Cheyenne Mountain System Acquisitions: Problems and Principles

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Abstract:

Acquisition of computer systems for the NORAD Command Post at Cheyenne Mountain has been problematic throughout its entire history. The acquisitions have been characterized by unrealistic specifications, budget overruns, slipping schedules and ill-defined responsibility in each of the three historical programs--NOCOPS, 427M and the Cheyenne Mountain Upgrades. When problems were encountered in each of these phases, intervention by high command levels was necessary in order to achieve operational capability. An historical study of these problems and solutions leads to principles which were shown to work in the Granite Sentry Program, and which should be required in future Cheyenne Mountain acquisitions.

Author(s):
Conoley, Ellis K.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Pagination:
0055

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ACQUISITION, DETECTORS, SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, SOLUTIONS(GENERAL), COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, BUDGETS, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), COMPUTERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems, Computer Systems Management and Standards, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
*COMPUTER SYSTEMS, *CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN(COLORADO), NORAD, MANAGEMENT, NORTH AMERICA, *SYSTEMS ACQUISITIONS, PROBLEMS, PRINCIPLES
Report Date:
1990 May 01