The proposed Phase I effort will examine current cost-benefit analysis techniques. From this review, a method will be developed, which will incorporate the results from advanced combat simulations to perform a true cost benefit analysis. A hypothetical weapon system will be evaluated yielding a final "Figure Of Merit" (FOM) and demonstrating the ability to use wargaming results to perform cost-benefit evaluations of advanced materials, structures, and components in modern weapon systems. Anticipated benefits/potential commercial applications - an anticipated benefit is the demonstration of a cost-effective method for evaluating new materials, structures, and components in battlefield situations before such an enhancement is developed.
