Military Acquisitions in El Salvador and in the United States of America: A Comparative and Critical Analysis

Abstract

The Salvadoran Armed Forces have to face a new environment in which resources are severely constrained. To accomplish its mission effectively and efficiently, the Salvadoran Armed Forces must use a more scientific approach to financial management. The United States Department of Defense (DoD) model for acquisitions uses an approach developed using systems engineering and, as a result, most military acquisitions satisfy an effective need. El Salvador Ministry of Defense has substantial problems in the area of acquisitions. This research can help the Salvadoran Armed Forces to develop a more effective acquisition system by providing a frame of reference that can be applied to analyze problems and to define potential solutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA365350

Entities

People

  • Jose A. Rivas

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.