Weapon Systems Handbook

The Army recently released its annual weapon systems handbook, which states:

The goal of our acquisition initiatives is to work with our industry and academic partners to more efficiently develop and deliver capabilities needed by the Soldier. A key aspect of this is an effort to identify and address inefficiencies discovered in the acquisition process.

A system-of-systems approach is vital to these ongoing efforts to transform business practices. The Army will continue to look at developing, managing, and acquiring technologies in the most efficient way possible, an approach which includes the need to understand the interdependencies among systems. We place an emphasis upon maturing the capability to synchronize programs and integrate schedules, deliveries, and other developments across the acquisition process.

As a result of these and other practices, the acquisition community remains acutely aware of its need to further the transformation of its business efforts. These initiatives help the Army transform as an institution and ensure that the best value possible is provided to the taxpayer and the Soldier -- who is at the very center of these efforts.

View the full document.