| ID | 123168 |
| Title Proper | Incomplete Rohlfs-Sullivan analysis of the cost-effectiveness of armored tactical wheeled vehicles for overseas US army operations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gayl, Franz J |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This comment addresses the Rohlfs-Sullivan analysis titled: 'The Cost-Effectiveness of Armored Tactical Wheeled Vehicles [TWVs] for Overseas US Army Operations.' The analysis evaluated policies to replace Type 1 and 2 TWVs with Type 3s. There is no evidence the analysis factored in fatality causes, fatality relationships to vehicles, or compared survivability of vehicles. Furthermore, it did not note when Type 3 TWVs were requested, when they impacted fatalities, or TWV use policies. It also assumed Type 3 TWVs prompted negative unit behaviors while discounting evidence of positive behaviors. In summary, the analysis is incomplete and should be revised. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 24, No.5; Oct 2013: p.465-484 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 24, No.5; Oct 2013: p.465-484 |
| Key Words | Cost - Effectiveness ; Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle ; High Mobility Multi - Purpose Wheeled Vehicle ; Operation Iraqi Freedom |