Role of Congressional Staff in the Weapon System Acquisition Process.
Abstract
The purpose of the research study was to identify to the uninitiated program manager the importance of the professional staff of congressional committees in the budget approval process. An extensive literature search was conducted to examine staff roles and staff relationships with committee members and DOD personnel. The available literature documents a number of interviews with participants in the budget approval process and provides a candid view of how much of congressional activity is acutally controlled by committee staff. The study discusses the sources of staff influence on the decision-making process and the limitations of that influence. Finally, advice to the program manager is offered relative to his interface with committee staff. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA035159
Entities
People
- John W. Allsbrook
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College