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Acquisition Process Model
1.0 Perform Air Force Acquisition
Oversight (Review
and Approve)
Develop
Requirements and
Preliminary
Design
Acquire (Develop and
Operate)
Program and
Budget (PPBE)
Technology Concept
Technology Need
Program ActionStrategic
Direction
Strategic
Direction
POM/PBD
Conduct “Program”
Management Tasks
Strategic
Direction
Click Here for the Defense
Acquisition Framework View
22 May 17 Version 7.1
Click here to view
the FAQ
Definitized
Agreement
(Contract)
Operational
System
Budget
Reallocations
Preliminary
Design
Note: Each input/output in the APM is
hyperlinked to all other occurrences in
the model.
PEO View
IMP
Program
RevisionsProgram
Revisions
ADM
ADM
Program
Reporting
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition
Strategy
Capability Document
Capability Document
AFLCMC
Standard
ProcessesTemplates
Enterprise
Metrics
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
TechnologyMaturation and Risk
Reduction
A CB
FRP
Decision
Review
Materiel
Development
Decision
Portfolio Reviews
Program Reviews
Technical Reviews AFRB
AFROC
Develop
Detailed Design
Development
Planning
ASP
Termination
Source Selection
Manage Risk
Conduct Process
Improvement
LCM PlanningAoAs
UON QRC New Start
Planning Programming Budgeting Execution
POM
Reprogramming
Program
AuthorizationCongressional
PBR Obligations &
Expenditures
Manufacturing
Readiness
CPD
Systems
Engineering
Developmental
Test
Operational
Test
Fielding
Manage Business
Activities
Manage
Resources
Manage Technical
Activities
Conduct Standard
Reporting
ID
Technology
Mature
TechnologyTransition
Technology
Conduct
Development
RFP Release
Review
ICDCDD
PHASE
BASED
PROCESSES
PPBE
PROCESSES
RECURRING
PROCESSES
RAPID
ACQUISITION
PROCESSES
LRIP
Full Rate
Production
System Mods
Retire/Dispose
Pre-MDDActivities
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Acquisition Process Model
PEO View
Note: Program Integration provides the AF with consistent
insightful and synchronized recommendations, improved
data reporting and analysis, and maximized utilization of
resources. The objective is to strengthen decision-making
across AF Acquisition leadership.
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Actual Template Locations in the APM
Air Force DAB
Readiness
Functional
Checklist
Example 1
Air Force
Configuration
Steering Board
Air Force New
Start
Congressional
Notification
Business Rules
DoD Reliability
Growth Curve
Air Force Review
Board MDD
Template
Air Force PEO/
BES Physical
Configuration
Audit Checklist
DoD Acquisition
Strategy Template
DoD Test and
Evaluation Master
Plan
Acquisition Process Model
Templates
Air Force DAB
Readiness
Functional
Checklist
Example 2
Air Force
Integrated
Baseline Review
Process Guide
Air Force Materiel
Command
Analysis of
Alternatives
Handbook
Air Force PEO/
BES Alternative
System Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES Critical
Design Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES Functional
Configuration
Audit Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES Preliminary
Design Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES System
Functional Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES System
Requirements
Review Checklist
Air Force Review
Board Milestone B
Template
DD Form 250
Material
Inspection and
Receiving Report
Air Force Review
Board Milestone A
Template
DoD Integrated
Program
Management
Report
DoD Life Cycle
Sustainment Plan
Outline
DoD Memo on
Document
Streamlining –
Program
Protection Plan
DoD SD Form 106
DoD Issuances
Program
Coordination
Record
DoD SD Form 818
Comments Matrix
for DoD Issuances
DoD Systems
Engineering Plan
Outline
SAF/AQR
Program Office
Technical Review
Report
Air Force
Acquisition
Strategy Panel
Air Force DAB
Readiness
Functional
Checklist
Example 1
Air Force
Configuration
Steering Board
Air Force New
Start
Congressional
Notification
Business Rules
DoD Reliability
Growth Curve
Air Force Review
Board MDD
