The phase that occurs after development and includes fielding and lifecycle support is:

The phase that occurs after development and includes fielding and lifecycle support is:

• A. Technology Development
• B. Materiel Solution Analysis
• C. Engineering and Manufacturing Development
• D. Operations and Support

Answer: (D)

The phase being tested is Operations and Support. After development is complete, the program moves into Operations and Support, which covers fielding the system to users and providing ongoing lifecycle support—maintenance, updates, training, supply, and eventual disposal. The earlier phases focus on evaluating needs and maturing technologies (Technology Development and Materiel Solution Analysis) and on developing and producing the system (Engineering and Manufacturing Development). But fielding and sustaining the system through its life cycle belong to Operations and Support, making it the best answer.

The phase being tested is Operations and Support. After development is complete, the program moves into Operations and Support, which covers fielding the system to users and providing ongoing lifecycle support—maintenance, updates, training, supply, and eventual disposal. The earlier phases focus on evaluating needs and maturing technologies (Technology Development and Materiel Solution Analysis) and on developing and producing the system (Engineering and Manufacturing Development). But fielding and sustaining the system through its life cycle belong to Operations and Support, making it the best answer.