This paper discusses DOD 5000.2-R, mandatory procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPS) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs.
Abstract The purpose of the DOD Regulation 5000.2-R of 1996 is to establish a simplified and flexible management framework for translating mission needs into stable, affordable, and well-managed programs. The author points out that the DoD Directive 5000.2-R applies to all elements of the DoD; its procedures are mandatory for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs. and others specified in the Regulation, as well as serving as a general model for other than MDAPs and MAISs. The paper presents RiskTrak, a Windows-based tool, which enables users to identify, estimate, analyze, report, communicate. and manage risk throughout the duration of the Acquisition Program.
Table of Contents
Overview of DOD 5000.2-R
Analysis of DOD 500.2-R in Relation to Systems Engineering
Evaluation of Requirements Based on Commercial Market Potential
Open Systems
Commercial and Non-Developmental Items
Critical Product and Technology Competition
Competition
Best Practices
Open Systems Design
Software Engineering
Interoperability
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Assessing the Value of DOD 5000.2-R: "RiskTrak and the Critical Role of Risk Management in DoD Directive 5000.2-R"
RiskTrak and DoD 5000.2-R Program Structure
RiskTrak and DoD 5002-R Program Design
RiskTrak and DoD 5002-R Program Assessments & Decision Reviews
From the Paper "PMs shall avoid imposing government-unique requirements that significantly increase industry compliance costs. Examples of practices designed to accomplish this direction include: open systems approach that emphasizes commercially supported practices, products, specifications, and standards; best value evaluation and award criteria; use of past performance in source selection, results of software capability evaluations; government-industry partnerships; and the use of pilot programs to explore innovative practices."
An analysis of the issues between the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the military health system (MHS) and civilian health care providers regarding the delivery of military healthcare.
Abstract This paper is a literature review to study the relationship between the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System (MHS), and civilian health care providers in the area of policy and utilization of management and information technology tools, which currently are adversely affecting the care of active duty military, their families and veterans. The author concludes that the governmental use of Lean and Six Sigma, specifically in the VA, MHS and DoD programs relating to healthcare provision for service members and beneficiaries has greatly expanded the capacity of these organizations to provide the required healthcare. The paper stresses that the management programs of Lean and Six Sigma offer potentials for cost savings, quality service provision and the elimination of waste in these organizations. Includes figures and tables.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Background of the Study
Statement of Thesis
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Department Of Defense (DoD) Task Force: On Future of Military Health Care
Systemic Obstacles Identified
DoD Findings Concerning Pharmacy Benefits and Recommended Tier Structure
Military Health System (MHS) Strategic Plan
DoD and VA Joint Strategic Plan
Military Health Systems Deployment of Electronic Dental Record
Health Information IT Systems Combined by DoD and Military Health System
Lean and Six Sigma to Improve Delivery of Government Services
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "In the area of improvement of efficiencies and cost-effectiveness of the military health care procurement system findings relate that that DoD obligations for medical services contracts was $1.6 billion in 1996, and that by the year 2005 this obligation had risen to $8 billion - or an increase of 412 percent. The cause for this growth in spending for service acquisition while is part attributed to recent trends and changes which includes downsizing in the civilian workforce as well as outsourcing and TRICARE benefits expansion along with attempting to meet new requirements as well as new demands."
Tags: recommendations contracts integrated tier, sigma six
Abstract This paper examines how the Defense Manpower Data Center conducted sexual harassment surveys of active-duty military members in both 1988 and 1995. It looks at how since the release of the initial survey findings, considerable additional research has been conducted. It provides historical background information on the Department of Defense (DoD) sexual harassment survey efforts, including recent initiatives to standardize sexual harassment methods across DoD-wide and armed-services-specific surveys. It also highlights salient findings from the additional research reported in this special issue and identifies fertile areas for future research.
From the Paper "The use of a survey behavioral list enabled the USMSPB to calculate incidence rates on the percentage of federal workers who indicated experiencing one or more of the behaviors. As the survey was administered periodically, and the behavioral list remained essentially unchanged, the data were used over time for trend analyses. For example, 42% of women in the federal workforce, in both 1980 and 1987, reported experiencing one or more unwelcome sexual behaviors in the 24 months prior to filling out the survey. That figure rose slightly to 44% in 1994 (USMSPB, 1981, 1988, 1995). In 1988, the first DoD-wide survey results indicated that 64% of active-duty military women experienced one or more unwelcome sexual behaviors in the 12 months prior to filling out the survey (Martindale, 1990)."
