Defense ARJ executive editor.Welcome to the Defense Acquisition Review Journal (ARJ A compression program for backup archiving from ARJ Software, Inc., Norwood, MA (www.arjsoftware.com). Introduced in the early 1990s and created by Robert Jung (the RJ in ARJ), ARJ never achieved the popularity of PKZIP, although it is considered a worthy competitor. See JAR. ) theme edition on system-of-systems acquisition. The integration of systems and the interoperability of systems are of paramount importance when we think of the potential issues and problems that arise from miscommunication mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion n. 1. Lack of clear or adequate communication. 2. An unclear or inadequate communication. on the battlefield or in an environment where it is essential that different pieces of equipment are fully interoperable for optimal performance. From an efficiency and effectiveness standpoint, interoperability promotes joint activities and successful military operations This is a list of missions, operations, and projects. Missions in support of other missions are not listed independently. World War I ''See also List of military engagements of World War I
Our featured authors for this edition are Mary Maureen Brown and Rob Flowe. Both Brown and Flowe have spent considerable energy researching system-of-systems and continue to search for new strategies and ways of thinking in this arena. Their article "Joint Capabilities and System-of-Systems Solutions" puts forth the argument that unique cost drivers influence system-of-systems initiatives and that understanding these drivers can enhance joint capabilities. From these unique drivers the authors have created an analytical framework for totally understanding resource requirements The components of a system that are required by software or hardware. It refers to resources that have finite limits such as memory and disk. In a PC, it may also refer to the resources required to install a new peripheral device, namely IRQs, DMA channels, I/O addresses and memory in these kinds of situations. The following two research articles provide a broader Defense conception of system-of-systems issues and activities. In Sandra Switzer and Michael Stropki's, "Effects of Defense Globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation : An Examination of Current and Future Command and Control Collaborations," the authors discuss the issues involved in the macro-environment. They explore multilateral command and control interoperability and how this affects the collaboration of multinational defense industries migrating to a global defense industry market. James Monaco and Tony White's, "Investigating Schedule Slippage Slippage The difference between estimated transaction costs and the amount actually paid. Notes: Slippage is usually attributed to a change in the spread. See also: Spread, Transaction Costs Slippage ," helps provide an understanding of the microenvironment microenvironment /mi·cro·en·vi·ron·ment/ (-en-vi´ron-ment) the environment at the microscopic or cellular level. . The authors delve into the cost and performance characteristics that cause schedule slippage in a program and provide a list of variables that estimators can use for future prediction purposes. Starting from the single program concept, they discuss how these variables affect a system-of-systems situation. The next article provides a set of lessons learned from developing, testing, integrating, and fielding a system-of-systems acquisition. Harold Greene Harold Greene is an award-winning journalist is best known working for KCAL 9 News and CBS 2 News in Los Angeles. Having experience for thirty-three years, Greene covered the Southern California area and reported major stories. and James Mendoza's, "Lessons Learned from Developing the ABCS See Win abc's, MSW abc's, XL abc's, DOS abc's and PKZIP abc's. 6.4 Solution," describes the process of integrating the Army's Battlefield Automated Systems to improve horizontal information exchange and the lessons learned from integrating and fielding what they term their 6.4 Solution. The next two articles are lessons learned covering system-of-systems implementation processes. In Steven Zenishek and David Usechak's, "Net-Centric Warfare and its Impact on System-of-Systems," the authors describe the implementation of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System Block 10.2 and its implications. John Farr This article is about the Member of Parliament. For the Pennsylvania Congressman, see John R. Farr. For the mystery writer, see . Sir John Arnold Farr , William Johnson William Johnson may be:
Hopefully, we have incorporated information of interest to you, as the reader of our system-of-systems theme edition. Perhaps one of our next three editions, "Transformation and Leadership" (August-November 2005 edition), "Systems Engineering Best and Worst Practices" (December 2005-March 2006 edition), and "Technology Transition and Implications" (February 2006 edition) will fall within your area of interest or those of your colleagues. If you are doing research in these areas and would like to submit an article, please contact Ms. Norene Taylor at 703-805-3801. Similarly, if you are interested in being an article reviewer in any of these areas we would like to hear from you. Dr. Beryl beryl (bĕr`ĭl), mineral, a silicate of beryllium and aluminum, Be3Al2Si6O18, extremely hard, occurring in hexagonal crystals that may be of enormous size and are usually white, yellow, green, blue, A. Harman Executive Editor Defense ARJ A NOTE FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR Dr. Beryl Harman retired April 30, 2005, after 30 years of federal service, 12 of which were spent teaching at the Defense Systems Management College/Defense Acquisition University (DSMC/DAU). Harman was also the Director of Research for DAU's Curricula Development and Support Center (CDSC See Contingent deferred sales charge. ), in addition to serving as executive editor for the Defense ARJ. She made a positive impact on the journal by instituting theme editions and featuring topics relevant to the Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics community. The ARJ staff thanks Dr. Harman for her enthusiasm, support, and commitment to the production of the journal and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Mr. William Erie, Deputy Executive Director, CDSC, will become the interim executive editor of the journal until a permanent replacement for Dr. Harman is selected. |
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