IMPLEMENTATION OF RESULTS-ORIENTED DEFENSE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE BULGARIAN MOD – PROBLEMS AND WAY AHEAD

The practical implementation of results-based resource management requiresrealistic and clear strategies at both national and international level, correctprioritization of tasks (projects), optimal use of resources, and also development ofa sense of purpose and transparency. There is also a necessity of permanent adaptationand skills for change management. The improvement of the efficiency of DefenseResource Management in the Bulgarian MoD requires some additionalchanges and developments, such as: (1) Complete implementation of an effectiveForce Management System, which will set the identification and development ofthe required operational capabilities (ROCs) of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, and itssynchronization with the other two sub-systems – the Integrated Defense ResourceManagement System (IDRMS) and the Acquisition System; (2) A need for morecomplete and realistic vision in the Defense Programming Guidance (DPG); (3) Enhancing the role and contribution of senior leadership; (4) Introduction of anintegrated MoD; (5) Adequate financial projections; (6) Preparation of suitable riskanalyses; (7) Use of the Balanced Scorecard (BSc) methodology; (8) The IDRMSinformation and technology environment should be improved by development andsupport of the Defense Resource Management Model database and application ofthe results for modeling and systematic analysis of the programs