Evolutionary Acquisition and Spiral Development in DoD Programs: Policy Issues for Congress (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Dec. 11, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RS21195 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Gary J. Pagliano and Ronald O'Rourke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
âThe Department of Defense (DOD) in 2001 adopted a new approach for developing major weapon systems, called evolutionary acquisition with spiral development (EA/SD), as its preferred standard. EA/SD is intended to make DODâs acquisition system more responsive to rapid changes in military needs. EA/SD poses potentially important challenges for Congress in carrying out its legislative functions, particularly committing to and effectively overseeing DOD weapon acquisition programs. This report will be updated as events warrant.â
