Question

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Branch, Congress, and defense industry in Defense Acquisition, and where defense acquisition authority is derived. For this paper, you will need to find an article in the library that relates to the roles and responsibilities of at least one branch of government where acquisition authority is derived.

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

The roles and responsibilities of the Executive Branch, Congress, and defense industry in Defense Acquisition are the following.

The Executive branch. The role relies on the President of the United States, the National Securit Council, the Office of Budget and Management, and of course, the military, which is the Department of Defense. The President of the United States can sign the proper legislation to acquire weaponry, technologies, and materials needed. The Executive branch can negotiate with legislators on the real necessities for the Department of Defense, and also find the best providers that respect regulations.

The US Congress has two committees that the power to authorize the acquisition of materials and supplies for the military. They are the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. In the case of authorization of the money authorized to spend on the military, Congress has the House and the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Finally, the Defense industry is comprised of the contractors and companies that fabric or provides the materials and equipment needed. This can be American companies or foreign industries as well. They propose solicitations, negotiate good deals for both parts, do research and development, and design and produce the approved equipment.

Regarding the article, you will have to look at it for yourself because we do not know what kind of books or magazines are part of your library.