The Next Acquisition Challenge: Transitioning Enduring Capability

Abstract

This paper examines a critical component of the Operational Needs Statement (ONS) / Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement (JUONS) process. The ONS/JUONS process was designed to rapidly address capability shortfalls identified by the Combatant Commanders that would otherwise unnecessarily endanger military personnel or lead to potential mission failure. However, now that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are drawing down, it is vital that capabilities fielded under JUONS/ONS are examined to determine their utility for the future. To address this requirement the Army s Capabilities Development for Rapid Transition (CDRT) process was developed to identify, assess, and validate systems that have been fielded and transition them into the formal Program of Record acquisition process. This paper analyzes the effectiveness of CDRT process in achieving its objectives and to provide recommendations for how the current transition process can be improved to ensure we are investing in the right force for the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA593031

Entities

People

  • Anthony M. Wizner

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Classification
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transitions
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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