What is a Logistics Demonstration?

What is a Logistics Demonstration?

• A. A demonstration that assesses the logistics supportability of a system during the acquisition process.
• B. A formal review of budget execution.
• C. A test to determine threshold levels.
• D. An evaluation of program element data in the FYDP.

Answer: (A)

Logistics Demonstration is about validating that the system’s logistics support concept—spare parts, maintenance, supply, transportation, training, and fielding—can be executed effectively during the acquisition process. It shows that the sustainment plan is workable and affordable within the program’s schedule and budget, reducing the risk of post-deployment sustainment issues. This focus on proving supportability during development is what sets a logistics demonstration apart from other activities. The other options don’t fit because a budget execution review deals with funds already spent, not how the system will be supported logistically; a test to determine threshold levels concerns performance or safety limits; and evaluating program element data in the FYDP relates to financial planning data and program structure rather than logistics supportability.

Logistics Demonstration is about validating that the system’s logistics support concept—spare parts, maintenance, supply, transportation, training, and fielding—can be executed effectively during the acquisition process. It shows that the sustainment plan is workable and affordable within the program’s schedule and budget, reducing the risk of post-deployment sustainment issues. This focus on proving supportability during development is what sets a logistics demonstration apart from other activities.

The other options don’t fit because a budget execution review deals with funds already spent, not how the system will be supported logistically; a test to determine threshold levels concerns performance or safety limits; and evaluating program element data in the FYDP relates to financial planning data and program structure rather than logistics supportability.