Hix: Modernization command task force seeking 'best practices' for acquisition

By Courtney McBride / December 7, 2017 at 10:49 AM
As part of the effort to consolidate modernization functions under a single command, Army leaders expect to borrow from industry and the other services to reduce "inertia" and increase agility in the acquisition system. Maj. Gen. William Hix said during a Wednesday panel discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council that on Dec. 4 he joined the task force crafting the Army’s forthcoming Futures and Modernization Command. Hix previously served as the director of strategy, plans and policy in the office...

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