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What is a program decision memorandum? - ANSWER-
secdef's final guidance on programmatic decisions and force
structure, concludes the programming phase
What is the difference between debt and deficit? - ANSWER-
that is cumulative over time, deficit is when government
spending is higher than revenue. debt = revenue -
expenditures
two reasons why the government benefits from... - ANSWER-
public goods and externalities
How does the government make money? - ANSWER-oil leases,
spectrum, weapon systems, providing services to other
countries
trade, sanctions, investments, aid are all examples of -
ANSWER-economic instruments of power
,who established standards for government accounting -
ANSWER-government accounting standards board
What body of people employs JCIDS to identify, assess,
validate, and prioritize joint military capability requirements -
ANSWER-JROC (joint requirements oversight council, chaired
by the vice chairman of the joint Chiefs of staff
What purpose does DAS serve? - ANSWER-management
process to acquire weapon systems to satisfy an identified
capability need
This effort/ document identifies and assesses joint force
capability gaps - ANSWER-capability based assessment
the initial capabilities document ICD does what? - ANSWER-
quantifies capability requirements, proposes material and/or
non-material approaches to close the gap.
_______ the process
_______ is authority to jcids chaired by vice
_______ is authority to DAS chaired by under secretary? -
ANSWER-ICD jroc dab
, designated individual with overall responsibility for a program.
has the authority to approve entry into the next phase of the
DAS process. The overall executive sponsor responsible of
any major defense acquisition program - ANSWER-milestone
decision authority
body of people, chaired by the vice chairman, runs the JCIDS
process -
ANSWER-JROC
What body within DAS advises the chair on major defense
programs and focuses on interoperability, time phased
requirements, and demonstrates technology maturity -
ANSWER-defense acquisition board DAB
name a few requirements challenges the DAB must reconcile –
ANSWER-incomplete or rushed analysis
vague/ poorly written requirements
requirements creep
cost and schedule estimates based on incomplete or poorly
written requirements