Defense Acquisition University: ACQ- ACQ 1010 All modules Exams.

Defense Acquisition Objective - Provide measurable improvements in mission capabilities for warfighter/ system users Defense Acquisition System - Management process by which the DoD provides effective, affordable, and timely systems to the users Acquisition Program - 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) - 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) - 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