Low Density Materiel Acquisition and Sustainment on the Battlefield

Abstract

This paper provides insight to problems associated with the acquisition and sustainment of low-density materiel for Army divisions. It also examines the impact of low-density acquisition on the defense technology and industrial base. As the defense technology and industrial base is down-sized following the collapse of the former Soviet Union and its client states, preservation of the United States mobilization base is essential. This paper presents a discussion of acquisition strategy management of budget constraints, contractor selection, training and sustainment considerations that should be addressed prior to awarding a procurement contract.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264906

Entities

People

  • Lawrence G. Arrol

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
  • Manufacturing
  • National Security
  • Program Management
  • Security
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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