Importance of Systems Engineering in Early Acquisition

Abstract

The US Department of Defense is facing challenges in the successful acquisition of major defense systems. Systems engineering applied early in the acquisition process has been recognized as a key enabler of acquisition success. This paper presents recent experience with applying a systems approach to the defense acquisition system through the application of business process modeling, with a focus on the critical systems engineering activities and their role in providing the technical foundation for program decisions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 17, 2009
Accession Number
AD1100082

Entities

People

  • Aumber Bhatti
  • Judith Dahmann
  • Michael Kelley

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

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  • Human Systems

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  • Acquisition
  • Commerce
  • Communities
  • Department Of Defense
  • End Items
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Guidance
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Military Acquisition
  • Models
  • Program Management
  • Regulations
  • Standards
  • Systems Approach
  • Systems Engineering

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