Implementing a Modern Warfighting Supply-Chain for Information Technology Acquisitions
Abstract
The Federal Government has committed hundreds of billions of dollars toward solving problems identified in the 9/11 Commission Report, specifically, the collective failure to share information and deliver actionable intelligence. The Armed Forces suffered the effects of this dilemma for years in Iraq and Afghanistan and the information-sharing challenge persists. As numbers of sensors and data volumes continue to grow exponentially, it will become more daunting unless the government alters its approach. The DoD must implement a separate, agile process for acquiring IT systems that comprise the majority of ISR functionality, This paper summarizes findings across the DoD that support these assertions as well as subsequent organizational corrective responses. Between a DSB Task Force, OSD, and OMB, a shared set of solutions emerges. These recommendations coincide with the vision set forth in the Marine Corps ISR Enterprise Roadmap. The pairing between the need to revamp IT acquisitions and a service-level volition to improve the process provides a unique opportunity for the Marine Corps to demonstrate success through a service-sponsored pilot program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 10, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA600544
Entities
People
- Brian T. Rideout
Organizations
- Marine Corps University