EP 1130-2-550
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1 Oct 99
(2) Statement of why the current situation is a problem.
(3) Identification of the extent, frequency, and impact of the problem.
(4) Statement of the capability required to solve the problem.
(5) Statement of the future desired situation after implementation of the solution.
(6) Other relevant information required to develop an effective study approach.
b. Proponent. A Proponent will be recommended by the Team to develop each
high priority issue into a "Statement of Need". If a proponent is not a Team member, a
request will be coordinated with HQUSACE prior to asking the "Proponent" to serve in
this capacity. The "Proponent" will then be assigned the responsibility for fully
developing the "Statement of Need" and working with the ERDC Principal Investigator
to ensure the "Proposed Study Plan" is responsive to the "Statement of Need".
c. Proposed Study Plans. A "Proposed Study Plan" will be developed by ERDC
working in conjunction with a "proponent", in response to a Statement of Need. The
study plan is a critical document that provides the Team with detailed information on the
scope, approach, resources required, and potential payoff of conducting a management
study. A study plan will usually be between 15 to 25 pages in length that provides the
following information:
(1)
Statement of the problem from a research perspective.
(2) Review of related studies, activities and programs with potential for
leveraging and partnerships.
(3) Recommendation on whether a study is feasible or needed to meet the
requirement of the Statement of Need.
d. If a study is determined by the principal investigator to be feasible, the Study
Plan will also include the following items:
(4) Study objective.
(5) Study approach and procedures.
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