Definitions

Question 1

DAE

Answer 1

DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS EXECUTIVE

Question 2

CAE

Answer 2

COMPONENT ACQUISITIONS EXECUTIVE

Question 3

PEO

Answer 3

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Question 4

PM

Answer 4

PROJECT MANAGER

Question 5

IPPD

Answer 5

INTEGRATED PRODUCT/PROCESS DEVELOPMENT. Management process that integrates all activities from the concept into IPTs.

Question 6

SEP

Answer 6

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROCESS

key enabler for IPPD

Question 7

IPT

Answer 7

INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAM

Question 8

DAWIA

Answer 8

DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

Question 9

KPP

Answer 9

KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
Is it essential?
Does it contribute?
Is it achievable?

Question 10

ACAT

Answer 10

ACQUISITIONS CATEGORY

Question 11

JROC

Answer 11

JOINT REQUIREMENTS OVERSIGHT COUNCIL

Question 12

CAIV

Answer 12

COST AS AN INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

Question 13

MDA

Answer 13

MILESTONE DECISION AUTHORITY

designated individual with overall responsibility for a program

Question 14

JCIDS

Answer 14

JOINT CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM

Question 15

CBA

Answer 15

CAPABILITIES BASED ASSESSMENT

Question 16

ICD

Answer 16

INITIAL CAPABILITIES DOCUMENT
covers MSA and TD phases
summarizes CBA, justifies material solution

Question 17

DOTMLPF

Answer 17

DOCTRINE, ORGANIZATION, TRAINING, MATERIAL, LEADERSHIP, PERSONNEL, FACILITIES

Question 18

DCR

Answer 18

DOTMLPF CHANGE REQUEST

Question 19

CDD

Answer 19

CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT
covers EMD phase
captures info necessary to develop a proposed program.

Question 20

CPD

Answer 20

CAPABILITIES PRODUCTION DOCUMENT
covers P&D and OPS/support
addresses production elements specific to a single increment of an acq program.

Question 21

LRIP

Answer 21

LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION

Question 22

MDD

Answer 22

MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT DECISION

Question 23

MSA

Answer 23

MATERIAL SOLUTION ANALYSIS

Question 24

USD AT&L

Answer 24

UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITIONS TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS

Question 25

KSA

Answer 25

KEY SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES

Question 26

JPD

Answer 26

JOINT POTENTIAL DESIGNATORS

Question 27

JCTD

Answer 27

JOINT CAPABILITY TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION

Question 28

DAB

Answer 28

DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS BOARD Chaired by DAE. senior level forum on critical decisions ACAT ID, select ACAT IAM

Question 29

AOA

Answer 29

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Question 30

MSA (P&A)

Answer 30

P: assess potential material solutions A: Conduct AOA, develop Technology Strategy

Question 31

EMD

Answer 31

ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT