Acquisition Streamlining Efforts within the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.

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Abstract:

In 1986, Deputy Secretary of Defense W. H. Taft IV, established an Acquisition Streamlining Initiative ASI which addresses and attempts to streamline the acquisition process and mandated requirements. This research reviews efforts of one Hardware Systems Command--the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command SPAWAR--to implement ASI. In reviewing the five major programs streamlined thus far at SPAWAR, it was found in which savings were achieved, however, is the primary focus of this study.

Author(s):
Mckeever, Michelle C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0077

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.4.1_Manage Risk; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ACQUISITION, *COST EFFECTIVENESS, *NAVAL PROCUREMENT, SPACE WARFARE, NAVAL WARFARE, REQUIREMENTS, SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, SAVINGS, TACTICAL AIR COMMAND, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, CONTRACTS, THESES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
SPAWAR(Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command), ASI(Acquisition Streamlining Initiative)
Report Date:
1987 Jun 01