Subject: Defense Acquisition System Safety.(Policy & Legislation)

From: Defense AT & L | Date: March 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

3010 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-3010

SEP 23 2004

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

MEMORANDUM FOR: SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Defense Acquisition System Safety

On July 3, 2003, the Secretary of Defense established the Defense Oversight Council (DSOC) and tasked them with the goal of reducing DoD mishap and accident rates by 50% in two years. Subsequently, the Strategic Planning Guidance (SPG) was modified to institutionalize this goal. We can contribute substantially to meeting SPG guidance by following an informed ...

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