Template
Air Force PEO/
BES Physical
Configuration
Audit Checklist
DoD Acquisition
Strategy Template
DoD Test and
Evaluation Master
Plan
Air Force DAB
Readiness
Functional
Checklist
Example 2
Air Force
Integrated
Baseline Review
Process Guide
Air Force Materiel
Command
Analysis of
Alternatives
Handbook
Air Force PEO/
BES Alternative
System Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES Critical
Design Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES Functional
Configuration
Audit Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES Preliminary
Design Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES System
Functional Review
Checklist
Air Force PEO/
BES System
Requirements
Review Checklist
Air Force Review
Board Milestone B
Template
DD Form 250
Material
Inspection and
Receiving Report
Air Force Review
Board Milestone A
Template
DoD Integrated
Program
Management
Report
DoD Life Cycle
Sustainment Plan
Outline
DoD Memo on
Document
Streamlining –
Program
Protection Plan
DoD SD Form 106
DoD Issuances
Program
Coordination
Record
DoD SD Form 818
Comments Matrix
for DoD Issuances
DoD Systems
Engineering Plan
Outline
SAF/AQR
Program Office
Technical Review
Report
DD Form 1222
Requests For and
Results of Tests
DD Form 1222
Requests For and
Results of Tests
Air Force
Transition
Support Plan
Air Force
Transition
Support Plan
Air Force Review
Board Milestone C
Template
Air Force Review
Board Milestone C
Template
MP 5301.9001(f)
Business
Clearance
Approval
MP 5301.9001(f)
Business
Clearance
Approval
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Air Force Life
Cycle Mission
Data Plan
Air Force Life
Cycle Mission
Data Plan
AoA Final Report
AoA Study Plan
AoA Final Report
AoA Study Plan
Air Force Review
Board
Development RFP
Template
Air Force Review
Board
Development RFP
Template
Air Force MS C
Report
Air Force 2366b
Report
Air Force
Acquisition
Strategy Panel
Air Force Dev RFP
ADM
Air Force MDD
ADM
Air Force MS A
ADM
Air Force MS B
ADM
Air Force MS C
ADM
Air Force MS B
Report
Air Force MS A
Report
Air Force 2366a
Report
Air Force MS C
Report
Air Force MS B
Report
Air Force MS A
Report
Air Force MS C
ADM
Air Force MS A
ADM
Air Force MS B
ADM
Air Force MDD
ADM
Air Force DEV
RFP ADM
Air Force 2366a
Report
Air Force 2366b
Report
Product Support Business Case
Analysis
Pre-Milestone A Product Support
(Multiple Locations)
LDTO Designation
Program Sufficiency Review
Logistics Health Assessment
Development PlanningContract Award Sole Source
Contract Award (Multiple
Locations)Configuration Control
Develop Program
ScheduleEngineering Data Management
Engineering Technical
Assistance RequestsILCM Policy Review
Financial Funds Flow and Funds
Control
Intelligence Supportability
Analysis
Intelligence Sensitivity
Determination
OT&E Readiness Certification
Program Transition
Unit Self-Assessment Program
Risk and Issue Management
Should Cost InitiativesDevelop and Manage Standard
Processes
CAM Weapon System
Sustainment Requirements
Acquisition Process Model
AFLCMC Standard Processes
Annual Program Office Cost
EstimateAcq Strategy-RFP (Multiple
Locations)
PEO View
Supportability Assessment for
Organic Requirements
Reprogramming Requests
(Process Guide)
Spring Program Review
(Process Guide)
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Packaging Handling Storage and
Transportation
Cost Capability Analysis
Life Cycle Sustainment Plan
Acquisition Process Model
Enterprise Metrics – ACAT I Programs
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction
A CB
Materiel Development
Decision
Note: The metrics listed above are based on FY16 Q3 Air
Force Acquisition Quarterly Performance Assessment
(Issued August 2016)
Initial
Operational
Capability
(IOC)
Full-Rate
Production
(FRP)
Decision
Full
Operational
Capability
(FOC)
MSB to MSC Average Estimate 79
months
MSB to IOC Average Estimate 92 months
MSB to FRP Average Estimate 120 months
MSC to IOC Average Estimate 26
months
MSC to FRP Average
Estimate 33 months
