Case #1005.0

Joint Service Programs and the Nature of Commitment

Publication Date: January 01, 1990
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Abstract:
Major defense procurement, in part because of the magnitude of the cost of significant new weapons systems, is often undertaken as a joint effort among the various branches of the armed forces. So it is that decisions to participate in a joint project are influenced not only by the nature of what's being bought, but by relationships and perceived obligations among the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

Learning Objective:
This case examines the Department of the Army's decision to end its commitment to the V-22 "Osprey" helicopter, a decision made both on the basis of the army's military needs and a previous commitment to the air force.

Other Details

Case Author:
Harvey Simon
Pages (incl. exhibits):
9
Setting:
United States
Language:
English
Funding Source:
Department of the Army