Accession Number:

ADA274729

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board on Use of Commercial Components in Military Equipment

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1989-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

111.0

Abstract:

The Task Force found that, despite overwhelming verbal support, movement toward greater use of commercial products and practices has been slow. Well intentioned reform in legislation and regulation, increased oversight and audit, continued expansion of administrative burden, and increased risk of civil and criminal liability have combined to make Defense procurement more and more discordant with commercial practices. To overcome this slide away from commercial products and buying practices, the Task Force recommends that the Secretary make commercial acquisition the flag ship of procurement reform.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY EQUIPMENT
• *COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
• ACQUISITION
• MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• PRODUCTION
• TASK FORCES

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE