Congressional Preceptions of the Army's Materiel Acquisition Process.
Abstract
The study was undertaken to determine Congressional perceptions of the Army's materiel acquisition process, including the interface between Army representatives and the Congress, especially as compared to the other services. The research technique was the use of structured interviews. Thirty-one legislators and staff in the Armed Services Committees and Defense Sub-committees of the Appropriations Committees in both houses of Congress were interviewed. The Congressional perception is that the Army can and should be doing a better job with materiel acquisition in spite of the external factors acknowledged as impacting on the process. Primary complaints centered on the length of the process. In addition, the Army needs to improve its interface techniques with the Congress, especially in the establishment and nurturing of personal relationships. Finally, the Army is indicted for manifesting less candor and forthrightness than the other services. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 16, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADB057417
Entities
People
- James D. Delk
Organizations
- United States Army War College