Tags: defense, manpower, data, center, dod, usmspb
This paper discusses the ABC accounting process, which evaluates and determines ways to improve the quality of financial decisions at the Department of Defense (DoD).
Abstract This paper explains that the Department of Defense (DoD), with more than $1 trillion in assets and a budget that accounts for about half of the federal government's discretionary funding, has a need for accurate accounting processes. The author points out that ABC captures quantified cost and time data and translates it into information for making decisions by measuring process and activity performance, by determining the cost of business process outputs, and by identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency and effectiveness. The paper concludes that the ultimate decision will be based on a blended action that minimizes cost and time, while creating a better outcome.
Table of Contents
Big Need for Accurate Accounting
ABC in the Military
Process Decision Example
Success Stories
NASA
Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC)
Military Resistance to ABC?
Who Might Benefit in the DoD?
From the Paper "In the 1990s, the RAND Corporation, including its defense-oriented federally funded research and development organizations, offered a better way for the DoD to pay for its purchases, one it thought would improve the interactions; after all, if a unit overspent in one year, then the next year it would be looking for lower prices. That meant that the organization it purchased from would experience a loss, or potentially could, which in turn could affect the service or product quality or delivery. However, the WCF arrangement bore the stamp of approval of the DoD Comptroller's office, which suggested that the WCF approach has saved ?billions of dollars by providing managers with greater visibility into the costs of DoD support operations.?"
Tags: rand, budget, time, cost, website, purchases
Abstract The paper discusses how our society is dependent on information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government and it is these technologies that also make the country more vulnerable. The paper examines Department of Defense (DOD) Laws and discusses the Computer Security Act, as well as the laws built upon this act. The paper looks at the Patriot Act, which many believe has played a role in making the nation more secure by allowing certain surveillance of electronic communications.
Outline:
Introduction
Securing Computer Systems: Computer Security Act of 1987
Federal Information Security Act of 2002
The Patriot Act
Conclusion
From the Paper "Computer Security has long been a concern for the society in which we live. Businesses, education systems, and governmental agencies all rely on computers for day-to-day operations (Bielski, 2005). Indeed as a society we are extremely dependent upon information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government. Although these technologies assist in ensuring that many functions in our nation run smoothly, these technologies also make the country more vulnerable. The technology that is available to us today through networks and the internet has made the economy and the society extremely global."
Abstract This paper discusses the many inequalities that have been rampant among the Department of Defense (DOD) and other associated military agencies regarding employment opportunities. The paper contends that the DOD is currently working together with multiple agencies in order to establish affirmative action oriented recruitment, retaining and promotions programs that will specifically attract minority and disabled candidates, in an attempt to eliminate the discrepancies that currently exist with regard to representation.
Outline
Introduction
Analysis of DOD and Civilian Workforce Initiatives
Changes in Recruitment and Retention Strategies
Conclusions
From the Paper "The Department of Defense issued a directive in 1987 with the intent of establishing a Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Program, whose initiatives included affirmative action that was consistent with guidelines set forth by the EEOC and Office of Personnel Management (DOD, 2003). The directive also established special emphasis employment programs for the following groups: women, Hispanics, people with disabilities, people of Asian/Pacific Island descent, Indian/Alaskan Natives and an African American employment program. The directive was instituted in part to help recognize a need for equal opportunity programs and affirmative action programs as "essential elements of readiness that are vital to the accomplishment of the DOD national security mission" (DOD, 2003). "
Presents a research proposal to measure the dynamics of how radio frequency identification (RFID) implementations impact the ability of companies to compete with streamlined supply chains.
Abstract This research paper focuses on how the emerging technology of radio frequency identification (RFID) can make a lasting and significant contribution to supply chain performance. Any study of supply chains also needs to include an assessment of how processes can be made more efficient as well. As a result of this requirement of the study of supply chains, an overview of the concepts of business process management (BPM) is also included. BPM makes it possible to streamline supply chains and make them more efficient. The paper includes numerous tables and figures.
