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• The military worth of a system performing its mission in a competitive environment, including versatility (or potential) of the system. It is measured against the operational concept, operational effectiveness, safety, security, and cost/worth. Military utility estimates form a rational basis for making management decisions.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Military Utility. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/military-utility.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Military Utility. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/military-utility (accessed: March 25, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Military Utility." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 25 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/military-utility.

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