Interservice Transfer of Weapon Systems: Examination of the Process with One Case Study
Abstract
In 2019, Congress added a sixth military branch, the United States Space Force (USSF), to the Department of Defense in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. While not unprecedented, establishing a new military branch has not occurred since the United States Air Force was established in the National Security Act of 1947. As a consequence of establishing a new branch of service, realignment of responsibilities amongst the services and rearranging existing capabilities is necessary. As the USSF builds its capacity to acquire new weapon systems, it is endeavoring to transfer existing capabilities to its portfolio. This qualitative study aims to explore the process by which weapon systems are being transferred and the statutory, regulatory, and policy guidance that defines this process. The process will be illustrated through a comprehensive literature review supported by a case study featuring the Joint Tactical Ground Station, an Army weapon system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 03, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1230682
Entities
People
- Tobin Butler
Organizations
- Defense Acquisition University