R&M 2000 and the Air Force Acquisition Process

This paper discusses the impact of R&M 2000 on the acquisition process. The paper emphasizes the interest level during the acquisition process, and the opportunities created by the proper implementation of advanced technology to improve the reliability and maintainability of systems. The use of electronics in weapon systems may be the way in which weapon systems gain increased capability to counter the threats of the 1990s. There are many opportunities to effect needed increases in reliability and maintainability by applying newer technologies.