Improving Defense Acquisition Decision Making

Abstract

This research investigates evidence and tests the hypothesis that the linkages between the defense acquisition management system, the requirements process, and the budgeting system are not sufficiently defined to enable the success of acquisition programs. These disconnects contribute to weapons systems cost overruns, schedule delays, and performance problems, and are exacerbated by the ever-changing global security environment and rapid pace of technological advancement. Through historical research, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and a comprehensive review of current policies and procedures, this research illuminates these areas of disconnect and proposes specific recommendations to fix them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA518523

Entities

People

  • William R. Fast

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Control Systems
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Resource Management
  • Security
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design