Table of Contents:
Table of Tables
Table of Figures
Introduction
Literature Survey
Types of RFID Tags
Active RFID Tags
Active Backscatter Tags
Passive Backscatter Tags
Table: The Benefits of RFID Benefits for Supply Chain Partners
Table: Comparing Bar Coding and RFID Technologies
Using RFID to Track Shipments and see how Supply Chains are Performing
Figure: How the DoD is reorganizing its Supply Chain with RFID
Figure: How the DoD made their supply chain more process-based
How the DoD and Wal-Mart Measure Their Supply Chain's Performance
Table: How Market Leaders Measure Supply Chain Performance
Table: Financial Measures of Supply Chain Performance
Figure: How RFID can contribute to total shareholder value
Research Problem Definition for measuring the impact of RFID on Supply Chain Performance
Introducing the RFID Maturity Model
Hypothesis Definition
Figure 4: Proposed RFID Maturity Model
Research Design and Methodology
Supply Chain Research Anticipated Findings
Expected Conclusions
Contributions of Knowledge
Research Limitations
Summary of Proposal
From the Paper "The DoD, Wal-Mart and many other organizations attaining high levels of supply chain performance as a result of implementing RFID share the common characteristic of measuring results early and often. In fact their entire company cultures are centered on measuring performance, as is the case with General Electric (GE). What's been happening in many of these organizations is the decision to use supply chain-based measures of performance or metrics to quantify the contribution of RFID to their organizations."
Abstract This paper examines the organizational model of the Department of Defense (DoD). The paper presents a report discussing the need for transformation of the Department of Defense and how this can be achieved through the technology of telecommuting. The paper also looks at the impact of the current security climate on the operations of the DoD.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Purpose of the Report
Organizational Background
Current Business Issues
Research Findings
Teleconferencing and Videoconferencing
Virtual Private Networks
VM Ware proprietary virtualization software
Citrix Metaframe
Recommendations
From the Paper "Gentlemen, the technologies and related policies have been presented herein with one goal in mind: efficiency. Organizational efficiency streamlines operational processes, and nowhere is this organizational streamlining more necessary than within the organization of the Department of Defense. The notion of invincibility has been exposed for the dangerous veneer that it was; the reliance on unlimited treasury financing is a thing of the past; and the notion of absolute power has jaded the operational capacity of the Department of Defense. We are in new era where reserves are not unlimited, the fortress that the Department of Defense is responsible for creating has proven not to be impenetrable, and human error and communication breakdowns have pervade the operational model with catastrophic consequences. In this new world, gentlemen, we hereby present the trends in technology that will transform the Department of Defense operations into agile, multi-tiered networks, available from remote locations to those commanders via increasingly complex security protocols, in order to meet the new security needs of the American public in a new day and age of technology, business, and most of all, security. The adaptation of policy to the technological trends in development presented herein will do just that."
Abstract This paper looks at an innovative piece of legislation in the U.S. government known as "The Government Performance and Results Act". The bill was initiated as a result of the lack of public confidence in government institutions and is intended to mandate the use of "program metrics" and "results-related" planning for the Department of Defense and all federal agencies. In addition to explaining why such a bill was deemed necessary, this paper also examines the bill's success rate, the meaning and implementation status of the term "metrics" in the Department of Defense, and what will happen if the federal government does not use metrics or does not use them effectively.
From the Paper "Prior to examining the specific program metrics implemented in DOD, and the results therein, it would seem instructive for the big picture to look at the overall success or failure of GPRA; indeed, the DOD is just one piece of the overall puzzle in a maze of myriad federal programs and initiatives. The first big test of the success of GPRA came shortly after 1997, which was the deadline for all agencies in the Federal Government to produce their initial goals for a results-based honest measurement of their performance. And basically, this act was and is a test of the government's ability to "re-invent itself" ? to become leaner, more forward-looking and willing to accept the challenges of using public monies in a more frugal and responsible way by projecting what results should be expected."
Abstract To address the problem of gays in the military, policies such as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" were instated, even though they ultimately failed to serve the cause of protecting gays in the military. This paper argues that having homosexuals in the military is a matter of military effectiveness - not of the homosexuals' ability to perform military duties, but of the morale of the military as a whole.
From the Paper "At the time, homosexuality was viewed as a medical/psychiatric condition, and thus the military wanted to help its soldiers. Rather than just continuing to punish service members for individual acts of "craziness", the military decided to exclude those people who were inclined to commit such acts in the first place, thus avoiding penalties with heavier punishments, if they came out and said they were gay. As society and the military came to be more understanding about homosexuality, an amendment became necessary."
Abstract This paper details how the homeland defense roles of the U.S. Department of Defense and the military have changed since the 9-11 terrorist attacks. The paper also describes the differences between homeland security and homeland defense.
From the Paper "Just as the end of World War II and the rise and fall of Soviet power had significant effects on U S foreign policy of that time, the tragic and terrifying events of September have changed the context of national security. The shocking realities of America's vulnerabilities and a shift in the identity of its enemies became grossly apparent as the entire nation watched the Twin Towers fall on national television. No longer is the enemy a great..."
