Part II

Question 1

Objectives of the DAS

Answer 1

Question 2

5 things that govern Defence Acquisition

Answer 2

1. NDAA
2. Title 10
3. Regulation
4. Policy
5. AAF (MCA for the Credential)

Question 3

Key DoD Players in Systems Acquisition

Answer 3

• SECDEF
• DCAPE
• DOT&E
• DAB

Question 4

What is difference between programmatic and business risk?

Answer 4

The two types are similar, however business risk is considered outside the control/influence of the program office whilst programmatic risk CAN be affected by the program office.

Question 5

5 Step Risk Management Process

Answer 5

Question 6

Options for risk mitigation

Answer 6

Accept, Avoid, Transfer, Control

Question 7

Options for Issue Management

Answer 7

Ignore, Control

Question 8

Options for Opportunity “Management”

Answer 8

Pursue Now, Defer, Reevaluate, Reject

Question 9

Where does JCIDS get inputs?

Answer 9

Question 10

What JCIDS document is created during MSA?

Answer 10

DRAFT CDD

Question 11

What policies govern JCIDS

Answer 11

• CJCSI 5123.01
• DoDI 5000.85 Major Capability Acquisition
• DoDI 5000.02 Operation of AAF

Question 12

Where does JCIDS get guidance for future joint warfighting capabilities?

Answer 12

• Strategic guidance
• Joint Operations Concepts
• Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Defense planning scenarios
• Feedback from the field

Question 13

What does CBA document?

Answer 13

Question 14

MSA/MS-A

Answer 14

• Analyzing promising technologies to determine which one will meet the requirement, Satisfying phase-specific criteria for the next program milestone, Selecting the Program Manager Program Management Office, Preparing and submitting the Acquisition Strategy to the MDA, Conducting an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• The MDA must approve:
  Proposed materiel solution (based on the AoA), Acquisition Strategy (AS), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Test and Evalua1ion Master Plan (TEMP), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)

Question 15

TMRR/MS-B

Answer 15

• Determine if technology and systems design are mature enough to support a development decision that meets military requirements and affordability caps, Refine requirements and finalize cost caps, Prove the reliability of the technology through competitive prototyping and reduce risks, Ensure that the DoD selects the most adequate aod compatible technology, Develop and approve the Capabilities Development Document (CDD)-Validation or CDD·V), Conduct a Preliminary Design review (PDR)
• The MDA approves the following:
  Entry into EMD, Acquisition Strategy (AS), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) quantities, Exit criteria for EMD

Question 16

EMD/MS-C

Answer 16

• Develop an affordable and effective performance-based Product Support Strategy (PSS) that acts as the basis for all sustainment efforts. The PSS leads to a Product Support Package (PSP) to achieve and sustain warfighter requirements, Ensuring the design is stable, Validating that the system meets validated capability requirements, Effectively demonstrating the manufacturing process, Put functioning software sustainment processes in place, Ensure that industrial production capabilities are reasonably available, Verify that the program security remains uncompromised
• Evaluations of any early operational test and evaluation, Evidence that the production design is stable, The results of an operational assessment (if conducted), The maturity of the software, Any significant manufacturing risks, The status of critical intelligence parameters and intelligence mission data requirements, relative to fielding timelines, Full funding

Question 17

Production and Deployment / Production Decisions

Answer 17

Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP)
* Establish an initial production base for the system
* Provide Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) test articles
* Supply an efficient ramp-up to full rate production
Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision or Full Deployment Decision (FDD)
* Review and assess the results of the IOT&E
* Demonstrate control of the manufacturing process
* Show acceptable performance and reliability
* Establish adequate sustainment and system support
Full Rate Production/Full Deployment
* Complete the remaining product production or deployment
* Actualize Full Operational Capability or Full Deployment

Question 18

O&S

Answer 18

This phase has two major efforts: Life Cycle and Disposal. During this phase, the Project Manager must:
Life Cycle

• Ensure resources are programmed and identify necessary Intellectual Property (IP) deliverables
• Acquire associated license rights, tools, equipment, and facilities to support each level of product support
  maintenance
• Establish necessary organic depot maintenance capability in compliance with statute and the LCSP

Disposal

• Develop a Disposal Work Effort that addresses the demilitarization and disposal requirements in the LCSP and
  ensures that sufficient information exists so that disposal can be carried out in a way that is in accordance with all
  legal and regulatory requirements relating to safety, security, and the environment. The PM may consider:
• Complete reuse or recycling of system components and materials
• Reprocessing system components and materials into a useful format
• Sale or donation to the private sector or other governments