The FY96 DOD Technology Base Program

Abstract

Mr. Chainnan, you may have heard of the Department's studies of a "Revolution in Military Affairs" or RMA. The revolution derives not from a single innovation or idea but from a fundamental change in the way America fights. The revolution is driven by making full use of a wide range of new technology involving sensors, computers, low observables, precision guided munitions and telecommunications. Today, I describe a vision of a second but related revolution -- a "Revolution in Military Acquisition Affairs" or RMA2. This revolution will change the way America develops and fields weapon systems. Like the first revolution, this second revolution is driven by capturing the synergism derived from the integration of multiple thrusts. In particular, we are making progress on three fronts: increasing our focus on life cycle cost reduction; making better use of the national industrial base; and implementing acquisition process improvements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 14, 1995
Accession Number
ADA339246

Entities

People

  • Paul G. Kaminski

Organizations

  • Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Collateral Damage
  • Communication Systems
  • Cost Reductions
  • Damage
  • Department Of Defense
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Operations
  • Procurement
  • Situational Awareness
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.