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Acquisition Process Model
Defense Acquisition Management System Models
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MODEL 1
HARDWARE INTENSIVE PROGRAM
MODEL 2
DEFENSE UNIQUE SOFTWARE
INTENSIVE PROGRAM
MODEL 3
INCREMENTALLY FIELDED SOFTWARE
INTENSIVE PROGRAM
MODEL 4
ACCELERATED ACQUISITION
PROGRAM
MODEL 5
HYBRID - HARDWARE DOMINANT
PROGRAM
MODEL 6
HYBRID - SOFTWARE DOMINANT
PROGRAM
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
Acquisition Process Model
Defense Acquisition System Model 1: Hardware Intensive Program
Go Up 1 Level
A CB
Initial
Operational
Capability
(IOC)
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
TechnologyMaturation & Risk
Reduction
Full-Rate
Production
(FRP)
Decision
Sustainment
Materiel
Development
Decision
Materiel
Development
Decision
Legend
Decision
Milestone Review
Disposal
Capability
Development
Document (CDD)
Validation
Development
Request for
Proposals (RFP)
Release DecisionFull
Operational
Capability
(FOC)
Low Rate Initial
Production (LRIP) OT&E
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
DeploymentEngineering and Manufacturing Development
TechnologyMaturation & Risk
Reduction
A CB
IOCFull Deployment
(FD)
Materiel
Development
Decision
Materiel
Development
Decision
Build 0.1
Build 1.1
Build 1.3Build 1.4
Build 1.5
Build 1.2
Build 2.1
Limited
Deployment
Builds
CDD
Validation
Development
RFP Release
Decision
Full-Rate
Deployment
Decision
(FDD)
Integration
Acquisition Process Model
Defense Acquisition System Model 2: Software Intensive Program
Legend
Decision
Milestone Review
Go Up 1 Level
Sustainment DisposalOT&ERisk Reduction
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Development and FieldingRisk Reduction
A B
IOC
Full
Deployment
(FD)
Materiel
Development
Decision
Materiel
Development
Decision
CDD
Validation
Development
RFP Release
Decision
Full
Deployment
Decision
(FDD)
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Development and Fielding
B
Development
RFP Release
Decision IOC FDFDD
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Development and Fielding
B
FDD
Limited
Deployment
Decisions
Limited
Deployment
Decisions
Limited
Deployment
Decisions
IOC FD
Development RFP
Release Decision
Acquisition Process Model
Defense Acquisition System Model 3: Incrementally Fielded Software Program
Legend
Decision
Milestone Review
Go Up 1 Level
Sustainment
Disposal
OT&ERisk Reduction Build
Build 1
Build 2
Build 0 Build n
Build 2.1
Build 2.2Build 2.n
Build n.1
Build n.2Build n.n
Risk Reduction
Increment 2
Risk Reduction
Increment N
SustainmentOT&E
SustainmentOT&E
Service Development and
Delivery Process (SDDP)
Defense Business System
(DBS)
Materiel Solution Analysis
Concurrent ProductionAnd Deployment
Concurrent Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, and Development
A/B C
IOC FOC
Preliminary
Design
Review
Preliminary
Design
Review
Sustainment
Operations andSupport
Disposal
Materiel
Development
Decision
Materiel
Development
Decision
Acquisition Process Model
Defense Acquisition System Model 4: Accelerated Acquisition Program
Legend
Decision
Milestone Review
Go Up 1 Level
OT&E
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
TechnologyMaturation & Risk
Reduction
A CB
IOC FOC
Acquisition Process Model
Hybrid Acquisition Programs (Hardware Dominant) View
Materiel
Development
Decision
Materiel
Development
Decision
Build 0.1
Build 1.1
Build 1.3Build 1.4
Build 1.5
Build 1.2
Build 2.1
Build 3.1Build 3.2
LRIP
Builds
CDD
Validation
Development
RFP Release
Decision FRP
Integration
Legend
Decision
Milestone Review
Go Up 1 Level
Sustainment DisposalOT&ELRIPRisk Reduction
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
TechnologyMaturation & Risk
Reduction
A CB
IOC
FD
Acquisition Process Model
Hybrid Acquisition Programs (Software Dominant) View
Materiel
Development
Decision
Materiel
Development
Decision
Build 1.0.1
Build 1.1.1
Build 1.1.3
Build 1.1.2
Build 1. 2
Build 1.3.1Build 1.3.2
Limited
Deployment (LD)
Builds
FDD
