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Each of these programs will be assessed against
several common characteristics, some of which
were discussed in Chapters 1 and 2. Key to
accommodating the various players’ needs is
the concept of harmonization—working to
establish common ground in terms of both military
and programmatic requirements. Industrial
teaming describes how industry participates
and works together in these cooperative
efforts. The program’s management structure
provides the mechanism to arrive at often difficult
decisions. Technology transfer aspects are
significant in most cooperative programs and
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require close and careful attention. Cooperative
programs are inherently more complex and call
for business management efforts that are not
needed in national programs. Finally, each
program has a human dimension—the “glue”
that builds trust, binds, and motivates the team
and provides the means to work through
problems as they arise.
Following a discussion on each program, a
summary table of relevant features is included
in Figure 4-1 on page 4-49.