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KPEngineer said:
The DoD acquisition system is severly disfunctional. The USCG is even worse because they do it the least ... or does that make them better?, Hmmmmmm
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Hahaha, it just means it's less of a hit to the taxpayer when they screw it up. Although it also translates into less defense industry backing when there are cuts. That industry gets its gears moving once its contracts are in danger... but the USCG contracts are relatively small, so not as much love.

What a mess!
 
KPEngineer said:
The DoD acquisition system is severly disfunctional. The USCG is even worse because they do it the least ... or does that make them better?, Hmmmmmm

In truth, it is very little to do with individuals (by person, or by billet) within the system. The overall, departmental approach is designed almost solely to prevent protests from the vendors in the awarding of the contract and is not designed to produce a quality product.

How long has the Chair Force been trying to replace their tankers? Look at the overlap in the design/build timeline for a Navy ship and you will be scratching your head.
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One of the most fascinating/horrifying classes I took at USNA was "Economics of National Defense," taught by a former USAF and DoD acquisitions guy who was pretty open about how messed up the whole thing was. The big takeaway to me was that it's a miracle we get anything done.
 
Hurricane12 said:
One of the most fascinating/horrifying classes I took at USNA was "Economics of National Defense," taught by a former USAF and DoD acquisitions guy who was pretty open about how messed up the whole thing was. The big takeaway to me was that it's a miracle we get anything done.
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I used to participate in a outreach program for the Department of Defense that brought civilians together with the services (www.jcoc.dod.mil). Often civilian participants commented on how much the private sector could learn from the organization and leadership of the military. Often, I think, that rings true. But the way the military spends its money.... that, would never hold up in the private sector (at least at an honest company that isn't about to crash and burn).
 
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