DAT&L - January-February 2014
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What Really Matters in Defense Acquisition
Frank Kendall
From the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.
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Mini-Warriors
Microelectromechanical Systems: A Munitions Revolution
Dan Jean, Ph.D., Dan Pines and Kevin Cochran
Machines measured only in millimeters, with gears and levers smaller than dust mites, are increasingly found in systems in daily use and can offer potentially significant savings in defense acquisitions.
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Future Space System Acquisitions
Is the Key “What” or “When”?
Lt. Gen. Aloysius G. Casey, USAF (Ret.) and Col. Eugene J. DeNezza, USAF (Ret.)
A serious discussion is under way in the defense community on the strategic direction of future space system acquisitions. Should we continue and/or improve aggregated space systems over time or move quickly toward small-satellite, platform-focused architectures?
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Concepts for Change
DoD’s 2014 Research and Engineering Strategy
Alan Shaffer
As our warfighters move off the frontline in Iraq and Afghanistan and the Defense Department rebalances to the Asia-Pacific region, continued investment is needed in innovative and adaptable capabilities to meet emerging global threats.
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A Program Master Schedule Can Improve Results
Patrick K. Barker
A program master schedule assists informed decisions and a proactive stance. A dynamic model that reflects best scheduling practices is desirable. Schedulers must have a firm command of project management theory and practice and possess leadership and communication skills.
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Scorecard Reviews—for Improved Software Reliability
Timothy Pohland and David Bernreuther
The Defense Department’s ability to provide a high level of Soldier services while minimizing overhead and other sustainment costs is tied directly to the reliability of large and complex software systems.
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The Original Director for Test and Evaluation
Steven J. Hutchison, Ph.D.
A look at the challenges involved in forming the first Director of Test and Evaluation (DT&E) office in the Pentagon and its evolution into today’s DT&E office.
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Thirty-Year Plans
What They Are and Why We Need Them
Vince Matrisciano
Army leadership must constantly prioritize funding, scheduling and materiel acquisition. These decisions are becoming more complex given the current and projected fiscal challenges.
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Promoting Effective Competition— in the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program
Stephen J. Mills
Competition throughout the life cycle of an acquisition program not only is possible, it is alive and well in the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program.
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Your PM Personality—and Why It Matters
Owen Gadeken, DSci., Eng. Mgt.
Most DAU students in the program management (PM) career path don’t think a lot about the impact of their personality or management style until they begin to have problems on the job.
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Predicting Program Success—Not Child’s Play
Debra E. Hahn
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