Defense Acquisition University: ACQ- ACQ Questions And Answers

Defense Acquisition University: ACQ- ACQ Questions And Answers Defense Acquisition Objective - ANS Provide measurable improvements in mission capabilities for warfighter/ system users Defense Acquisition System - ANS Management process by which the DoD provides effective, affordable, and timely systems to the users Acquisition Program - ANS a directed, funded effort that provides new, improved, or continuing materiel, weapon or information system or service capability in response to an approval need Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) - ANS The USD(AT&L) who has the responsibility for supervising the Defense Acquisition System. The DAE takes precedence on all acquisition matters after the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) - ANS Designated individual with overall responsibility for a program. The MDA shall have the authority to approve entry of an acquisition program into the next phase of the acquisition process and shall be accountable for cost, schedule, and performance reporting to higher authority, including congressional reporting. Program Manager (PM) - ANS Designated individual with the responsibility for an authority to accomplish program objectives for development, production, and sustainment to meet the user's operational needs. The PM shall be accountable for credit cost, schedule, and performance reporting to the MDA. DoD Directive 5000.01 - ANS Mandatory policies and procedures for managing all acquisition programs DoD Instruction 5000.02 - ANS Detailed procedures necessary to implement policies in 5000.01