A DSMC Simulation: Decision Exercises,

Abstract

In order to create a realistic learning environment for future acquisition managers at the Defense Systems management College, a series of 20 case studies and 3 decision exercises have been developed to provide a scenario as close as possible to the real world of weapons systems acquisition management. A womb-to-tomb approach is taken: i.e., a mythical weapon system, System X, begins its life in mission-area analysis; has a gestation period culminating in a Justification for Major System New Start; then a development, production and deployment life; and finally is retired and disposed of. The system acquisition life cycle is the background structure on which the story-line for these cases is maintained. The Decision Exercises utilize the same story-line as the cases; they provide the student an opportunity to make systems acquisition decisions, then live with the consequences of these decisions.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADP000211

Entities

People

  • George R. Mcaleer Jr

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Case Studies
  • Defense Systems
  • Life Cycles
  • Mission Area Analysis
  • Systems Management
  • Training
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation