Human Factors Programs in Navy Systems Acquisition.

Abstract

This report examined the role that human factors programs play in Navy systems acquisition. It focused upon the conceptual and validation (advanced development) phases of the acquisition process since it is during this period when the great majority of system design decisions are made. Based upon previous analyses, interview data and the author's personal experience, human factors program activities appropriate to the conceptual and validation phases were identified and discussed relative to key acquisition process milestones; e.g., Development Proposal (DP) and Decision Coordination Paper (DCP) preparation, Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council (DSARC) preparation. Department of Defense and Navy systems acquisition policy was briefly reviewed in terms of its effects on the conduct of human factors programs. Past and present human factors programs were reviewed and critiqued. Current trends and major problem areas were identified and discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037775

Entities

People

  • Stephen C. Merriman

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Contracts
  • Cost Reductions
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Naval Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Systems Management
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design