Assessment of a Strategic Partnership Between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and the U.S. Army Developmental Test Command
Abstract
There are thousands of books, articles, and theories based on organizational management and growth. This research paper takes two of the hundreds of documented planning techniques to identify opportunities and issues facing a partnership between the U.S. Army Developmental Test Command (DTC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. On the surface, the potential for cooperation and teaming seems straightforward and logical. DHS S&T has technology testing needs to support its acquisition programs, and DTC has established test facilities and a workforce that are already meeting similar needs for the U.S. Army. Upon further inspection, the issue requires the evaluation of two problems: (1) Is it possible?, and (2) How do we make it happen? This research paper focuses solely on the first problem. To answer whether it is possible, the paper uses two approaches. First, a comparison is made between the technology needs of DHS S&T and the existing facilities, capability, experience, and personnel of DTC. Second, the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of the problem are evaluated from the perspectives of both DHS S&T and DTC. This information provides the basis for senior leaders of the organizations to determine if the evidence is available to "make it happen."
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA549313
Entities
People
- Dennis A. Teefy
Organizations
- Defense Acquisition University