Integration
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
Build 2.1.1Build 2.1.2
Build 2.3.1Build 2.3.2
Builds
IntegrationBuild 2.1.3
B
Development
RFP Release
Decision
C
Legend
Decision
Milestone Review
Go Up 1 Level
SustainmentOT&E
CDD
Validation
Development
RFP Release
Decision
Build 2.2
IOC
FDFDD
Risk Reduction
Limited
Deployment (LD) SustainmentOT&ERisk Reduction
TechnologyMaturation & Risk
Reduction
Increment 2
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Acquisition Process Model
1.1 Oversight (Review and Approve)
Go Up 1 Level
Execute
Acquisition
Management
Integration
Click Here for the Program
Reviews Integrated Flow
1.1.2 Portfolio Reviews
1.1.3 Lifecycle
Reviews & Decisions
1.1.1 Program Reviews
1.1.4 Technical
Reviews
Standard Review Process
FWD
Acquisition
Policy
Request for
Information
Note 1 from the Chief Process Officer: The Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L has
provided four key enduring acquisition principles. The first of these principles is “Think”. Program
managers should tailor the program according to the specific needs of that program. The rote
checking the blocks in a checklist or simply following each and every step of a process is the
antithesis of Mr Kendall's challenge to Program Managers. Use this Model as a model. If your
program's situation warrants a waiver from the checklist or process, seek that waiver from your
milestone decision authority. CTRL-Click here to access an active link to Mr. Kendall’s thoughts.
Integrated Plan
& RoadmapProgrammatic
Data
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
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Acquisition Process Model
1.1 Oversight (Review and Approve) – Standard Review Process
Go Up 1 Level
Determine the
Type of Oversight
Action Identify
Prerequisites for
Oversight ActionPrepare for
Oversight
Action
Conduct
Oversight
Action
Document and
Monitor Oversight
Action
Type of
Oversight Action
Oversight
Action
Checklist
Program Action
Needed
Information
Note: The above process is the standard process used for the various reviews. The specific program, portfolio, lifecycle, and technical reviews vary based on specific inputs, specific outputs, and the process
owners/performers.
Program
Status
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.1 Program Reviews
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
PEO View
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1.1.1 Program Reviews
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
PEO View
Specific Program
1.1.1.7 Manage Will
Cost/Should Cost
1.1.1.1 Investment
Budget Review (IBR) /
Spring Program Review
(SPR)
1.1.1.2 Configuration
Steering Board (CSB)
1.1.1.8 Post-IOC
Sustainment Review
Non-Specific Program
1.1.1.3 Integrated
Lifecycle Management
Executive Forum (ILCM
EF)
1.1.1.5 Performance
Assessment & Root
Cause Analysis
(PARCA)
1.1.1.9 Independent
Review
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1.1.1.1 Investment Budget Review / Spring Program Review
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Prerequisites for
IBR / SPR
Prepare for IBR /
SPR
Conduct IBR /
SPR
Document and
Monitor IBR / SPR
Action
Program Action
Conduct Spring
Program ReviewReview
Results
FWD
Program
Review
Action
ChecklistNeeded
Information
Program
Status
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.1.1.5 Conduct Spring Program Review
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
Spring Program
Reviews
(SPR)
Review
Programs at
Centers
Meeting
Logistics
Conduct
Post-Review
Activities
Action
Item
Status
Trigger:
November
Town
Hall
Brief
Review
Results
SPR Action
Items
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1.1.1.1.5.1 Prepare for Spring Program Reviews (SPR)
Go Up 1 Level
Notify
PEO
Identify
Programs
Contact
PEOs/
Directories
Communicate
Information
Provide
Templates, Official
Program List, and
Agenda
Coordinate
Meet-me
Numbers
FWD
Note: This process is based on the
AFLCMC Process Guide for Spring
Program Reviews.
