 billion for procurements and 365 million for RDT&E exactly matches the USD AT&L-reported FY2000-dollar estimates for MDAPs in that year. It shows a larger share going to production buys and a smaller, but still significant, amount for development and testing.

The other numerical options don’t align with the official FY2000-dollar estimates for MDAPs, so they aren’t the correct representation of the AT&L figures.