MTS 114 Acquisition

Question 1

What does Naval Training Systems Requirements, Acquisition, and Management provide?

Answer 1

To establish policy for planning, determining, and documenting manpower, personnel and training (MPT)

Question 2

What document is prepared for traceability in support of new and or modernized Naval capabilities?

Answer 2

Navy Training System Plan (NTSP)

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Naval Training System Plan (NTSP)?

Answer 3

Communicate manpower, personnel, and training (MPT) gaps and needs in support of new acquisition and or modernization programs.

Question 4

How many Acquisition Categories (ACAT) does the NTSP process govern?

Answer 4

ACAT I through ACAT IV

Question 5

List and describe the five gates/thresholds for NTSP submittal?

Answer 5

Six years: Prior to initial operational capability (IOC) if military construction (MILCON) is required.
Three years: Prior to IOC if a major defense acquisition program or a major system (ACAT I or II) training device (TD) research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) is required.
Three years: Prior to IOC if follow-on TDs
Prior: to initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E).
Three months: Prior to IOC for rapid acquisition programs.

Question 6

Discuss the process and artifact required for a course to transition from the acquisition community to formal as delineated in the Training Transfer Agreement (TTA).

Answer 6

Ensure successful transfer of training system. Validates the execution status of manpower, personnel, and training (MPT).