Upload
SPR
Briefings
Initial
Schedule
Call
Letter
Program
List for
Review
Meeting
Logistics
Briefing
Requirements
SPR
Briefings
Agenda
SPR
Information
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Trigger:
November
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1.1.1.1.5.2 Review Programs at Centers
Go Up 1 Level
Awareness
of Town Hall
Brief Topics
Deliver
Town Hall
BriefingProvide
Requested
DataDetermine
Budget &
Execution
Decisions
Develop
Review
Summary
Response
to Data
Request
Budget
Decisions
Consolidated
ActionsExecution
Decisions
Town
Hall
Brief
BACK FWD
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1.1.1.1.5.2.1 Deliver Town Hall Brief
Go Up 1 Level
Draft
Town Hall
Brief
Develop
Draft Town
Hall Brief Review
Draft Town
Hall
Briefing
Approve
Town Hall
Briefing
Provide
Info Copy
to SAF/
FMBI
Proposed
Town Hall
Brief
SAF/FMBI
Info Copy of
Town Hall
Brief
Call
Letter
Topics/
Suggestions
Town
Hall
Brief
Town
Hall
Brief
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1.1.1.1.5.3 Conduct Post-Review Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Execute
Pulls/ Adds Review
Programs at
Centers
Adjusted
Obligations
Issue Program
Authorization
(PA)Document
Paybacks
List of
Bills for
Top Down
Brief
Completed
Reviews
Consolidated
Actions
Consolidated
Actions
BACK
Program
Authorization
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1.1.1.2 Configuration Steering Board (CSB)
Identify Prerequisites
for CSB (Configuration
Steering Board)
Review
Prepare for CSB
Review
Conduct CSB
Review
Document and
Monitor CSB
Action
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Program Action
Conduct CSB
Oversight
Secretariat
Activity
CSB Results
Program
Status
Program
Reporting
Program
Reporting
Revised CSB
Charts
Draft
CSB Charts
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
NOTE 1: Mr. Kendall Issued a
memo on 9 Nov 13 providing
additional guidance regarding
CSB activity. Please CTRL-
Click to access an active link
to the memorandum.
Conduct
Quarterly
Leadership
Forums
Leadership Program DirectionRecent and Pending
Near-Term Decision
NOTE 2: Ms. Costello Issued
a memo on 18 Mar 16
providing additional guidance
regarding CSB activity.
Please CTRL-Click to access
an active link to the
memorandum.
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1.1.1.2.5 Conduct CSB Oversight Secretariat Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Request CSB
Meeting
Meeting
Date
Send CSB
Meeting
Invitations
Submit and
Distribute CSB
Charts
Meeting
Invite
Consolidate
Input and
Provide BBP
Chair the CSB
Meeting
Bullet Background Paper
Staff Minutes Minutes from
the CSB
Program
Reporting
CSB Results
Revised CSB Charts
Draft
CSB ChartsProgrammatic
Data
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.1.1.3 Integrated Lifecycle Management Executive Forum
Identify
Prerequisites for
ILCM EF
(Integrated
Lifecycle
Management
Executive Forum)
Review
Prepare for
ILCM EF Review
Conduct ILCM
EF Review
Document and
Monitor ILCM EF
Action
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Program Action
Serve as
ILCM EF
Secretariat
ILCM EF
Inputs
ILCM EF
Results
ILCM EF
Action
Items
Program
Review
Action
Checklist Needed
Information
Program
Status
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
Go Up 1 Level
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1.1.1.5 Performance Assessment & Root Cause Analysis (PARCA)
Conduct
Performance
Assessment Conduct Root
Cause Analysis
for MDAPsIssue PARCA
GuidancePARCA
Guidance
Root
Cause(s)
Note: This includes reviews conducted after Nunn-McCurdy breaches. BACK FWD
Performance
Assessment
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.1.7 Manage Will Cost/Should Cost
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct SAE
Program
ReviewShould-Cost
Execution
Status
Develop
Should-Cost
Estimate or
Waiver
Request
Should-Cost
Execution
Status
Consolidate
of Savings &
Review of
Requests for
Release
Funds
Determination
Consolidated Savings &
Requests for Release
Conduct SAE
Fund
Request
Review
(pilots)
Conduct
Review of
Requests
Requests for
Funds Release
Determine
Use for
Consolidated
Savings
Conduct
Efficiency
Tracking
Process
Achieve
Should-Cost
Initiatives
Submit Out
of Cycle
Request for
Fund
Release
Should-Cost
FY Estimate
Requests for
Funds Release
Approved
Should-Cost
InitiativesTracked/
Achieved
/Validated
Efficiency
Tracked
Efficiencies
Issue
Program
Authority
Issue Budget
Authority
Consolidated
Saving
Recommendations
Fund Release
Approval
Issued Program
Authority
Update Will-
Cost &
Should-Cost
Estimates
Revised POM
Position
BACK
Program
Execution
Information
Will Cost
Estimate
Will Cost
Estimate
Note: CTRL-Click here to access an active link to the 22 April 11 OSD Memorandum on Implementation of Will
Cost and Should Cost.
