Accession Number:

ADA058443

Title:

Report of the Acquisition Cycle Task Force. 1977 Summer Study

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1978-03-15

Pagination or Media Count:

196.0

Abstract:

The recommendations of the Task Force are directed toward three principal areas where improvements in the present process would have beneficial effects on the length and cost of weapon system acquisition Acquisition management flexibility Acquisition program stability and, Defense system affordability.

Descriptors:

• *LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
• *MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• *DEFENSE PLANNING
• GUIDED MISSILES
• ACQUISITION
• DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
• NAVAL VESSELS
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
• LIFE CYCLE COSTS
• TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
• PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING
• TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
• MILITARY BUDGETS
• TACTICAL AIRCRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE