The purpose of this manual is threefold:
I. Provide guidance in how to develop and document realistic sustainment Key Performance Parameter (KPP)/Key System Attribute (KSA) requirements and related supporting rationale
2. Provide guidance so the acquisition community understands how the requirements must be measured and tested throughout the system life cycle
3. Describe desired processes for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and other stakeholders to interface with Services and programs when developing the sustainment requirements.
Use ofthe processes outlined in this document will assist in assessing RAM-C for the alternatives considered in the Analysis of Alternatives and articulating the requirements and the supporting rationale in the Capability Development Document and Capability Production Documents and the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan.
