DOD PROGRAMMING SYSTEM. AN EXPLANATION AND EVALUATION

Abstract

The DoD Programming System was introduced in 1961-62 by Secretary McNamara to integrate the planning programming budgeting phases of Defense decision-making. This report is an explanation of how the System operates and an evaluation of it, using as a standard basic management principles. This System provides for planning and programming to be conducted on a mission oriented basis and for the overall review of the Services programs. It is a more effective method of Defense management than was previously used. Current problems with the DoD Programming System however have caused OSD to be pre- occupied with detailed management of short- and mid-range goals to the detriment of long-range planning and general policy guidance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0628101

Entities

People

  • Stewart De Witt Hawkins

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Economic Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Investments
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Planning
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design