Improving the Technical Requirements Development Process for Weapon Systems: A Systems-Based Approach for Managers in Bloomington, MN

The acquisition process for a new weapon system begins with development of technical requirements to ensure that the system produced provides the needed operational capability within budget and schedule constraints. Oversights during this process can result in cost or schedule overruns, unsuitable operational performance, or outright cancellation. This report describes a systems-based approach to help improve this process.