U.S. Military Program Management

U.S. Military Program Management
Author: Gregory A. Garrett
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2006-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1523097337

An indispensable resource for all defense industry professionals—governmental and commercial! Introducing the only book on the market offering valuable best practices and lessons learned for U.S. military program management The U.S. Department of Defense and the related defense industry together form the largest and most powerful government and business entity in the world, developing some of the most expensive and complex major systems ever created. U. S. Military Program Management presents a detailed discussion, from a multi-functional view, of the ins and outs of U.S. military program management and offers recommendations for improving practices in the future. More than 15 leading experts present case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, from both the government and industry/contractor perspectives. This book addresses the key competencies of effective U.S. military program management in six comprehensive sections: • Requirements management • Program leadership and teamwork • Risk and financial management • Supply chain management and logistics • Contract management and procurement • Special topics

Space Acquisition Policies and Processes

Space Acquisition Policies and Processes
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN:

"Printed for the use of the Committee on Armed Services."

Defense Acquisitions

Defense Acquisitions
Author: Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437914691

This report examines how well DoD is planning and executing its weapon acquisition programs. The report includes: (1) an analysis of the overall performance of DoD's 2008 portfolio of 96 major defense acquisition programs and a comparison to the portfolio performance at two other points in time -- 5 years ago and 1 year ago; (2) an analysis of current cost and schedule outcomes and knowledge attained by key junctures in the acquisition process for a subset of 47 weapon programs -- primarily in development -- from the 2008 portfolio; (3) data on other factors that could impact program stability; and (4) an update on changes in DoD's acquisition policies. Includes a one- or two-page assessment of 67 weapon programs. Illustrations.