Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division, its Creation and Role

Abstract

This thesis is a study of the Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division (AFALD) and how it fits into the acquisition community. The accomplishments of AFALD are examined against its objectives of influencing logistics supportability early in the acquisition process and providing a smooth transition of management responsibility from AFSC to AFLC at PMRT. To accomplish this, the thesis begins with a discussion of the acquisition process and a chronological development of the acquisition philosophy and structure from the Army Signal Corps in 1917 to the creation of AFALD. Then AFALD, along with its deputates, are examined as to mission and structure for interface into the acquisition community. Accomplishments of AFALD are then compared to AFALD's stated mission and objectives. Finally, several questions concerning lines of authority and responsibility are raised about the various organizations involved in the acquisition process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061357

Entities

People

  • Clarke W. Powers
  • Thomas J. Recktenwalt

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Procurement
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Contracts
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.