Problems of Managing Competitive Prototype Programs

Abstract

The problems of managing competitive prototypes are not well documented. This report is an examination of the related literature and the information obtained from interviews of key personnel involved in prototype programs. Currently, all the military services are engaged in prototype efforts. There are a variety of problems in managing the programs. They do not appear to detract from the goals of improved acquisition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA041884

Entities

People

  • Clarence A. Patnode Jr.

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Helicopters
  • National Security
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Procurement
  • Production Engineering
  • Program Management
  • Prototypes
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design