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ISSN 2637-5052
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PRODUCT SUPPORT: THE KEY TO WARFIGHTER READINESS
From the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support
Lisa P. Smith
“Product support” is critical to effectively and affordably ensuring our weapon systems meet Warfighter needs—and it is receiving intensified congressional scrutiny.
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Test and Evaluation—Where the Rubber Meets the Road in Digital Engineering
Eileen Bjorkman, Ph.D., and John Grigaliunas, M.E.
The key to delivering future force capabilities at the speed of relevance is integrated digital ecosystems for designing, testing, and modernizing systems.
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Coupling Digital Engineering With High-Performance Computing
James M. Landreth, P.E.
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program can improve the productivity and speed of innovation.
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The Advanced Vehicle Power Technology ALLIANCE—a Successful Interagency Collaboration
David J. Gorsich, Ph.D., Scott Schramm, M.M.E., and Jean M. Dasch, Ph.D.
A joint research program between DoD and the Department of Energy on advanced automotive technology provides a model for interagency cooperation.
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Ten Powerful Enablers of Functional Area Governance in the Defense Acquisition Workforce
Bill Kobren
Workforce professional development is a principal empowerment for desired defense acquisition and sustainment outcomes. Here are 10 key foundational enablers and tenets.
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How Executive Coaching Gives Acquisition Leaders a Decisive Edge
Dennis A. Teefy and Chris Robinson
An executive coach can facilitate development of a workforce leader. It is important to select a coach with the right background and personality that meshes well with the person who is coached.
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The PM’s Role in Missile Technology Control
William Crenshaw
At least one member of an Integrated Product Team must be trained in controlling various materials to prevent proliferation of ballistic missiles and other unmanned weapons-delivery systems.
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