D. D. Acker
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 10
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This paper presents the salient points from a 650-page report, and some of my comments regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the defense systems acquisition review process. At the outset, the origin and evolution of the Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council (DSARC) and the Defense Resources Board (DRB) will be reviewed. Then observations and perceptions of the review process will be made based upon an analysis of several defense system programs. The fundamental question to be answered by the evaluation of the review process was whether experience has shown that DSARC reviews are still the most effective way to ensure a smooth transition of a defense system program from one program phase to the next phase. The experience data based used in answering this question was the result of (1) fact-finding investigations of 16 programs, and (2) interviews with current and prior DOD officials having defense system management knowledge and experience. Conclusions and recommendations are offered based upon the results of the evaluation. (Author).