CDFM Module 4

What is JCIDS (Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System)? - Answer assesses gaps in military joint warfighting capabilities and recommends solutions to resolve these gaps Defense Acquisition System - Answer Process by which DoD acquires weapon systems and automated information systems What document provides entry into Milestone A the the Defense Acquisition System? - Answer Materiel Development Decision What are the two steps in pre-systems acquisition? - Answer Materiel solution analysis and technology development Which milestone is the program initiation? - Answer Milestone B The MDA may authorize entry into the acquistion system at any point? True or False - Answer True What are the most expensive programs? - Answer ACAT IA Who is the single point of accountability for accomplishing program objectives? - Answer program manager What says the DOD may not obligate funds for a major defense acquisition program after the program enters the Engineering and Manufacting phase? - Answer 10 USC 2435 What is systems engineering? - Answer overarching process that a program team applies to transition from a stated capability need to an operationally suitable system. It is the integrating mechanism across the technical efforts Program managers prepare a _________ for each milestone review, beginning with Milestone A. - Answer Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) is - Answer mgmt technique that simultaneously integrates all essential acquisition activities through the use of multidisciplinary teams to optimize design, manufacturing and supportability processes. What are the 3 levels of IPT's - Answer Overachring Integrated Product Team (OIPT) that oversees entire program, Integrateing Integrated Product Team (IIPT), and Working Level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) that advise the PM What are the 8 technical management processes? - Answer 1. Decision Analysis 2. Technical Planning 3. Technical Assessment 4. Requirements Management 5. Risk Management 6. Configuration Management 7. Data Management 8. Interface Management