FWD
Program
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.1.8 Post-IOC Sustainment Review
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Identify
Required
Documentation
Prepare for
Post-IOC
Sustainment
Review
Conduct Post-
IOC
Sustainment
Review
Review
Recommendations
Post-IOC
Sustainment
Briefing Package
Compiled
Data for
Post-IOC
Sustainment
Review
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Program
Status
Life Cycle
Cost Estimate
LCSP
Programmatic
Data
FWD
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.1.9 Independent Reviews
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Identify
Programs/
Activities for
Review
Prepare for
Independent
Reviews
Conduct
Independent
Reviews
Review
Recommendations
Independent Review
Briefing Package
List of
Programs /
Activities
For Review
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Program
Status
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.2 Portfolio Reviews
1.1.2.2 Budget
Execution
Review
1.1.2.1 PEO / SAE
1.1.2.3 ASR
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Perform
Portfolio
Analysis
Conduct SAF/AQ
Portfolio
Management
AQ Spend
Plan Request
ADM
Funding
Profile
1.1.2.5 Capability
Portfolio Review
SOW
MAJCOM
Requirements ABIDES Data ADM Compliance
Assessment
Finalized
Budget PBR Analysis
PBR ResultsPOM Analysis
POM Results
RMD
PEO View
Definitized
Agreement
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1.1.2.1 PEO Reviews
Identify
Prerequisites for
PEO SAE Review
Prepare for PEO
SAE Review Conduct PEO
SAE ReviewDocument &
Monitor PEO SAE
Review Action
Final
Read Ahead
Package
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
to POCsFormal Position/
Closed Action
Item(s)
Meeting
Logistics
Program
List
SAE Program
Information
Request
Action Items
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.2.1.1 PEO Review – Identify Prerequisites for PEO SAE Reviews
Communicate
the Need for
Review
Modify List
of ProgramsList of
Programs
Go Up 1 Level
Notification
of
Review
Coordinate
Meeting
Logistics
(VTC Only)
Invitee
List
FWD
Meeting
Logistics
Program
ListSAE Program
Information
Request
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.2.1.2 PEO Review – Prepare for PEO SAE Review
Go Up 1 Level
Notify the
Appropriate
Program PersonnelNotification
of Review
Develop
Final
BriefingPre-Brief with
SAE & Deputy
Final
Briefing Final
Read Ahead
Package
Notify POCs
of Availability
of Final
Briefing
Prepare
Read-
Aheads &
Upload to
SMART
Read
AheadsFinal
Briefing
BACK
to POCs
Program
List
FWD
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1.1.2.1.2.2 Develop Final Briefing
Develop Draft
Briefing
Provide
Pre-Brief
Draft
Briefing
Updated
Content in
SMART
Notification
Of Review
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Dry-Run with
PEO
Final
Briefing
Source: Oversight Command and Control Focus Area
June 2006
Ms. Janet Hassan, Team Lead
Recommended
Changes
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1.1.2.1.4 PEO Review – Document & Monitor PEO-SAE Review Action
Develop &
Track
Action Item
List Respond
Directly to
Action Items
& Taskers
Action
Item
List
OPR
Response
Go Up 1 Level
Coordinate
Responses
to Review
POC
Formal Position/
Closed Action
Item(s)
Action Items
BACK
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1.1.2.2 Budget Execution Review
Identify
Prerequisites for
