Average annual gross profit recognized for KC10 logistics support services.

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Average annual revenue recognized for KC10 logistics support services.

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Unbilled amounts due for services rendered or to be rendered, actions taken or to be taken, or a promise to refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with the terms of a legally binding agreement between the entity and, at a minimum, one other party. An example would be amounts associated with contracts or programs where the recognized revenue for performance thereunder exceeds the amounts billed under the terms thereof as of the date of the balance sheet.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.3(c)(3))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 912
-SubTopic 310
-Section 45
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68054760&loc=d3e55302-109406

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Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	36 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
KC10 logistics support services
Revenue Recognition
Average annual revenue recognized for KC10 logistics support services	$ 115.9
Average Annual Gross Profit Recognized On Support Services	$ 7.4
KC10 Supply Program
Revenue Recognition
Unbilled accounts receivable related to KC10 program		$ 26.9	$ 29.8