Abstract This paper explores how to reduce domestic violence in the US Air Force. The paper explains that in the US Air Force, domestic abuse is an equal opportunity crime. The paper also explains that the Air Force's Family Advocacy Program, charged with the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, has the shared goal of enhancing the health and well-being of Air Force families and communities so that service members can focus on the mission and their job performance. The paper also looks at programs that have been established, like the DoD Task Force on Family Violence, that can help members of stressed family units to access counseling or other kinds of help.
Outline:
Statement of Problem
Review of effectiveness literature and conclusions of review (including studies at policy level and if they support policy interventions).
A logic model that describes the relationship between the theory of change/program theory, interventions and outcomes at two levels (Target population, the activities or services, who will provide/how much, what will change, what outcomes are expected.)
Description and linkage of explanatory theories and program theories relating to the problem. How does Change happen?
Rational argument for why these interventions were selected, with an explanation of how they are supported by the theory of change and the literature. Are changes at different levels supported by different theories? If so, how are the differences reconciled?
The Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence
Comment on the ways in which proposed intervention is based on social work values and ethics. How cultural and economic diversity and social justice are addressed in proposed intervention. How is customer participation/empowerment and involvement of other stakeholders included? What key conceptual issues are left unanswered with this intervention?
Discuss steps to assure fidelity to the proposed intervention model
Statement of proximal and distal outcomes expected
What are policy issues?
From the Paper "Using a definition of domestic violence that includes a wide range of behaviors, from slapping and hitting to using a gun on spouse or child, this review found that such physical assault is frequently experienced by American women: In one study that used phone interviews, 52 percent of surveyed women said they were physically assaulted as a child by an adult caretaker and/or as an adult by any type of perpetrator; 1.9 percent of surveyed women said they were physically assaulted in the previous 12 months. Based on these estimates, annually there are about 1.9 million women who are physically assaulted in the United States (Tjaden 1998)."
This paper discusses whether U.S. security has been enhanced or if U.S. security has declined both economically and militarily due to the effects of globalization.
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the question of whether globalization makes the U.S. more secure economically and militarily and looks at related reasons. This work defines globalization in its original and realistic sense and then defends why the proposed security effect is stated as an answer to the original question in this study. The writer concludes that this study clearly demonstrates that the economic and military security of the United States has been greatly reduced due to the effects of globalization and that national security is no longer limited narrowly to considerations of national defense and the preparedness of the military. Further, the writer maintains that instead national security must also take into consideration international conditions of security necessary for the preservation and enhancement of economic prosperity in the U.S. in a manner that serves to enhance free trade. Several tables are included with the paper.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Globalization - What is it Really?
Globalization and the Impact to DOD Economic Aspects of Globalization
Privatization
Globalization, Free Trade and National Security
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "Furthermore, globalization cannot be viewed as an option of policy but instead it is simply a given that must be adapted to by policymakers. Globalization's affect to defense is in two primary ways that overlap one another. The first of these is the composition of DOD's supporting industrial base being altered in a fundamental manner requiring that DOD reengineer its business and acquisition practices and secondly, globalization has resulted in the competitive environment both militarily and technologically to be reshaped. No longer is the industrial base of DOD one that is of the nature of a dedicated industrial base for developing, producing and providing services and equipments and this is because of large defense cuts since the late 1980s, an expansion in commercial sector high-tech R&D investment and technological advancement, a sustained acquisition reform effort on the part of DOD and a transition in emphasis on the procurement of weapons and platforms to information technology that is more sophisticated and that amplifies capabilities."
Abstract This paper discusses how today's technology has altered the face of modern warfare and looks at some of the different types of technology that are used in warfare. The paper then focuses on geographical information systems (GIS) and their uses in the armed forces. It specifically discusses the advantages gained through military use of GIS systems.
Table of Contents:
The Technology
Military Operations Involving Troop Deployments and Movement
Legacy Weather
Legacy Mapping
GIS, GPS and the Law
Conclusion
From the Paper "So long as the GIS satellite is not referred to as a "weapon system," say Intoccia and More, then DoD is not in violation of an international treaty or agreement. If, however, an allegation is made as a result of the communications coming from the shared system that is being used by DoD in the war in Afghanistan or Iraq, then there could be problems for the continued use of the shared system."
"The GIS technology is only now being explored as to its ultimate capacity as a military technology. There is still ongoing debate, as detailed in the 2003 GAO report, as to its uses and surrounding its shared satellite system. It is a technology that advances the awareness of military operations, and cannot be lost to international challenge. The military must take action to secure its use of the system in a way that will not jeopardize either the use of the technology, or see the United States being charged for violation of international laws."
