Emerging Strategies in Defense Acquisitions and Military Procurement

Emerging Strategies in Defense Acquisitions and Military Procurement

Author: Burgess, Kevin

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-07-22

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1522506004

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Military and defense organizations are a vital component to any nation. In order to maintain the standards of these sectors, new procedures and practices must be implemented. Emerging Strategies in Defense Acquisitions and Military Procurement is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the present state of defense organizations, examining reforms and solutions necessary to overcome current limitations and make vast improvements to their infrastructure. Highlighting methodologies and theoretical foundations that promote more effective practices in defense acquisition, this book is ideally designed for academicians, practitioners, researchers, upper-level students, and professionals engaged in defense industries.


Management of Defense Acquisition Projects

Management of Defense Acquisition Projects

Author: Rene G. Rendon

Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Incorporated

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781624105098

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Written for both students and practitioners, Management of Defense Acquisition Projects enables the reader to understand the broad range of disciplines and activities that must be integrated in order to achieve successful acquisition outcomes. This second edition features significant updates throughout, and totally new chapters.


Statistics, Testing, and Defense Acquisition

Statistics, Testing, and Defense Acquisition

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1998-05-08

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0309174198

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For every weapons system being developed, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) must make a critical decision: Should the system go forward to full-scale production? The answer to that question may involve not only tens of billions of dollars but also the nation's security and military capabilities. In the milestone process used by DOD to answer the basic acquisition question, one component near the end of the process is operational testing, to determine if a system meets the requirements for effectiveness and suitability in realistic battlefield settings. Problems discovered at this stage can cause significant production delays and can necessitate costly system redesign. This book examines the milestone process, as well as the DOD's entire approach to testing and evaluating defense systems. It brings to the topic of defense acquisition the application of scientific statistical principles and practices.


Defense Acquisitions

Defense Acquisitions

Author: Gene L. Dodaro

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2011-06

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1437983650

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Includes observations on the performance of DoD's 2010 portfolio of 98 major defense acquisition programs; data on selected factors that can affect program outcomes; an assessment of the knowledge attained by key junctures in the acquisition process for a subset of 40 programs; and observations on the implementation of acquisition reforms. To conduct this review, the auditor analyzed cost, schedule, and quantity data and collected data from program offices on performance requirements and software development; technology, design, and manufacturing knowledge; and the implementation of DoD's acquisition policy and acquisition reforms. He also compiled assessments of 71 weapon programs. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.


Defense Acquisitions

Defense Acquisitions

Author: Michael J. Sullivan

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1437914128

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This review includes the feasibility and advisability of: (1) estab. a process in which the commanders of combatant commands provide input on the capabilities needed to accomplish their missions over 15 years or more; (2) estab. a materiel solutions process for addressing identified gaps in critical warfighting capabilities; (3) revising the acquisition process by estab. shorter, more frequent acquisition program milestones; (4) requiring the milestone decision authority to specify the period of time that will be required to deliver an initial operational capability; (5) estab. a new office to provide independent cost and performance est.; (6) requiring certifications of program status; and (7) modifying the role played by the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces. Illus.


Leading a Learning Revolution

Leading a Learning Revolution

Author: Frank J. Anderson

Publisher: Pfeiffer

Published: 2008-02-13

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0470227257

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Leading a Learning Revolution tells the compelling story of a learning revolution that took place within the U.S. Department of Defense. Written by practitioners who actually walked the walk, this account of the creation of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) provides a clear blueprint that others can follow. It shares, in detail, the best practices they developed, so that the thousands of training organizations worldwide striving to create premier corporate universities can catapult forward. Offering an insiderÕs look at the process, the authors clearly explain how they transformed an outdated training provider into a world-class university. Step-by-step the book outlines the enduring principles that were pivotal to Defense Acquisition UniversityÕs success and describes the environment, early victories, current methods, and subsequent results. The authors discuss how to establish a mission and vision, develop a performance-based strategic planning process, and tackle change initiative. They also explain the development and implementation of web-enabled learning architecture and reveal how to effectively measure and evaluate performance. In addition, the authors present strategies for assuring continual improvement and organizational growth. With this book, any organization can tap into DAUÕs best practices and winning strategies for improving corporate learning.


Defense Acquisitions

Defense Acquisitions

Author: Paul Francis

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1437903150

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By law, there is an annual assessment of the Missile Defense Agency¿s (MDA) progress in developing and fielding a Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Funded at $8 billion to nearly $10 billion per year, it is the largest R&D program in the DoD. The program has been managed in two-year increments, known as blocks. Block 2006, the second BMDS block, was completed in Dec. 2007. This report assessed MDA¿s progress in: (1) meeting Block 2006 goals for fielding assets, completing work within estimated cost, conducting tests, and demonstrating the performance of the overall system in the field; and (2) making managerial improvements to transparency, accountability, and oversight. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.