Accession Number:

ADA052107

Title:

Program Management in Less-than-Major Conventional Air-Launched Weapons Projects.

Descriptive Note:

Study project rept.,

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COLL FORT BELVOIR VA

Personal Author(s):

• Nicholson,Herbert Henry Joseph

Report Date:

1977-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

This study examined less-than-major acquisition programs in the conventional air-launched weapons field in terms of management approaches and potential problem situations. The report brings out problems concerning personnel and staffing in the program office, management information systems, interintra-agency interface, and multiple and joint service situations. The information was derived from files and interviews with personnel associated with conventional weapons research and development activities. Author

Descriptors:

• *ACQUISITION
• *MANAGEMENT
• *NAVAL PROCUREMENT
• LOGISTICS SUPPORT
• LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• OPERATIONS RESEARCH
• NAVAL PLANNING
• AIR LAUNCHED

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE