What tool is used by the Air Force Civil Engineer enterprise to assess the value of facilities?

The Mission Dependency Index (MDI) is specifically designed to evaluate the significance of facilities in relation to their support of mission-critical functions. It helps in determining how facilities contribute to the overall mission of the Air Force, thereby assessing their value. By analyzing the interdependencies between various facilities and their respective missions, the MDI provides a framework for prioritizing investments in maintenance and upgrades, ensuring that resources are allocated where they can impact mission success the most.

This tool focuses largely on the operational importance of facilities, which sets it apart from other tools that might focus on different aspects such as financial management or condition assessments. Different tools like the Asset Management System and Facility Assessment Software may emphasize financial tracking and structural assessments, respectively, but do not strictly cover the mission dependency perspective that is critical for strategic planning within the Air Force Civil Engineer enterprise.