This study addresses the management approaches and the trends in joint service programs. Emphasis has been devoted to addressing problem areas and to the effectiveness of management approaches in both major and less than major programs. The study focuses on the program management approaches, trends and problem areas encountered, and methods used to resolve these problem areas. The study revealed that there is a major consensus of opinion that the days of the service unique requirements are limited. There seems to be concern which goes beyond the commonality of the services and that is the commonality of the United States with its NATO allies. The report concludes that joint service programs are a viable alternative to shrinking budgets. Recommendations are made to the Navy to establish and independent command who would speak for the user during the period of requirements generation. There is a further recommendation made to include the Army on the Joint Requirements and Development Committee. (Author)
