Defense Acquisition Board
The Defense Acquisition Board is the senior advisory board for defense acquisitions in the United [States Department of Defense|Department of Defense] of the United States. The board is chaired by the Under [Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment|under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment] and includes the Vice [Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff|vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff], the service secretaries, as well as a number of under secretaries of defense. Initially created in 1989, the DAB plays an important role in the Defense Acquisition System. Members of this board are responsible for approving new phases of major weapon programs, including ensuring that such programs are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with their technical requirements.