Innovative Development Executive Summary--Global Hawk and DarkStar Their Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration Program Experience, Executive Summary (2002)

by Drezner, Jeffrey A.

• ISBN13: 9780833031112
• ISBN10: 0833031112
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-10
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Table of Contents

Preface	iii
Figures	ix
Tables	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
Acronyms	xv
Introduction and Overview	1	(8)
HAE UAV ACTD Program Structure	2	(7)
Tier II+ Global Hawk Program Plan	2	(3)
Tier III-- DarkStar Program Plan	5	(4)
HAE UAV Program Execution and Outcomes	9	(18)
The HAE UAV Management Approach Was Highly Innovative	9	(2)
Activity Content Changed Substantially from the Plan	11	(1)
Cost to the Government Remained Stable While Costs Grew and Activity Content Changed	12	(2)
Overall Schedule Grew Only Moderately	14	(2)
UFP Was Not Met but Did Help Control Costs and Requirements	16	(2)
Flight Testing Was Dominated by the Nature of the System and the Operational Demonstrations	18	(3)
Performance Goals Were Mostly Attained	21	(1)
The Innovative Acquisition Strategy Had a Significant Effect	22	(5)
Comparison to Other Programs	27	(10)
The System Concept and ACTD Construct Dictated a Unique Flight Test Program	28	(3)
More Was Accomplished at a Somewhat Lesser Cost	31	(3)
Military Utility Was Demonstrated More Quickly	34	(3)
Lessons and Recommendations	37	(8)
ACTD Programs Quickly Mature Technology and Demonstrate New Operational Capabilities	37	(1)
The Innovative Management Approach Was Responsive to Change	38	(1)
Government Must Exert Strong Oversight and Have Keen Insight	39	(1)
Program Objectives Should Be Modified and Balanced as the Program Evolves	40	(1)
Operational Users Must Be Involved Early	40	(1)
Up-Front Planning and Preparation Are Critical to Success	41	(1)
Consistent Senior-Level Involvement and Support Is Critical to Success	42	(3)
Bibliography	45	(8)
Other Program Documentation	53