Accession Number:

ADA286411

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Acquiring Defense Software Commercially

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1994-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

65.0

Abstract:

The Defense Science Board Task Force on Acquiring Defense Software Commercially recognizes that DoD systems are becoming increasingly dependent on the use of software as the mechanism for implementing operational capabilities. To adapt to changing military and national security situations, DoD is more dependent than ever on its ability to modify mission software rapidly, often in near real-time. However, software remains the schedule and cost driver for the development and maintenance of many important defense systems

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• *COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
• *MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• TASK FORCES

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE