Congressional Involvement and Relations: A Guide for Department of Defense Program Managers.
Abstract
To function properly and be successful, the Department of Defense weapon system acquisition program manager must first understand Congress as an institution, its role in governing, its objectives and how it operates. Second, he must learn the system through which his program is approved, funded and monitored by Congress. Third, he must appreciate the relationship Congress has with DOD and work within the framework of that relationship to manage his program. This Guide is written to assist program managers in achieving the necessary understanding of congressional involvement and relations with DOD. Other DOD officials who work in acquisition also may find it useful. It describes how Congress is organized and structured to carry out its two major responsibilities in dealing with DOD: The legislative process and The oversight function.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA176145
Entities
People
- John D. Stanard Jr.
- John J. Bennett
- Wilbur D. Jones
- William A. Mcmillan