A comparison of the acquisition process for ship construction projects of the Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy
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Authors
Caton, David P. R.
Subjects
Australia
Procurement
Shipbuilding
Procurement
Shipbuilding
Advisors
Cullen, William H.
Date of Issue
1981-06
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en_US
Abstract
This tnesis compares the processes of acquisition for ship construction
projects in the Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy.
It examines the problems associated with government furnished equipment
with regard to specifications, timing, quality assurance, and cost. The
requirements of standardisation, commonality, and interoperability with
allied nations is also discussed.
The differences are not many, and can be attributed to the demographic
aspects of each country, and the fact there is always more tnan one way
of operating. The process theoretically should flow smoothly from one
phase to the next, however, differences between authorities on minor
aspects can lead to delays in the total project.
A proposal for a replacement shipbuilding programme for the Royal
Australian Navy is presented, whereby the fleet would be continually
updated with new ships and new weapon systems on a cyclical basis. This
proposal would increase involvement by Australian industries in warships
for Australia. It would also solve many of the current problems with
government furnished equipment, and provide a substantial degree of
standardisation.
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.