Which phase involves production and deployment of the system for operational use?

Which phase involves production and deployment of the system for operational use?

• A. MS C - Production and Deployment
• B. DRFPRD/MS B - Engineering and Manufacturing Development
• C. MDD - Materiel Solution Analysis
• D. SOW

Answer: (A)

Production and deployment occurs in the phase where the system is manufactured at scale and fielded for use. This stage, Milestone C, marks the transition from development to operational capability, encompassing ramping up production, distribution, installation, training, and initial sustainment in the user environment. Earlier phases focus on identifying needs (Materiel Solution Analysis) and developing the design and manufacturing processes (Engineering and Manufacturing Development), while a Statement of Work is a contractual document, not a phase.

Production and deployment occurs in the phase where the system is manufactured at scale and fielded for use. This stage, Milestone C, marks the transition from development to operational capability, encompassing ramping up production, distribution, installation, training, and initial sustainment in the user environment. Earlier phases focus on identifying needs (Materiel Solution Analysis) and developing the design and manufacturing processes (Engineering and Manufacturing Development), while a Statement of Work is a contractual document, not a phase.