A Comparative Analysis of the Acquisition Strategies of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Javelin Medium Antiarmor Weapon System.

Abstract

This thesis evaluates the acquisition strategies of two developmental weapon system programs: Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Javelin Medium Antiarmor Weapon System. The study examines the defense acquisition process through the comparison of the acquisition strategies of the programs. An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the two acquisition strategies and an evaluation of the similarities and differences of the two programs are provided. From this study, lessons learned are identified that can be used by other acquisition managers and their staffs to effectively manage future programs. Significant lessons learned indicate that the maturity level of technology selected for use, proper tailoring, use of realism and dual sourcing are critical to the successful development of an acquisition strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA302934

Entities

People

  • Jackie W. David

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Business Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Deployment
  • Government Procurement
  • Guided Missiles
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Acquisition
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Missile Defense Systems.