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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 30,57 MB
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ISBN : 9781422396322
Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 41,66 MB
Release : 2018-01-21
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ISBN : 9781984060242
Defense Acquisitions: An Analysis of the Special Operations Command's Management of Weapon System Programs
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,14 MB
Release : 2007
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Special Operations Commands (SOCOM) duties have greatly increased since the attacks of September 11, 2001. Today, Special Operations Forces are at work in Afghanistan and Iraq, and SOCOM has been assigned to lead U.S. efforts in the Global War on Terrorism. SOCOM's acquisitions budget has also greatly increased in this period more than doubling from $788 million in 2001 to approximately $1.91 billion in 2006. In light of SOCOM's expanded duties, Congress requested that GAO review SOCOM's management of its acquisition programs. GAO's evaluation includes an assessment of: the types of acquisition programs SOCOM has undertaken since 2001 and whether the programs are consistent with its mission; the extent to which SOCOM's programs have progressed as planned; and the challenges SOCOM faces in managing its acquisition programs.
Author : Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437914691
This report examines how well DoD is planning and executing its weapon acquisition programs. The report includes: (1) an analysis of the overall performance of DoD's 2008 portfolio of 96 major defense acquisition programs and a comparison to the portfolio performance at two other points in time -- 5 years ago and 1 year ago; (2) an analysis of current cost and schedule outcomes and knowledge attained by key junctures in the acquisition process for a subset of 47 weapon programs -- primarily in development -- from the 2008 portfolio; (3) data on other factors that could impact program stability; and (4) an update on changes in DoD's acquisition policies. Includes a one- or two-page assessment of 67 weapon programs. Illustrations.
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Publisher : Defense Acquisition University
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 16,69 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
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"This ninth edition of Introduction to Defense Acquisition Management includes revisions to the regulatory framework for Defense systems acquisition management from the December 2008 Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 and includes policy for determining requirements for defense systems from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 3170 series, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System. This publication is designed to be both an introduction to the world of defense systems acquisition management for the newcomer and a summary-level refresher for the practitioner who has been away from the business for a few years. It focuses on Department of Defense-wide management policies and procedures, not on the details of any specific defense system."--Publisher's website.
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Page : 712 pages
File Size : 30,44 MB
Release : 1982
Category : United States
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Disseminates information concerning new developments and effective actions taken relative to the management of defense systems programs and defense systems acquisition.
Author : Michael J. Sullivan
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 38,95 MB
Release : 2008-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437907652
The DoD expects the cost to develop and procure the major weapon systems in its portfolio to total $1.6 trill. With increased competition for funding within DoD and across the fed. gov¿t., effectively managing these acquisitions is critical. Yet DoD programs often experience poor outcomes -- like increased costs and delayed fielding of needed capabilities. In 2006, a report was issued on DoD¿s processes for identifying needs and allocating resources for its weapon system programs. In 2007, it was reported that DoD consistently commits to more programs than it can support. This report assesses DoD¿s funding approach, identifies factors that influence the effectiveness of this approach, and identifies practices that could help improve DoD¿s approach.
Author : Paul L. Francis
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 42,1 MB
Release : 2008-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437902650
The Army¿s Future Combat System (FCS) requires a software-based advanced information network to meld people, sensors, and weapons into a cohesive fighting force. As software controls 95% of FCS¿s functionality, it determines the success or failure of the program. The Army contracted with the Boeing Co. as a lead systems integrator to define, develop and integrate FCS, including software development. This report addresses risks facing the development of network and software, the practices being used to manage software, and the timing of key network demonstrations. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Author : Moshe Schwartz
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 43,68 MB
Release : 2010-11
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ISBN : 1437935923
On Sept. 8, 1982, Pres. Ronald Reagan signed into law the DoD Authorization Act which included what has come to be known as the Nunn-McCurdy (NM) Act. The NM Act requires DoD to report to Congress whenever a major defense acquisition program experiences cost overruns that exceed certain thresholds. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Background: What is a NM Breach?: NM Thresholds; NM Timelines; Conseq. of a Critical NM Breach; Effectiveness of the NM Act: NM as a Reporting Mechanism; NM as a Mechanism for Controlling Cost Growth; (3) Issues for Congress: NM as a Reporting and Mgmt. Tool; Shortening the NM Timeline; Managing Admin. Breaches; Applying NM-Type Reporting Requirements to O&S Costs. Illus.
Author : Michael J. Sullivan
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 43,70 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437914411
Since FY 2000, the DoD has significantly increased the number of major defense acquisition programs and its overall investment in them. However, acquisition outcomes have not improved. In most cases, the programs failed to deliver capabilities when promised -- often forcing warfighters to spend additional funds on maintaining legacy systems. This testimony describes the systemic problems that have contributed to poor cost and schedule outcomes in DoD¿s acquisition of major weapon systems; recent actions DoD has taken to address these problems; and steps that Congress and DoD need to take to improve the future performance of DoD¿s major weapon programs. Illustrations.
