Systems Management of Air Force Standard Communications-Computer systems: There is a Better Way

Abstract

This document discusses USAF policy and management procedures for acquiring and fielding standard communications computer systems. A review of current Air Force base-level conditions is made to assess the impact of functionals acquiring and fielding unique computer systems through the standard systems contracts and current acquisition process. An analysis of the Air Force acquisition and Life-Cycle Management process is made to assess the viability of existing AF Regulations 700 and 800 toward achieving maximum efficiencies from Life-Cycle practices. A further examination of the Air Force organizational structure is made to determine deficiencies and to make recommendations. The lack of architecture, central authority, and adherence to existing Life-Cycle Management policy causes a fragmented approach to acquiring, controlling, intergrating, and providing Life-Cycle Management for communications-computer systems in the Air Force. Conclusions are drawn to assist in overcoming these deficiencies. (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202138

Entities

People

  • Gary M. Musgrove
  • Joseph W. Davis
  • Robert A. Allen Jr.

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Processing Equipment
  • System Software
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Occupational Health and Safety.