Accession Number:

AD1016121

Title:

Leveraging Better Buying Power to Deliver Better Product Support Outcomes

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article

Corporate Author:

Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Materiel Readiness Washington United States

Personal Author(s):

• Medlin,John
• Frankston,Jeff

Report Date:

2011-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

3.0

Abstract:

How often have you heard the expression that systems are thrown over the fence from acquisition to sustainment Or that systems which transition from acquisition to sustainment often didnt adequately plan for and fund sustainment As a result of this real or perceived scenario, the under secretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics USDAT and L has been elevating the prominence of sustainment planning in requirements and acquisition, and instantiating it in policy documentation.

Descriptors:

• military acquisition
• planning
• LIFE CYCLE COSTS
• program management
• COST REDUCTIONS

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE