In Pursuit of Agile Acquisition: Are We There Yet?
Abstract
The goals of this discourse are four-fold. First, to define agile acquisition and discuss some of the challenges and misperceptions associated with Army materiel development. Secondly, to highlight the successes and failures of the Army's ability to rapidly acquire capabilities in both time of peace and war. Thirdly, to examine the overarching Decision Support Systems (DSS), the overarching process that drives Army Acquisition, and the role that culture, stewardship, risk, and key stakeholders play in that system. It is important as a precursor to understand the distinct and separate components of the DSS processes before recommending improvements within that formula that could promote acquisition expediency with an acceptable level of risk. Finally, the narrative endeavors to ascertain and highlight the positive impacts on our national security and strength by increasing the military arm of power through improved acquisition agility that speeds the development and deployment of innovative capabilities to the force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA589342
Entities
People
- Richard J. Hornstein
Organizations
- United States Army War College