A Methodology for Defense Systems Acquisition.

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the management of systems-acquisitions for the Department of Defense (DOD). It indicates how the DOD can apply systems-engineering techniques for a more effective approach to decisions involved in developing and procuring DOD systems. Based on an analysis of the existing policy structure of the DOD for acquiring new systems, a model is developed for the activities and major-decision points of that system's acquisition process using various phases and steps of systems-engineering methodology. The nature and the structure of the decision process provide specific areas where a systems-engineering methodology could be applied most beneficially. After the criteria are established for choosing the appropriate systems-engineering tools and techniques, a methodology is developed with specific analysis procedures dependent on the stage of the acquisition process and the nature of the decision under consideration. A systems-engineering team with specific functions and characteristics is suggested as a means by which the methodology is implemented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA080127

Entities

People

  • Maurice A. Roesch Iii

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Government Procurement
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Intelligence Cycle
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Operations Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design