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 […]
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 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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
