applications in acquisition changing defense environment
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Applications in Acquisition
Changing Defense Environment
21st Century Environment
Late 20th CenturyWorld Population 7BTerrorism 500+ incidentsNuclear States 5 admitted (4 more?)Refugees 25M+Major Conflicts 50+U.S. Drug Costs $140BU.S. Defense $260B approx
Emerging Security Environment
• Global threat environment– Rogues, renegades, outlaws– Terrorism– Transnational crimes– Technology development and proliferation
• Critical Uncertainties– Strategic nuclear threats– Regional WMD– Large regional militaries
Emerging Security Environment
• New and modified warfare– Information warfare– Cybernetic warfare– Transnational infrastructure– Asymmetric warfare– Asynchronous warfare
• Who knows what’s next?
Revolution in Military Affairs
• Revolution is a major, discontinuous leap in effectiveness typically characterized by:
– Rapidly emerging technologies making new military systems possible
– New tools and options – New operational concepts use tools– New organizations to use the options
Revolution in Business Affairs
• Three broad streams of activity:
– Acquisition reform – Civil-Military Integration– Reducing support infrastructure
• More teeth less tail
Transformation
Fundamental Changes in the way the DoD conducts it’s business
RMA RBADriven by technology
MISSION focus
Driven by technology
Value focus
RMA + RBA = DoD Transformation
Quadrennial Defense Review
• QDR report is the Strategic Plan for the DoD• The Military Force Structure Review Act of 1996 • Every 4 years (1 year after election)• Content and purpose
– defense strategy, force structure, force modernization plans, infrastructure, and other elements of the defense program and policies with an intent of establishing a revised defense program
Quadrennial Defense Review
• 1997– Assumed Strategic Pause until 2015– Balance power projection and peacetime
presence– 2 Major Theatre Wars(MTWs)
• Still respond to Small Scale Contingencies (SSCs)
– Joint Vision 2010
Quadrennial Defense Review
• 2006– Fighting the Long War– Prolonged Irregular Conflict
• Afghanistan• Iraq
• Fight beyond Iraq and Afghanistan– Philippines– Korea– Horn of Africa
Quadrennial Defense Review
• Humanitarian and Early prevention– Tsunami– Pakistan Earthquake– Haiti– Liberia
• Home Security– 9/11– Hurricanes
Quadrennial Defense Review
Irregular
DisruptiveTraditional
Catastrophic
Defeat Terrorism
WMDHomeland Security
Shape Countries Decisions
Quadrennial Defense Review
• Joint Ground Forces• Special Operations Forces• Joint Air Capabilities• Joint Maritime Capabilities• Tailored Deterrence• Combat WMD• Joint Mobility• Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance• Net-Centricity• Joint Command and Control
President
National Security Strategy
Chairman Joint Chiefs
Joint Strategy Review
National Military Strategy (NMS)
Joint Planning Document
Defense Planning Guidance
Program Objective Memorandum
Budget
QDR
Threats
New Technologies
Mission Need Determination
Defense PlanningGuidance(CinCs)
National SecurityStrategy(Intelligence)
Threats
Mission Area AnalysisSearch for Capabilities Deficiencies
Mission Need Determination
Mission Area AnalysisSearch for Capabilities Deficiencies
Strategy to Task focus
Mission Need AnalysisMission Needs/Timeframe Needs
Task to Need Focus
Material Solution Needed?
Mission Need Determination
Material Solution Needed?
YesNo
Mission Need Statement
Other Changes:•Doctrine•Organization•Training•Leadership•Personnel
Mission Need Statement
The Mission Need Statement is the approval document at the mission need decision. It summarizes the decision factors relevant to a capability shortfall the agency should address or technological opportunity for satisfying mission responsibility more efficiently or effectively. Approval by the Joint Resources Council authorizes entry into investment analysis to determine the best overall solution to mission need.
Mission Need Statement
•Justify Need to fulfill a shortfall•Rigorous, analytical
•Sufficient Quantifiable data to make decision
•Does not suggest or justify specific solutions
•Updated at any major change to mission or world situation
Content
• Signature page• Mission Area • Need Capability• Current Capability• Capability Shortfall• Impact • Benefits• Timeframe• Criticality• Resources/Funding
Mission Need Statement
The Mission Need Statement is a summary document that describes the operational problem and presents the major decision factors that the Joint Resources Council should evaluate in considering the need. Detailed quantitative and analytical information should be included as attachments .
Quadrennial Defense Review
• Your assignment was to find and read it:
• What does it say?
• Given your responses to the last HW, does this address your concerns?
Summary
• World is Changing
• U.S. Need to Change– New strategies– New Acquisition
• Fast Response
• Anticipate Change