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 […]
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
