Accession Number:

AD1069066

Title:

Defense Acquisition. Volume 48, Number 1, January-February 2019

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article - Open Access

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA FT BELVOIR United States

Personal Author(s):

• Phillips,James Jr N.
• Gwozdz,Lawrence T.
• Kadzwa,Paul M.
• McCann,Robert T.
• Caram,Mike
• Smith,Barbara
• Miller,Jennifer
• Bauer,Scott
• Schultz,Brian E.
• Speciale,Stephen
• Razzetti,Eugene A.

Report Date:

2019-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

43.0

Abstract:

An unnamed acquisition sage once said, We wouldnt put a new pilot into a 100 million aircraft without first having him put in some time in a flight simulator so why does it make sense to put a new acquisition team on to a 100 million Source Selection without the same degree of attentiveness As we look to create meaningful real-time training, the need to add simulation to the mix is important. For many, it is easy to visualize a training simulator, but it is less easy to see simulation or scenario-based acquisition training. Simulation, as differentiated from an exercise or a workshop, seeks to train on a specific subject and infuse meaningful experience to those participating in the simulation. Using scenario-based acquisition models focuses on team building, gaining a process familiarity through use, and creating a common core of experience shared by the intact team. The result provides for greater team confidence by building team competence.

Descriptors:

• MILITARY ACQUISITION
• military training
• scenarios
• models
• decision making
• REPORTS
• history
• contracts
• program management
• TAXES
• lessons learned
• personnel management
• financial management
• simulations
• CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
• test and evaluation
• planning
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Subject Categories:

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

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE