The Memorandum of Understanding: Issues in the Formation of International Cooperative Projects

Abstract

With defense budgets shrinking world wide, a successful national defense will increasingly depend on the successful use of international cooperative programs (ICPs). Failure of the DOD to recognize and deal with its shortcomings in ICP management could result in increased costs and a decreased willingness of foreign countries and firms to participate in these programs with the U.S. The foundation of all ICPs is the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU). These complex documents detail the roles and responsibilities of each participating nation. Because of their importance and intricate nature, negotiating MOUs can take months and even years. This research will outline the MOU process from its very inception as a potential cooperative program to its consummation as an actual international agreement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA229467

Entities

People

  • John G. Jeter

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Budgets
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Defense Systems
  • Geographic Regions
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Systems Management
  • Technology Transfer
  • United States

Readers

  • Economics
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.