This report describes an approach for evaluating the schedule plans for major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs) that have recently entered the Air Force portfolio, and applies it to five Air Force MDAPs currently under development: the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System, KC-46, F-22 Increment 3.2B Modernization, B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly, and Combat Rescue Helicopter programs.