Are Ships Different? Policies and Procedures for the Acquisition of Ship Programs

Are Ships Different? Policies and Procedures for the Acquisition of Ship Programs

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Department of Defense policies, procedures, and organizations for program management and oversight of defense acquisition programs do not align well with shipbuilding. Ship acquisition programs have characteristics that deviate from the normal framework in significant ways, resulting in disconnects and some confusion. The authors examine these differences and suggest policies that can better account for them.