Download or read book Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities for the Army to Position Its Ground Force Modernization Efforts for Success written by Michael J. Sullivan and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 2003, the Future Combat System (FCS) program has been the centerpiece of the Army's efforts to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. In 2009, however, concerns over the program's performance led to the Secretary of Defense's decision to significantly restructure and ultimately cancel the acquisition program. As a result, the Army is outlining a new approach to ground force modernization. This statement outlines the Army's preliminary post-FCS actions and identifies the challenges DoD and the Army must address as they proceed. The report on which it is based emphasizes the December 2009 decision to begin low-rate initial production for Increment 1 of the Brigade Combat Team Modernization. Illustrations.