### Question
How does the law define most efficient production rate?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 4205*, **most efficient production rate** is defined as:

> the maximum rate for each budget year at which the weapon system can be produced with existing or planned plant capacity and tooling, with one shift a day running for eight hours a day and five days a week

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4205*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart F-Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development > CHAPTER 321-GENERAL MATTERS**

