Accession Number:

ADA367459

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Acquisition Reform Phase IV Subpanel on Research and Development.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Fuhrman, Robert A.

Report Date:

1999-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

121.0

Abstract:

This report provides the Research and Development Subpanels assessment of Acquisition Reform Initiatives, Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration Programs, a number of acquisition process models, specific Research and Development RD programs, and the acquisition education and training programs. The subpanels recommendations stress the importance of implementing Price Based Acquisition as a major reform initiative for the Department. It also offers specific recommendations for the Joint Strike Fighter, shipbuilding, space, Joint Tactical Radio System, and education and training programs of the Department.

Descriptors:

• *ACQUISITION
• *MILITARY RESEARCH
• *MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY
• DECISION MAKING
• TRAINING
• COST MODELS
• TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
• DESIGN TO COST

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE