The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act: What Is It and Where Is It Today?

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Abstract:

In November 1990, the Congress passed the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Its purpose was to develop a national, knowledgeable and highly professional cadre of people to run the Department of Defenses large acquisition program. In this study, the author examines DOD progress in implementing this legislation and some of the key requirements that were intended to make professionals of those individuals involved in defense acquisition. He also considers the evolving differences within each of the military services, differences that may lead to delays or compromises on the path to the full implementation required by October 1, 1993.

Author(s):
Santo-donato, Arthur S.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA248147
Pagination:
0074

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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/SSI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*ACQUISITION, *LEGISLATION, REQUIREMENTS, CONGRESS, NATIONAL DEFENSE, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Forces and Organizations, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT
Report Date:
1992 Jan 27