Peace Gate: A Case Study of F-16 FMS (Foreign Military Sales) Management

Abstract

The sale of 40 F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft to the emerging nation of Pakistan not only encompasses a variety of geo-political, economic and military consequences for the country itself but subsequently creates unique challenges for USAF foreign military sales program managers. This thesis examines the managerial challenges and program management performance during the acquisition and logistics support phases of the Peace Gate program. By first analyzing Pakistan as an emerging nation and recipient of F-16 aircraft under the Zia dictatorship. The thesis then discusses program management impediments and consequent management action taken by the USAF, Pakistan Air Force and contractor management teams. Managerial decisions and strategies applied during the sale and support phases are assessed in light of accomplishing Peace Gate program objectives. Conclusions regarding the contribution of specific management techniques toward program success are made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA147543

Entities

People

  • Arthur Greenlee
  • Michael D. O'neill

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Geography
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Students

Readers

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  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).