A Comparative Analysis of the Application of Production Readiness Reviews.

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Abstract:

The Defense System Acquisition Review Council DSARC was established to review a military programs status and make a recommendation to the Secretary of Defense on the programs readiness to transition from one phase into the succeeding phase of the weapons acquisition process. The Air Force is using the Production Readiness Review PRR as a technique to prepare for the DSARC III review held prior to the production phase of the weapons acquisition process. This study analyzes 3 major Air Force weapon system programs to compare their PRR program procedures. Responses were analyzed from System Program Offices and AF Plant Representative Offices to determine if differences did exist. Additionally, 10 AF Systems Command production management experts were interviewed to determine if a standard approach is feasible for conducting future PRR programs. The study indicated that the 3 major programs analyzed did apply different procedures in conducting their respective PRR programs. The authors concludes that a standard PRR approach is feasible and the PRR tasks can be grouped into areas of importance.

Author(s):
Brechtel, Donald L. ; Lathrop, Steven C.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0173

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SLSR-2-76B
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, *OPERATIONAL READINESS, *PRODUCTION CONTROL, *AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT, METHODOLOGY, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, DECISION MAKING, ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, WEAPON SYSTEMS, THESES, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, SCHEDULING, STANDARDS, STANDARDIZATION, TRANSITIONS, PERSONNEL, RANKING, REGULATIONS, SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management
Keyword(s):
PRR(Production readiness reviews), Production readiness reviews, Priorities
Report Date:
1976 Sep 01