DoD FAC Cost Factor Table v5.0
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Cost Factors ($FY03)
FAC
FAC title
UM
Description
Construction
Sustainment
SF
A building containing simulator equipment or in which battle and battle control exercises are
6.78
.18
1724 General Purpose Simulator Facility
conducted. CCF is derived from USACE data. SCF is derived using the Whitestone MARS based
on the DoD average size of 10,376 SF.
EA
A water-filled structure for training related to water operations and survival. CCF is derived from
7,141.48
,229.83
1725 Training Pool and Tank
data supplied by all the Services. SCF is based on a ratio from FAC 7422.
SF
A facility containing equipment and functions that support range operations. CCF is derived from
6.50
.88
1731 Range Support Building
AFCESA and USACE data. SCF is derived using the Whitestone MARS based on the DoD
average size of 1,060 SF.
SF
A facility containing training aids and equipment storage and training aids fabrication activities.
7.10
.54
1732 Training Aids Support Building
CCF is derived from Air Force data. SCF is derived using the Whitestone MARS based on the
DoD average size of 5,458 SF.
SF
A facility, other than a building, that directly supports training activities. CCF is derived from
.31
1733 Training Support Structure
USACE data. SCF is derived using the Whitestone MARS based on the DoD average size of
2,222 SF.
EA
A structure from which observation and control of training and other operations can be conducted.
0,121.60
6.60
1734* Observation Tower/Bunker
Cost factors are based upon an average size of 800 SF. CCF is derived from USACE data. SCF
is based on a ratio from FAC 1413.
AC
Maneuver/training lands that provide space for the movement of light combat forces and
1741* Maneuver/Training Land, Light
equipment under simulated battlefield conditions for training purposes to improve combat
Forces
readiness. SCF is based on data from the ATSC.
AC
Maneuver/training lands that provide space for the movement of heavy combat forces and
1742* Maneuver/Training Land, Heavy
equipment under simulated battlefield conditions for training purposes to improve combat
Forces
readiness. SCF is based on data from the ATSC.
AC
Impact areas have designated boundaries within which all ordnance will detonate or impact. The
1743* Weapons Impact Area
primary function of impact areas is to contain weapons effects as much as possible using earthen
berms or natural terrain features. SCF is based on data from the ATSC.
AC
A cleared area suitable for the landing of personnel and/or equipment via parachute drop. SCF is
1744* Parachute Drop Zone
based on data from the ATSC.
AC
An area that provides open space for military ceremonies, outdoor drill training, physical fitness
1.96
1745* Parade and Drill Field
tests, and physical exercises. SCF is based on data from RS Means.
1750* General Purpose Small Arms Range FP
A training range for the firing of small arms. Exact design of these ranges will vary according to
,421.23
8.95
the specific nature of the weapons and training desired. Designed for handguns, shoulder fired
weapons, and machineguns. CCF is derived from a design build out. SCF is based on a ratio from
multiple range FACs.
FP
A range for preparatory marksmanship training; zeroing, and corrective instruction on the rifle and
6.46
.33
1751* Zero Range
machine gun; and to practice machine gun traversing and searching. CCF is derived from USACE
data. SCF is derived from USACE data.
FP
A range for firing the rifle at targets comparable to battlefield ranges, developing speed in target
,707.29
9.18
1752* Field Fire Range
engagements, and developing confidence in individual ability. CCF is derived from USACE data.
SCF is derived from RS Means data.
FP
A range for practice and qualification in engaging personnel targets with a rifle in a simulated
,593.55
8.71
1753* Record Fire Range
combat environment. CCF is derived from USACE data. SCF is derived from RS Means data.
FP
A range used for training of night fire rifle engagement techniques and to complete qualification
,262.57
.88
1754* Night Fire Range
scores. CCF is derived from USACE data. SCF is derived from RS Means data.
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