Air Force Journal of Logistics. Volume 27, Number 4, Winter 2003
Abstract
This issue of Air Force Journal of Logistics begins with a special section on contracting and acquisition. In "Acquisition Secrets from the National Reconnaissance Office," Major Joe Mazur, Jr., USAF examines the changes made and the changes needed in the acquisition of space systems. "Injecting Commercial and Innovative Practices into Operational Contracting," by Major Randall F. Looke, USAF discusses the impediments and barriers to using more commercial and innovative practices at the operational contracting level. Of particular note is Looke's consolidation of several major innovations being implemented by operational contracting units. The final article in this section, "Time-Based Acquisition Programs," by Major Kevin J. Schields, USAF examines time-based acquisition programs, which are one solution to high program costs, technological obsolescence, requirements evolution, and meeting new and evolving threats. Another article in this issue is "Flyaway Costs Versus Individual Components of Aircraft: An Analysis," by Captain Dan Ritschel, USAF, Major Michael A. Greiner, USAF, Daniel E. Reynolds, and Michael J. Seibel. This article investigates and measures the risks associated with taking a macro versus micro approach to aircraft cost estimation. The focus is on fighter aircraft and intertheater airlift aircraft. The remaining articles in this issue are "Current Logistics Research - AFMC/XPS Logistics Analysis," by Richard A. Moore; and "Inside Logistics: eLog2l - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management," by Wing Commander Mark Leatham, RAAF.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA423552
Entities
People
- Dan Ritschel
- Joe Mazur Jr.
- Kevin J. Schields
- Michael A. Greiner
- Randall F. Looke
Organizations
- Air Force Logistics Management Agency