Department of the Army Requirements Generation: an Evaluation.
Abstract
The Department of the Army policies for acquisition of major systems are contained in AR 1000-1, dated 5 Nov 1974. This regulation establishes the broad framework for the evolution of an idea to a deployed weapon system. A crucial phase in this evolution is the initial requirements generation phase because it is there that a preferred solution to a requirement begins to emerge. This report is limited to discussion of this phase of the acquisiton process and the criticisms that have been made by the Commission on Government Procurement, the Logistics Management Institute Study et al. The Army procedures for identifying the requirement, determining the responsible agencies/organizations, preparing the required documentation and maintaining effective management control/review are described. These procedures are then evaluated against the guidance provided by DOD Directive 5000.1 and the recommendations made by the critical organizations/individuals. The study concludes that the Army had responded to criticisms of the systems acquisition process and formulated a sound policy, thereby providing the means for effective management and control of the requirements generation phase of the systems acquisition process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 14, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA027551
Entities
People
- Francis M. Durel
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College