The Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) is the senior advisory board for defense acquisitions in the
Department of Defense of the
United States
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. The board is chaired by the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, or USD (A&S), is the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the United States Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to acquisition and sustain ...
and includes the
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Service Secretaries (
Secretary of the Army,
Secretary of the Navy and
Secretary of the Air Force), as well as a number of
Under Secretaries of Defense. Initially created in 1989, the DAB plays an important role in the Defense Acquisition System. Members of this board are responsible for approving new phases of major weapon programs, including ensuring that such programs are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with their technical requirements.
See also
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Deputy's Advisory Working Group
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Joint Requirements Oversight Council
Part of the United States Department of Defense acquisition process, the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) reviews programs designated as JROC interest and supports the acquisition review process in accordance with law (). The JROC accomp ...
References
External links
Defense Acquisition Guidebook
United States Department of Defense agencies
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