Lease versus buy decision methodology for the Korean Army: a proposal

Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited === In 1984, the Korean Army began using the lease transaction to gain the services of a computer network for high level (division or higher) units. But, more and more leases are expected in the Korean Army for system acquisition. Purchasing a s...

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Main Author: Kim, Il Joong
Other Authors: San Miguel, Joseph G.
Language:en_US
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/37545
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Summary:Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited === In 1984, the Korean Army began using the lease transaction to gain the services of a computer network for high level (division or higher) units. But, more and more leases are expected in the Korean Army for system acquisition. Purchasing a system has high initial costs, and the leasing of highly technical equipment is easier than buying as regards to maintenance.