The USAF PEO/DAC/MAD Structure: Successful Pattern for Future Weapon System Acquisition ?

Abstract

Among the acquisition streamlining initiatives of the past decade was the creation of the program executive officer position to oversee the execution of a portfolio of related major programs. This officer, in the direct reporting chain between the program manager and the service acquisition executive, has improved and focused program oversight and execution. But the imposed insertion of this position into the existing Air Force acquisition structure has complicated the relative roles and responsibilities with other acquisition officials- specifically the mission area directors and the designated acquisition commanders and has had mixed results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA371952

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Pinney

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Procurement
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Program Management
  • Students
  • Training
  • War Colleges

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