Budget Execution
ReviewPrepare for
Budget
Execution
Review
Conduct
Budget
Execution
ReviewDocument and
Monitor Budget
Execution Review
Action
Budget
Execution
Review
Action
Checklist
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Program Action
Needed
Information
Program
Status
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.2.3 Acquisition Sustainment Review
Identify
Prerequisites for
ASR
Prepare for ASR Conduct ASR
Document and
Monitor ASR
Action
Portfolio
Review
Action
Checklist
Go Up 1 Level
FWDBACK
Program Action
Needed
Information
Program
Status
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.2.5 Capability Portfolio Review
Prepare
Capability
Portfolio
Assessment
Prioritize
Operational
Capability
Requirements
Capability
Portfolio
Assessment
Prioritized
Operational
Capability
Requirements
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Capability
Investment
Information
FWD
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1.1.2.6 Conduct SAF/AQ Portfolio Management
Go Up 1 Level
Administer Budget
Process
Conduct SAF/AQ
Source Selections
AQ Spend
Plan Request
Definitized
AgreementSOW
MAJCOM
Requirements
Finalized
Budget
BACK FWD
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1.1.2.6.1 Administer Budget Process
Go Up 1 Level
Gather
RequirementsAnalyze
Requirements
Trigger: Request
AQ Spend Plan
Consolidated
Requirements
Coordinate
Requirements
for Review/
Negotiation
Accepted/
Validated
Requirements
Distribute
Finalized
Requirements
Approved
Requirements
Package
Conduct/
Evaluate
Quarterly
Review
Approved
Requirements
Package
Requirements
Package
AssessmentPerform Initial
DistributionClose Out
SAF/AQ
Budget
Initial
Distribution
AQ Spend
Plan Request
MAJCOM
Requirements
Finalized
Budget
FWD
Co
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1.1.2.6.2 Conduct SAF/AQ Source Selections
Go Up 1 Level
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Conduct
Source
Selection
Award
Contract
USAF SDO
Determination
Contracting
Source
RFP
Evaluation
Results
Trigger: PM
Submits SOW
Ascertain SDO
Determination
Determine Best
Source for
Contract (GSA /
NDOD)
Candidate
Sources
Definitized
Agreement
SOW
BACK
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1.1.2.7 Perform Portfolio Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
Analyze
Portfolio for
ADM
Compliance
Perform
Post-POM
Analysis
POM
COA
Briefing
to AQ/AQX
Perform
Post-PBR
Analysis
Identify
RMD
Impacts
RMD
Summary
Identified
Programmatic
Impacts
POM
COA
Briefing
to USD AT&LPBR
COA
Briefing
to AQ/AQX
PBR
COA
Briefing
to USD AT&L
BACK
ADM Compliance
Assessment
PBR Results
PBR Results
PBR Results
ADM
Funding
Profile
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1.1.3 Lifecycle Reviews
Go Up 1 Level
1.1.3.13
Terminate Acquisition
Effort
1.1.3.9
MS A
AFRB
1.1.3.3
ASP 1.1.3.10
MS B
AFRB
1.1.3.12
FRP
AFRB
A
1.1.3.4
C
1.1.3.6
B
1.1.3.5
1.1.3.8 FRP
Decision
Review
1.1.3.11
MS C
AFRB
1.1.3.2
AFROC
1.1.3.1
DAB
BACK FWD
1.1.3.14
Dev. RFP
Release
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction
1.1.3.7 MDD
1.1.3.3
ASP
1.1.3.1
DAB
1.1.3.3
ASP
1.1.3.1
DAB
1.1.3.3
ASP
1.1.3.1
DAB
Note from the Chief Process Officer:
The Dev RFP Release ASP is combined
with an AFRB. (AFI 63-101/20-101,
Section 4.8.1)
1.1.3.2
AFROC
1.1.3.2
AFROC
1.1.3.16
DBC
1.1.3.16
DBC
1.1.3.16
DBC1.1.3.16
DBC
1.1.3.17
Dev.
