Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the three Science and Technology (S & T) research categories?
- Basic Research
- Applied Research
- Advanced Technology Development
Who is responsible for the Acquisition Strategy?
The PM.
It is usually prepared(developed) by an Acquisition Strategy IPT (with representatives from all functional areas as well as end users and key stakeholders (to include industry))
Are approved programs funded or non funded?
funded
Who conducts basic research for the DOD?
- 60% universities
- 25% DOD and Federal labs
- 15% Industry and NonProfit Organization
What are the 2 primary reasons for developing a new acquisition program?
- Take advantage of new technology
- React to an actual or potential threat
LRIP provides minimum quantities required for testing and _________.
Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP): Establishes initial production base, provides OT & E test articles and for efficient ramp-up to full-rate production, maintains production continuity pending OT & E completion
What are the 4 requirements lanes?
- Deliberate Requirements (preferred method)
- Emergent Requirements
- Urgent Requirements
- Info Sys / Technology (IS / IT) This is a separate lane
What does DOTMLPF-P stand for?
Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel (existing), Leadership and education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy
What is the purpose of a DOTMPF-P Change Request (DCR)?
DCRs represent more refined requirements documents tailored toward a particular non-materiel approach for a capability solution, while CDDs and CPDs represent more refined requirements documents tailored toward a particular materiel approach for a capability solution
Who are the two ACAT I weapon system categories?
- ACAT ID USD (D)
- ACAT IC delegated to Service Component (C)
What are the 3 primary organizations which influence the defense acquisition community?
- Executive Branch
- Congress
- Industry
How is the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT & E) fund used and what is the obligatory period? What type of funding policy?
◾FUND: Development of equipment, material or computer application software; Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT & E); Initial Operational Test And Evaluation (IOT & E); Operation costs for some R & D dedicated facilities
•[Note: Systems procured during LRIP for test purposes are paid for using RDT & E funds]
◾OBLIGATION PERIOD (Legal Time Limit): 2 years.
◾Funding Policy: Incremental
How is the Procurement fund used and what is the obligatory period? What type of funding policy?
◾FUND: Purchase of major end items and defense systems; Initial issue of spares for major end items; All costs necessary to deliver a useful end item intended for operational use or inventory; Major modifications to fielded systems
- [Note: Systems procured during LRIP that are NOT for test purposes (system only for fielding) are paid for using procurement funds
- OBLIGATION PERIOD (Legal Time Limit): 3 years
- Funding Policy: Full
How is the Operation and Maintenance (O & M) fund used and what is the obligatory period? What type of funding policy?
◾FUND: Day-to-day operations; HQ operations; Civilian salaries (R & D dedicated installations may use RDT & E to pay civilian salaries); Travel; Fuel; Minor construction; Training and Education; Expenses of operational military forces; Base operations support; Recruiting
◾OBLIGATION PERIOD (Legal Time Limit): 1 year
◾Funding Policy: Annual
How is the Military Personnel (MILPERS) fund used and what is the obligatory period? What type of funding policy?
◾FUND: Pay and allowances of AD/USAR military personnel; PCS Moves; Training in conjunction with PCS moves; Subsistence; Bonuses; Retired pay accrual
◾OBLIGATION PERIOD (Legal Time Limit): 1 year
◾Funding Policy: Annual
How is the Military Construction (MILCON) fund used and what is the obligatory period? What type of funding policy?
◾FUND: MAJOR military construction projects (i.e. military schools, facilities, bases)
◾OBLIGATION PERIOD (Legal Time Limit): 5 years
◾Funding Policy: Full
What color of money is used to purchase a major end item?
Procurement
The JROC will review (requirements) before the MDD is issued. What are the requirements and the JROC’s role?
JROC mission: Assists the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) in identifying and assessing the priority of joint military requirements (including existing systems and equipment) to meet the national military and defense strategies, and in considering alternatives to any acquisition program that has been identified to meet military capabilities by evaluating the cost, schedule, and performance criteria of the program and of the identified alternatives
Role:
•Validates and approves “JROC Interest” capability documents
•Evaluates cost, schedule, and performance criteria
What is the role of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluations (DOT & E)?
the boss of all OT testers
What is the organization that formulates strategic plans and guidance to set strategy?
USD (Policy)
-Reviews/approves certain aspects of programs involving other nations
-Responsible for formulating strategic planning guidance during the planning phase of PPBE
During the EMD phase, who can negotiate to get offers in for products/programs?
KO
What are the 2 exceptions to the full funding policy?
advance procurement and multiyear procurement
What is the POM and who prepares it?
Program Objective Memorandum. It is prepared by each service.
What is the FYDP?
Future Years Defense Program is a computerized database used to summarize the:
◦Force structure – data from prior year and up to seven years of data
◦Personnel strength – data from prior year through four out years (POM)
◦Financial resources of DoD as the budget is developed and refined – prior year through four out years (POM)
