Weapons system introduction need not be a charade

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Authors
Hurley, Robert Francis, Jr.
Newcomb, David Arthur
Subjects
MK-48 Torpedo Weapons System
Fleet Introduction of a Weapons System
MK-48 Torpedo Case Studies
Systems Acquisition Management Case Studies
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Dean, S.M.
Giauque, W.C.
Date of Issue
1974
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September 1974
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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en_US
Abstract
As the title implies, introduction of a weapons system is an evolution involving the interfacing of a set or several sets of players, led or persuaded by an individual, a group, or an organization, who/that may or may not properly consider the whos, hows, whens, and wheres of communicating their thoughts, ideas, or desires. By demonstrating behavior in the weapons system introduction arena through the presentation of six in depth case studies, the authors attempt to meaningfully expose students to the inexorably powerful, but often neglected, role that these fundamental communications/ coordination considerations exert in the routine prosecution of project management. In the process, focus will be directed toward the dynamic inter and intra relationships existing between users and/or producers who participated in the Fleet Introduction of the MK-48 Torpedo Weapons System. It is the desire of the authors to not only provide some finite insight to specific problems, but to also impart to the student a strong personal identification with and appreciation for the real life pressures and exigencies that manifest in the atmosphere of severe time and money versus quality constraints.
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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.
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