DoD Task Force to Improve Industrial Responsiveness

摘要

This report summarizes recommendations of the DOD Task Force to Improve Industrial Responsiveness. In May 1981, Dr. Richard De Lauer, Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering, chartered a Joint Service Task Force to propose changes to DoD policy to implement the key recommendations of a number of previously accomplished industrial base studies. The following paragraphs outline the changes proposed by the Task Force: Established Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council (DSARC); Required use of the most efficient production rates consistent with resources available; Developed a requirement for an Industrial Resource Analysis to allow the program manager to identify the up-front resource requirements; Required closer consideration of industrial preparedness planning in peacetime production rate; Required that Industrial Preparedness Planning (IPP) be considered for all programs; Proposed changes to the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) to add surge option clauses; Required increased emphasis on industrial base issues in advance procurement planning.