Analysis of Foreign Military Sales Follow-On Logistics Support and Industry'sFuture Role

摘要

This research describes how Foreign Military Sales follow-on support will beprovided for in the future based on changes currently taking place in the Department of Defense, Air Force, and industry today. Information on the current system was gathered through a thorough review of the literature. Interviews were used extensively to determine the future plans of industry. In the Department of Defense, outsourcing and privatization, most notably depot privatization will affect the way that follow-on support is provided in the future. Due in large part to shrinking arms sales, private industry is increasing the emphasis placed on providing follow-on support through commercial contracts as a means of