What are the five phases of the Defense Acquisition System?
- Materiel Solution Analysis 2. Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction 3. Engineering and Manufacturing Development 4. Production and Deployment 5. Operations and Sustainment
The Defense Acquisition System includes three milestone decisions within these phases.
What is the entry point into the acquisition process for all defense acquisition products?
Materiel development decision
This decision marks the beginning of the acquisition process.
In which Major Capability Acquisition phase does competitive prototyping take place?
Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction
This phase focuses on reducing risks associated with technology.
What is the objective of the Operations and Sustainment phase?
Execution of a support program that meets materiel readiness and operational support performance requirements and sustains the system in the most cost-effective manner over its total life cycle
This phase emphasizes sustaining the system throughout its lifecycle.
What authority allows the DoD to utilize up to $200M to address an urgent need?
Rapid Acquisition Authority
This authority is crucial for responding to urgent operational needs.
Who is responsible for balancing cost, schedule, and performance in defense acquisition?
Project, program, or product managers
These managers play a key role in ensuring project success.
What are the characteristics a materiel solution MUST do known as?
Key performance parameters
These parameters define the essential characteristics required from a materiel solution.
What does ACAT designation determine?
The level of review and who will make the milestone decisions
ACAT stands for Acquisition Category.
What package formally recommends a new or modified organizational structure?
Force design update (FDU)
This package is generally developed by branch proponents.
Which organization finalizes and documents the TOE and BOIP?
USAFMSA
The _______ lists the planned placement of quantities of equipment and associated support items.
BOIP
What document contains four critical elements related to organizational change?
Unit reference sheet (URS)
These elements include narrative, unit mission/capabilities, organizational structure, and graphical depiction.
What kind of analysis does HQDA conduct to determine if proposed changes are suitable, feasible, and acceptable?
FIFA
A TOE prescribes the doctrinal wartime mission, the organizational structure, and the personnel and equipment __________ for a military unit.
Requirements
What is a vital part of the FDU process to ensure all impacted Centers of Exellence can address second- and third-order effects of organizational change?
Worldwide staffing
