The sale of 40 F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft to the emerging nation of Pakistan not only encompasses a variety of geo-political, economic and military consequences for the country itself but subsequently creates unique challenges for USAF foreign military sales program managers. This thesis examines the managerial challenges and program management performance during the acquisition and logistics support phases of the Peace Gate program. By first analyzing Pakistan as an emerging nation and recipient of F-16 aircraft under the Zia dictatorship. The thesis then discusses program management impediments and consequent management action taken by the USAF, Pakistan Air Force and contractor management teams. Managerial decisions and strategies applied during the sale and support phases are assessed in light of accomplishing Peace Gate program objectives. Conclusions regarding the contribution of specific management techniques toward program success are made.
Peace Gate: A Case Study of F-16 FMS (Foreign Military Sales) Management
1984
145 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , International Commerce, Marketing, & Economics , International Relations , Logistics management , Logistics support , Strategy , Acquisition , Military Forces(Foreign) , Pakistan , Peacetime , Decision making , Air Force , Theses , Military sales , Foreign military sales , F-16 aircraft