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ARJ 94

The cover of ARJ Defense Acquisition Research Journal A Publication of the Defense Acquisition University. A trophy with the words Influencing Defense Acquisition, Delivering Capabilities Faster

DEFENSE ACQUISITION RESEARCH JOURNAL

 

Vol. 27, No. 4

Issue 94: October 2020

The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). All submissions receive a blind review to ensure impartial evaluation. Articles represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DAU or the Department of Defense.

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From the Chairman and Executive Editor

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Camouflage Combat Uniform

COL Robert F. Mortlock, USA (Ret.)

The author of this case history studies the Army’s decision to change the camouflage pattern on combat uniforms. The case history allows acquisition professionals to analyze the Army acquisition decision-making process, specifically focusing on skills in critical thinking, problem solving, resource management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication.

 

APA Citation:
Mortlock, R. F. (2020). Camouflage combat uniform. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 27(4), 354–397. https://doi.org/10.22594/dau.20-854.27.04

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Measuring the Impact of Innovation Activities in Government

Justin F. Brunelle, Daniel Frisk, Benjamin Mayer, Paula Randall, and Awais Sheikh

This research assessed how government-focused innovation organizations advance innovation and evaluate their results.

 

 

APA Citation:
Brunelle, J. F., Frisk, D., Mayer, B., Randall, P., & Sheikh, A. (2020). Measuring the impact of innovation activities in government. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 27(4), 398–435. https://doi.org/10.22594/dau.19-849.27.04

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Delivering Capability Through Competition in Defense Contracting: Does Policy Drive Results?

Lt Col Brian Duddy, USAF (Ret.), Lt Col Timothy Landucci, USAF, and Lt Col Julie A. Knechtel, USAF

As the largest federal obligator of contracted dollars, the Department of Defense (DoD) is rightly scrutinized over contractual spending. The results of this study highlight competition trends across DoD contracts, identify barriers, and inform recommendations to promote future competition.

 

APA Citation:
Duddy, B., Landucci, T., & Knechtel, J. A. (2020). Delivering capability through competition in defense contracting: Does policy drive results? Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 27(4), 436–474. https://doi.org/10.22594/dau.20-855.27.04

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Vol. 27, No. 4

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The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). All submissions receive a blind review to ensure impartial evaluation. Articles represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DAU or the Department of Defense.