Military Handbook: Department of Defense Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) Program Implementation Guide

Abstract

This handbook provides information and guidance to personnel responsible for the acquisition and use of weapon system technical data. Its purpose is to assist in the transition from paper-intensive processes to digital data delivery and access. It also supports the structuring of contract requirements to achieve integration of various contractor automated capabilities for design, manufacturing, and logistic support. Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) is a DoD and Industry strategy to enable, and to accelerate, the integration of digital technical information for weapon system acquisition, design, manufacture, and support. CALS will provide for an effective transition from current paper-intensive weapon system life cycle processes to the efficient use of digital information technology. The purpose of CALS is to improve industry and DoD productivity and quality, and thus improve supportability, military readiness, and combat effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 20, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206369

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Digital Communications
  • Digital Information
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Information Processing
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Network Protocols
  • System Software
  • Systems Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.