In-Plant Technical Assistance for Software

Abstract

One purpose of the study was to document the differences in the development of hardware and software for USAF weapons systems. A further purpose was to document the functions presently being performed by the buying activity (SPO) and by contract administration services (CAS) personnel in software acquisition. Another purpose of the study was to document the technical functions which should be performed by SPO and CAS for more effective management of software acquisition. A final purpose of the study was to document personnel skills (for CAS) and policy changes needed to support the recommended technical functions. Keywords: Quality assurance; Life cycles; Acquisition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 29, 1986
Accession Number
ADA182340

Entities

People

  • Dennis Blosser

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contract Administration
  • Contracts
  • Engineers
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Software Development
  • System Software
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering.