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Members of the Armed Forces and employees of the Department of Defense (DoD) with authority to generate capability requirements for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) may not participate in the requirements generation process unless the member or employee successfully completes a certification training program. [2] Personnel have varying degrees of responsibility within the […]
Figure: JCIDS Requirements Sequencing [1] 1. The Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) is the most common starting point for new capability requirements.[1] Once validated, the ICD typically leads to an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and then the Capability Development Document (CDD) and Capability Production Document (CPD) for development of a materiel capability solution. An ICD
Budget Exhibits are prepared by the DoD Components to support requests for appropriations from Congress and help justify the President’s Budget. RDT&E Programs Budget Exhibit are broken down into 5 levels: R-1 Exhibits: is the basic document for presenting DoD’s RDT&E requirements. The R-1 is prepared at the Component headquarters level, with one exhibit for
A Post-Implementation Review (PIR) verifies the Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) of the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) or the benefits of a business plan. The PIR is a sequence of activities and reviews that when combined, provide the necessary information to determine the degree to which a materiel investment operating in its intended environment meets the
A non-materiel solution is a resolution to an identified need that doesn’t require a material solution or a system to be developed. The non-materiel solution can be developed from Doctrine, Organization, Training, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) analysis that is derived from a Functional Solutions Analysis (FSA) in the Capabilities Bases Assessment (CBA).
A Materiel Development Decision (MDD) is a point in time where the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) analysis has identified a capability gap/need and an MDD Review has determined a materiel solution is needed. The MDD is the formal point that initiates the Materiel Solutions Analysis (MSA) Phase. After a program has an
The Program Management Office (PMO) is the organization or group of people who are in charge of project management within an organization. They maintain the standards and sound business practices that are necessary for a company or organization to execute a project successfully. They are responsible for making sure everyone within an organization or
The Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP) assesses the net-ready attributes required for both the technical exchange of information and the end-to-end operational effectiveness of that exchange. It evaluates information needs, information timeliness, Information Assurance (IA), and net-ready attributes. Its requirements are summarized in the NR-KPP Checklist. Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP) References Guidebook: Navy Net-Ready
A Major Program Review is a time-based event where all key stakeholders on an acquisition program gather to discuss the progress of their program. Usually, the review decides if there is sufficient data to suggest that a program can proceed to the next phase of the program. There are two main categories of reviews that
The Program Decision Memorandum (PDM) is issued by the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF) after Senior Leader Review Group (SLRG) (DRB) deliberations of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and summarizes a program decision. It outlines and approves changes to the POM submissions. The PDM is issued during October and November to service POMs. It
A Military Utility Assessment (MUA) is an assessment of the operational utility of a system. It’s completed at the end of a Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) and may be a suitable replacement for the required analysis used in a Initial Capability Document (ICD). MUAs that do not contain the critical elements of information presented
A Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) (10 USC § 4251) is a program that meets or exceeds the Acquisition Category (ACAT) I requirements in DoD Instruction 5000.85 “Major Capability Acquisition” and is classified as an MDAP by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) or Under Secretary of Defense (USD) Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S). Instruction: DoD Instruction
A Program Executive Office (PEO) is the main stakeholder responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance in a DoD acquisition program and/or portfolio. A PEO may be responsible for a specific program (e.g., the Joint Strike Fighter), or for an entire portfolio of similar programs. [1] Definition: The Program Executive Officer (PEO) is the individual
A Major Automated Information System (MAIS) is a defense acquisition program for an Automated Information System (AIS) that meets Acquisition Category (ACAT) IA requirements listed below. An AIS is a system of computer hardware, computer software, data, and/or telecommunications that performs functions such as collecting, processing, storing, transmitting, and displaying information. A MAIS is determined
The Program Element (PE) defines a development effort with specific design, cost, schedule and capability parameters and is the primary data element in the Future Year Defense Program (FYDP) and is the foundation of the PPBE Process. Each program and entity within the defense portfolio has its own PE and is the specific allocation of
The Program Budget Accounting System (PBAS) is used by the DoD to control and distribute funds from the department level to the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) field sites. PBAS performs the funds distribution electronically by allowing the user to create the funding documents on the PBAS system and transmitting receipts. PBAS prevents over distribution
The Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) is conducted during the Production and Deployment (PD) Phase. LRIP is the point in time where manufacturing development is completed and the ability to produce a small-quantity set of articles to provide for representation at Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E). It also establishes an initial production base and sets
Key Interface Profiles (KIP) are the technical specifications that allow access to the Global Information Grid (GIG). Systems need to conform to various KIPs based on desired functionality so they can interface properly with the GIG. KIPs are listed in CJCSI 6212.01E and are divided into three families: Transport Family – covers SATCOM at various
The In-Service Review (ISR) is an assessment of a system to determine if it’s operationally employed with well-understood and Managed Risks. It assesses the current status, operational health and corrective actions to satisfy user operational needs based on user feedback and performance metrics. The reviews should be conducted at defined intervals to identify needed
Joint prioritization of capability requirements addresses statutory responsibilities of the Joint Requirements Oversight Committee (JROC) and the Command of Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS). In addition to satisfying statutory responsibilities, Joint prioritization within Joint Capability Area (JCA) portfolios provides context for decision-makers across the Department. [1] Each Functional Capabilities Board (FCB) will establish Joint priorities
Reasons Programs Lose Funding Scarcity of Financial Resources: Limits of the DoD topline may cause programs to be unfunded or funded at less than desired levels. Additionally, programs may lose funding as DoD attempts to balance competing priorities (for example, readiness and modernization.) Programs whose funding profiles absorb too large a share of a
The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) is a point in time during the Production & Deployment (PD) Phase where a system can meet the minimum operational (Threshold and Objective) capabilities for a user’s stated need. The operational capability consists of support, training, logistics, and system interoperability within the DoD operational environment. IOC is a good gauging
An Outlay is the expenditure or disbursement of money. Typically we think of dollars being spent (Outlays) in a given year, but current year dollars may also represent Budget Authority (BA) or Total Obligation Authority (TOA) for a given year. Outlays may or may not fall in the same year as the budget authority that
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) charters and oversees the work in developing overarching joint operational and integrating concepts for joint missions during the joint concept development component of the JCIDS Process. The JROC reviews and approves all joint capabilities documents designated as JROC interest and supports the acquisition review process. The JROC validates capability
The Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) is conducted on production, or production representative articles, to determine whether systems are operationally effective and suitable for intended use by representative users to support the decision to proceed beyond Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The IOT&E will normally test the values in the Capability Production Development (CPD). The
