Defense Acquisition System and its challenges from PM's point of view
By: Ertugrul Uzunoglu
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Description: The Defense Acquisition System acquires weapon systems and other items used by armed forces to meet      threats to national security in a rapidly changing internal and external environment. Over the last decade, many      improvements have been implemented in the Defense Acquisition System. Some have been extremely      effective, and others less effective, but the dynamic environment and desire to be perfect lead to continuous      change. This thesis analysis the Defense Acquisition System and its challenges from a program manager's      perspective and presents a snapshot of the current system by means of a comprehensive review of the system      and a survey of acquisition managers. The major conclusion drawn from this research is that the uncertainty of      the environment and the unstable/lack of funding are the main sources of the challenges. Rigid controls placed      on all the resources are detracting the program manager from higher primary function of managing the program.      Therefore, effective communication and cooperation between interested parties and an increased      empowerment of the PM will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Defense Acquisition System.
Notes: "September 1998."

Thesis advisor(s): Brad R. Naegle, Sandre M. Desbrow.

Thesis (M.S. in Management) Naval Postgraduate School, September 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-146)

Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

Also available online.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.

Turkish Navy author.

dk/dk cc:9116 11/24/98.