The Current and Future Force Acquisition Strategy and Structure

Abstract

This research paper will explore the acquisition strategy process and structure as necessary components to successfully transform the Army. The last major Army transformation was in the 1980s during the Big 5 programs that implemented a platform centric acquisition approach. The Brigade Combat Team (BCT) program started in 2000 concentrated on building a family of vehicles with off-the-shelf technology. The BCT program implemented innovative changes to their strategy for synergy and unity of effort that streamlined the acquisition process. The BCT changes are helping to mold and develop the Future Combat System (FCS) strategy. However the Army's Future Force system of systems concept is a holistic environment that requires extensive integration and embedded advanced technology systems. The FCS is the materiel enabler to achieve transformation and is an aggregate of systems coming together and fielded as a unit of action. This paper will evaluate the Current and Future Force acquisition strategy process and structure.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423699

Entities

People

  • John L. Koster

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Application Software
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Commerce
  • Complex Systems
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Military Acquisition
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Radio Equipment
  • System Of Systems
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.