The Force and Organization Cost Estimating System (FORCES) is a suite of models and a data base consisting of four components: The FORCES Cost Model (FCM), The Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) cost model, the Army Contingency Operations Cost Model (ACM), and the Army Cost and Factors Handbook (CFH). Each model component of FORCES is available on the web for use by organizations within the Department of the Army.
- The FCM provides realistic, current and supportable force cost estimates of Active and Reserve Component Table of Organization and Equipment units for Acquisition, Activation, Operations, Movement, Modification and Inactivation. The model is sensitive to Operating Tempo (OPTEMPO), authorized level of organization, geographic location, year and component.
- The TDA cost model provides annual operating cost estimates of the Army’s Generating Force.
- The ACM produces cost estimates for planning a Contingency Force or Training Operation through the predeployment, deployment, operations and sustainment, redeployment, reconstitution, and demobilization phases.
- 4. The CFH is a searchable, web-based database containing the data used by the FCM (along with other commonly used factors) in a form quickly accessible by the analyst.
Analysts can use the components of FORCES to support a wide range of decision making analysis from DA level to company level. FCM and ACM are often used to provide cost estimates for operations or deployment options for various size units. The TDA model will use existing equipment, installation, personnel, and contractor cost data to provide estimates down to the UIC level of detail. The CFH is used by a variety of analysts to obtain detailed information on the various costs associated with unit operations.
To access the FORCES web page, please register for User ID/Password at: FORCES on-line 
If you have questions, please contact the DASA-CE FORCES Program Manager at (703) 693-5676 and DSN 223-5676.
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