1404: Organizations & ACATs Flashcards
What are the three primary organizations that influence the defense acquisition community?
The Executive Branch, the Congress, and Industry
Who is responsible for the budgeting phase of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
What specifies the criteria for defense acquisition categories?
The DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System
Who reviews/approves certain aspects of programs involving other nations, as well as controlling the planning phase of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process?
The USD (Policy)
What are the three ACAT categories
ACAT I, ACAT II, and ACAT III
What are the two ACAT I categories that are Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)?
ACAT ID and ACAT IC
Who is dual-hatted, is the Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE), and establishes DoD acquisition policy and procedures, chairs the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB), and is the senior decision authority for program milestone decisions for MDAPs.
The USD (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) - Mr. Kendall
ACAT level enables identification of what?
(1) Type of system, (2) Level of management review/decision authority, and (3) Applicable program reporting requirements.
Who recommends initial ACAT designation to the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)?
The sponsor of the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
When is the final ACAT determination made by the MDA?
Milestone B
