Programmed to Fail - 6. Innovation
Acquisition Talk
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Decentralization of Defense Programs
Packard issued a directive in October 1970 requesting recommendations to streamline acquisition. He testified to Congress that, quote, of the 1227 directives reviewed, 35% could be canceled outright or through consolidation. Just as importantly, the services were invited back into the budget process.
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