A Combat Arm's View of the New Defense Acquisition Strategy

Abstract

The dramatic reshaping of the world during the past three years has put the United states in a position to significantly reduce its defense budget. Not only will this reduction affect DoD's armed forces but also its material acquisition process. The purpose of this paper is to assess the new defense acquisition strategy through the eyes, of the user. It uses a historical vignette to illustrate the impacts on the soldier of decisions made in acquisition. It examines the current plans for technology insertion as well as the external challenges our field forces may encounter. Recommendations include continued modernization, reasonable procurement to research and development investment ratios, and adequate user representation on the Defense Technology Board.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA276885

Entities

People

  • Jerry L. Wiedewitsch

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Ammunition
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Department Of Defense
  • Land Warfare
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Budgets
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Production Engineering
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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