Funding allocated for research, development, testing, and evaluation activities is categorized as:

Funding allocated for research, development, testing, and evaluation activities is categorized as:

• A. MILCON appropriations
• B. Procurement appropriations
• C. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) appropriations
• D. RDT&E appropriations

Answer: (D)

RDT&E appropriations. This funding category covers the whole spectrum from basic and applied research through development of new technologies, prototypes, and the testing and evaluation needed to determine if a system is viable and ready for production. It is specifically intended for activities that create and validate new capabilities, rather than just operating costs or purchasing and constructing assets. MILCON funds are for constructing military facilities, procurement funds purchase equipment and systems, and Operations and Maintenance funds cover day-to-day running costs, upkeep, and support. The term RDT&E directly reflects the focus on research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts.

RDT&E appropriations. This funding category covers the whole spectrum from basic and applied research through development of new technologies, prototypes, and the testing and evaluation needed to determine if a system is viable and ready for production. It is specifically intended for activities that create and validate new capabilities, rather than just operating costs or purchasing and constructing assets.

MILCON funds are for constructing military facilities, procurement funds purchase equipment and systems, and Operations and Maintenance funds cover day-to-day running costs, upkeep, and support. The term RDT&E directly reflects the focus on research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts.