Analysis of rapid acquisition processes to fulfill future urgent needs
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Authors
Arellano, Robert L.
Pringle, Ryan G.
Sowell, Kelly L.
Subjects
rapid acquisition
urgent needs
rapid fielding of capabilities
urgent needs
rapid fielding of capabilities
Advisors
Jones, Ray
Pickar, Charles K.
Naegle, Brad
Date of Issue
2015-12
Date
Dec-15
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The objective of this project is to analyze rapid acquisition processes in order to evaluate the current organization, structure and regulations within the Department of Defense (DOD). This analysis helps determine if the rapid acquisition process used for two programs is repeatable for future endeavors. Additional analysis of identified DOD regulations and organizations shows how the rapid acquisition process expedited these systems and how it benefited the warfighter. The project reviews statutory and regulatory requirements covering the rapid acquisition process in the DOD and compares current DOD processes and the effects of their implementation. The project also reviews the warfighters’ actions when DOD entities do not address critical needs within reasonable timelines. The analysis results indicate that the current DOD organization and regulations do not provide an effective means for future rapid acquisition requirements, do not effectively promote the agility needed for rapid acquisition, and actually encumber the rapid acquisition process.
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Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.