U.S. Military Program Management: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

An indispensable resource for all defense industry professionals—governmental and commercial! Introducing the only book on the market offering valuable best practices and lessons learned for U.S. military program management The U.S. Department of Defense and the related defense industry together form the largest and most powerful government and business entity in the world, developing some of the most expensive and complex major systems ever created. U. S. Military Program Management presents a detailed discussion, from a multi-functional view, of the ins and outs of U.S. military program management and offers recommendations for improving practices in the future. More than 15 leading experts present case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, from both the government and industry/contractor perspectives. This book addresses the key competencies of effective U.S. military program management in six comprehensive sections: • Requirements management • Program leadership and teamwork • Risk and financial management • Supply chain management and logistics • Contract management and procurement • Special topics

Gregory A. Garrett, PMP, CPCM, is an international educator, best-selling and award-winning author, and highly respected business consultant. Currently, he serves as Senior Principal, Acquisition Solutions, Inc. where he leads the consulting engagements for all U.S. Federal Government Civilian Agencies.
Rene G. Rendon, PMP, CPCM, DBA, is on the faculty of the United States Naval Postgraduate School, where he teaches acquisition and contract management courses. Dr. Rendon served for more than 22 years as an acquisition and contracting officer in the U.S. Air Force.