All submissions receive a masked review to ensure impartial evaluation.
Submissions Submissions are welcomed from anyone involved in the defense acquisition process. Defense acquisition is defined as the conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, deployment, logistic support, modification, and disposal of weapons and other systems, supplies, or services to satisfy Defense Department needs, or intended for use in support of military missions. Research Articles Manuscripts should reflect research or empirically-supported experience in one or more of the aforementioned areas of acquisition. Research or tutorial articles should not exceed 4,500 words. Opinion pieces should be limited to 1,500 words.