Operations and Support (O&S) Phase
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The purpose of the O&S Phase is to execute a support program that meets materiel
readiness and operational support performance requirements, and sustains the system in the most
cost-effective manner over its total life cycle. Planning for this phase begins prior to program initiation
and is documented in the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP). O&S has two major efforts;
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Life Cycle Sustainment
2.
Disposal
Entrance into the O&S Phase depends on meeting the following criteria:
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An approved Capabilities Production Document (CPD)
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An Approved LCSP
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A successful Full-Rate Production (FRP) decision