Paper details:
need 2 pages written as part of chapter 3 of thesis
Paper will describe the begginings of the acquisition process.
following links are provided to assist:
http://www.jhuapl.edu/techdigest/TD/td3205/32_05-Ervin.pdf
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/usn-signs-hydroid-contract-for-mine-countermeasures-uuvs-018221/
https://news.usni.org/2015/07/22/navy-to-invest-up-to-1-43-billion-to-support-unmanned-mine-countermeasures-vehicles
This paper will be combined with the acquisition history of LBS and LD-UUV programs that I am writing. Only info on MK-18 mod 2 is required.
Things that need to be addressed along with history of acquisition are:
Define what “Fast Lane” (discussed in the first hyperlink)
What is the current status?
what is the Budget status?
When did it become a program of record?
