2391 - Developing the Acquisition Strategy

Question 1

Identify who normally prepares an Acquisition Strategy

Answer 1

Usually prepared by an Acquisition Strategy IPT, with representatives from all functional areas, as well as end users and key stakeholders

Question 2

The Acquisition Strategy is due at Milestone___ and updated before______________.

Answer 2

A, each milestone review

Question 3

What is an Acquisition Strategy?

Answer 3

A business and technical management approach designed to achieve program objectives within the resource constraints imposed

Question 4

Describe the concept of international cooperation, as it pertains to the development of the acquisition strategy.

Answer 4

• Congress requires DoD to determine if there are Allied or other friendly nations with whom we can cooperate on major systems development
• The acquisition strategy should address the potential for international cooperative research, development, production, logistics support, or sale

Question 5

What provides mandatory guidance for the operation of the Defense Acquisition Management System?

Answer 5

the DoDI 5000.02

Question 6

What are the two strategy approaches to full system capability.

Answer 6

• Single-step

* Evolutionary

Question 7

____________________is the preferred strategy for rapid acquisition of mature technology.

Answer 7

Evolutionary acquisition

Question 8

In the _______________, the ultimate capability delivered to the user is divided into two or more increments, with increasing levels of capability. Increment 1 of an evolutionary acquisition strategy provides the initial deployment capability (a usable increment of capability called for in the CDD/CPD).

Answer 8

Evolutionary approach

Question 9

_____________ of an evolutionary acquisition strategy provides the initial deployment capability which is a ________________called for in the CDD/CPD.

Answer 9

• Increment 1

* usable increment of capability

Question 10

It is mandated, by law (Section 2366b of Title 10, United States Code), that _________ in a program must have been ________________ to enter Milestone ____ and be Technology Readiness Level (TRL) ____.

Answer 10

• technology
• demonstrated in a relevant environment,
• B
• 6

Question 11

Identify what documents guide the MSA phase.

Answer 11

• Validated ICD,

* AoA Study Plan

Question 12

What is the Formal initiation of the program which requires demonstration that all sources of risk have been adequately mitigated and MDA approves APB as the agreement between the MDA, PM, and Component chain of command (Affordability caps set in APB as equivalent to KPPs)

Answer 12

Milestone B

Question 13

Identify the major activities that occur during the EMD phase.

Answer 13

• ***Operational Assessments (OAs) conducted by OTA
• Critical Design Review (CDR)
• Complete HardWare and SoftWare design
• Systematically retire any open risks
• Prepare for production and deployment
• Establish initial product baseline
• Build/test prototypes or first articles to verify compliance with requirements
• Complete TEMP DT&E activities. Evaluate achievement of KPPs/KSAs. Ensure that production, deployment, and OT&E can be supported
• Preparation for Production, Deployment, and Sustainment. Ensure system design and product support package meet sustainment requirements within affordability caps

Question 14

If ______prior to MS B was waived, the PM will plan for / conduct _____ as soon and feasible after program initiation

Answer 14

a (Preliminary Design Review) PDR, a PDR

Question 15

For ACAT ID and IAM programs, the DASD(SE) will participate in the Program’s _____________and conduct the _____________

Answer 15

• PDR and CDR

* CDR Assessment

Question 16

The EMD Phase ends when:

Answer 16

• Manufacturing processes demonstrated and under control

* Industrial production capabilities are reasonably available

Question 17

What is the purpose of the Full Rate Production/Deployment work effort?

Answer 17

Produce and deliver requirements compliant products

Question 18

What is a business and technical management approach designed to achieve program objectives within the resource constraints imposed.

Answer 18

Acquisition Strategy

Question 19

What are the disadvantages of International Cooperation?

Answer 19

o Requires an international agreement setting forth terms and conditions of the cooperation
o Legal and administrative requirements, including coordination with the State Department
o Possible dependency on foreign sources
o Security issues associated with technology transfer between countries

Question 20

What are the advantages of International Cooperation?

Answer 20

o Development costs are shared
o Use of emerging or existing foreign technology,
o Potential to reduce production costs through sharing of costs and reducing unit cost by economy of scale
o Promotes interoperability with future coalition partner nations