ACQ1010 Flashcards
DAWIA
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
What are the primary objectives of the Systems Acquisition Management Process?
Satisfy the needs of operational users
Provide measurable improvements in mission (operational and functional) capabilities
Acquire products in a timely manner at a fair and reasonable cost
What is a system comprised of?
Hardware
Software
Logistics support
Personnel
Name two policy documents
DoDD 5000.01 - The Defense Acquisition System
DoDI 5000.02 - Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
What is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)?
The NDAA is one of the principal mechanisms by which Congress modifies the defense acquisition structure.
What establishes the objective of delivering effective, suitable, survivable, sustainable, and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner?
DoDI 5000.52 - Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
What is the primary regulation for all Federal agencies for the acquisition of supplies and services?
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Who are the three major top-level participants in the defense system acquisition at the national level?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Defense Industry
Which institution represents constituent interests, sets resource ceilings, and balances nationals security and social needs?
Congress
Which institution formulates national security policy, negotiates with congress, and maintains a balanced force structure
The Executive Branch
Which institution considers stockholders’ interests, responds to solicitations, and gains technological achievement?
Defense Industry
Which Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) position ensures the alignment of DoD plans with national security objectives?
Undersecretary of Defense (USD) Policy
Which OSD position provides independent assessment of the operational effectiveness and suitability of new weapon systems?
Director, Operational Test and Evaluation
Which OSD position controls the budget and the release of funds?
USD Comptroller
Which OSD position is the principal staff assistance and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to the DoD acquisition system?
USD for Acquisition and Sustainment
ACAT
Acquisition Category
MDA
Milestone Decision Authority
Which key player is the designated individual with overall responsibility for a program?
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
Which key player is the senior official in each DoD Component responsible for all acquisition functions within that Component?
Component Acquisition Executive (CAE)
Who is accountable for credible cost, schedule, and performance reporting to the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)?
Program Manager (PM)
What are ACATs?
Acquisition Categories (ACATs) are primarily based on program costs. They require another level of key players to determine the level of review, decision authority, and applicable acquisition procedures. Programs are divided into ACATs based primarily on program cost. See DoDI 5000.85
What are two types of ACATs?
Weapons Systems
Automated Information Systems
Which acquisition category (ACAT) does not apply to Air Force programs?
ACAT IV
Which of the following are constraints that impact a program’s goals and objectives?
Cost, Schedule, Performance
The use of new material or processes is an example of what kind of risk?
Performance
What are the three components of risk?
Future root cause
Probability
Consequence
IPT
Integrated Product Teams
What are Defense system acquisition program teams referred to as?
Integrated Product Teams
Which types of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) are responsible for overseeing and reviewing strategic guidance, program assessment, and issue resolution?
Overarching IPTs (OIPTs)
What is a defining characteristic of an Integrated Product Team (IPT)?
It is a multidisciplinary group of people who are collectively responsible for delivering a defined product or process.
Which decision support system is a calendar-driven process and offers the basis for informed affordability assessment?
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBE)
Requirements identified through which Decision Support System can be addressed through changes in DOTMLPF-P?
Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
Which Decision Support System uses milestones to oversee and manage acquisition programs?
Major Capability Acquisition Pathway
Which of the following DoD Decision Support Systems is considered DoD’s primary resource allocation process?
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System
Who controls the budget and the release of funds, and reports directly to the Secretary of Defense?
Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller (USD)
ACATs are divided into categories based primarily on which of the following?
Cost
Focusing on program execution is a key characteristic of which IPT?
Program-level IPTs
What is the most basic reason for the presence of a risk in achieving program goals and objectives?
Future root cause
Which DoD decision-support system is described as “DoD’s primary resource allocation process that is calendar-driven.”
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE)
Which institution issues directives and regulations and formulates, directs, and executes national security policy?
The Executive Branch
