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0.90–1.00
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Operations and support
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Execute a support program that meets operational support performance requirements and sustains the system in the most cost-effective manner throughout its lifecycle
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0.70–0.89
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Production and deployment
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Achieve operational capability that satisfies mission needs
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0.60–0.79
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System development and demonstration
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Develop a system or capability increment; reduce integration and manufacturing risk; ensure operational supportability; reduce logistics footprint; implement human systems integration; design for producibility; ensure affordability and protection of critical program information; and demonstrate system integration, interoperability, safety, and utility
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0.40–0.59
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Technology development
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Reduce technology risks and determine appropriate set of technologies to integrate into a full system
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0.10–0.39
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Concept refinement
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Refine initial concept. Develop system/technology development strategy
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