Accession Number:

ADA361142

Title:

Acquisition Initiatives in the New Environment: Multi-year Procurement Update

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jun 97-Dec 98

Corporate Author:

INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• Tyson, Karen W.
• Hunter, David E.
• Rendon, Daria C.

Report Date:

1998-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

40.0

Abstract:

This document is an annotated briefing about the use of multi-year procurement MYP as a means of acquiring weapon systems. Historically, MYP has been an effective way to reduce cost growth in acquisition programs. We studied the results of recent cases of MYP, among them the CH-47 cargo helicopter, UH-60L utility helicopter, and the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles FMTV. We concluded that although MYP has not been widely used, it is worthy of consideration for use with mature systems, rather than with major new systems.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• DECISION MAKING
• ACQUISITION
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• MILITARY EQUIPMENT
• MILITARY VEHICLES
• COSTS
• HELICOPTERS
• PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE