Analysis of the Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Life Cycle Management Framework for Human Systems Integration Documentation

Abstract

The objective of this thesis is to conduct a thorough analysis of the documentation and policy that currently exists within the Department of Defense (DoD) framework. There are numerous gaps within this documentation pertaining to Human Systems Integration (HSI) in the Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (IDAT&L) Life Cycle. The U.S. Navy currently implements HSI at different stages throughout the Life Cycle, but it lacks continuity throughout the entire process. A detailed analysis of the IDAT&L framework can potentially aid in redefining how the Navy should address HSI, by identifying areas where HSI policies and guidelines should exist, but currently do not (i.e., gaps), and then proposing ways to close those gaps and streamline the HSI process as a whole throughout the Navy. This thesis suggests a potential, strengthened framework for HSI in the Navy, based on the information and findings gathered from not only the current framework, but also current Navy policies. The outcome of this thesis is to improve the entire HSI process throughout the Navy and help ensure that HSI is used effectively throughout the acquisition process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA514431

Entities

People

  • Jeanine A. Lang
  • Pamela F. Mclaughlin

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Configuration Management
  • Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Operations Research
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • United States Naval Academy

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
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