Lessons Learned: M1 Abrams Tank System

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to document the lessons learned based on a review of the acquisition management practices used on the M1 Tank Program. For the most part, the study team concentrated on those areas which were impacted by the use of competition, accelerated schedules, budget constraints and international collaboration. The study focuses on the success of the M1 program office in coping with the problems and issues in such areas as technology, technical risks, business management, configuration management, test and evaluation, integrated logistics support, international collaboration, transitioning to production, and production.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135524

Entities

People

  • C. Lowe
  • E. H. Birdseye
  • G. E. Morrow

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Business Administration
  • Engineers
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Geography
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Organizational Structure
  • Reliability
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Economics
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.