HOW THE AIR FORCE PLANS AND EXECUTES COMPOSITES ROADMAPS

Faced with the problem of managing a complex array of research, development, manufacturing technology and systems support programs, the Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories have turned to the use of “roadmaps.” This paper highlights how these roadmaps are used in both the planning and execution of the laboratories' in-house and contractual programs. Specifically, this paper deals with the use of roadmaps to implement the laboratories' programs in composite materials.