RFP
AFRB
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.1 Defense Acquisition Board (DAB)
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Conduct
Formal DAB
Prepare for
DAB
Determine
Next
Steps
Go Up 1 Level
Decision to
Proceed
DRM Results
DRM Results
OIPT ReportProgram
Concerns
Candidate
SolutionsShould Cost
Targets & Progress
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.1.1 Defense Acquisition Board (DAB): Prepare for DAB
Go Up 1 Level
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Conduct DAB
Planning
Meeting (DPM)
Conduct OIPT
Conduct DAB
Readiness
Meeting (DRM)
New Information
Requirements
Potential
Issues
Outstanding
Issues
FWD
DRM Results OIPT ReportProgram
Concerns
Candidate
Solutions
Readiness
Checklist
Approve
OIPT
Review
OIPT
Approval
Intent to
Conduct OIPT
Should Cost
Targets & ProgressProgrammatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Note: As stated in Section 5.a.4.g of DoDI 5000.02, DAB review preparation will be streamlined and efficient. Staff members will be provided with the data needed to support the review in accordance with scheduled submission
dates established throughout this instruction. They will work to minimize the overhead burden placed on the DoD Components, PEOs, program managers, and their staffs. Staff reviews will focus on the substance of the program’s
content: affordability, requirements reasonableness, technical risk reduction, contracting strategy, schedule realism, testing provisions, funding adequacy, and future decision criteria. Reviewers will inform the DAB chairperson and
MDA, the OIPT leader, and the Military Service concerned of potential DAB issues. The MDA will prioritize key cost, schedule and performance issues to be addressed at the DAB. The Military Service concerned will address administrative or advisory comments. Similar procedures will be used for DoD Component-level reviews.
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.1.1.3 Review at Senior Level
Go Up 1 Level
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Develop Final
Decision
Package
Schedule
AFPEO Review
Conduct
AFPEO
Review
Draft Final
Decision Package
Meeting
Date
FIG Approved
Decision Package
AFPEO Review
Issues/Recommendations
Note: The above process is also performed in preparation for the Milestone A AFRB, the Milestone B
AFRB, the Milestone C AFRB, and the Full Rate Production AFRB. The only difference in these
processes are the specific inputs and outputs at the various decision points.
Approved Final
Decision Package
OIPT Report
Readiness
Checklist
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.1.3 Defense Acquisition Board (DAB): Conduct Formal DAB
Go Up 1 Level
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ResultsDAB Read Ahead Open DAB
Issues
Identify &
Resolve DAB
Level
Issues
Resolved DAB
Issues
Coordinate
DAB InputsConcerns on
DAB Issues
Required
Documentation
Open Action
Items
Exit Criteria
Checklist
Ceritifed
Exit Criteria
Issue ADM
BACK
Decision to
Proceed
OIPT Report
Should Cost
Targets & Progress
ADM
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1.1.3.2 Perform AFROC (Capability Documents)
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Conduct
Strategy
Development
and HPT
Preparation
Resolve
Comments
Conduct
Validation
and
Approval
Obtain
Internal
Approval/
Endorsement
Capability
Document
For Approval
JROC
Approved
Capability
Document
Scenario: Develop ICD Scenario: Develop CPDScenario: Develop CDD
Initiate
JCIDS
Staffing
Inputs Vary Based
on the Capability
Documents
Perform
Gatekeeper
Activities
Conduct
JROC/JCB
Tripwire
Process
Revised
Capability
Document
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
JCIDS
Documents
JCIDS
Process
Metrics
Request
for RSR
PEO View
Note: The following KPPs are mandatory in
requirements documents per JCIDS Manual:
Force Protection KPP, System Survivability KPP,
Sustainment KPP, Net-Ready KPP, Training KPP
and Energy KPP.
The following KSAs are mandatory in AF
requirements documents: the Flight Simulator
KSA
Approved
Requirements
Strategy
Sponsor
Engagement
Note: All processes feed the Gatekeeper Activities
process
Prepare
Document by
High
Performance
Team
Conduct Initial
Document
Review
Capability Document
Draft Capability Document
Capability Document
Draft Capability Document
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1.1.3.2.1 Conduct Requirements Strategy Review (RSR)
Request
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Review/
Coordinate for
Requirements
Strategy Review
Submit RSR
Request
Package
Document
A5R Approval
RSR
Package
RSR
Logistics
Approved RSR
RSR
Briefing
RSR Approval
Memo
Schedule
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Approved RSR
Package
Archive
Artifacts to
IRSS
Updated
IRSS
Requirements
Documentation
Request
for RSR
FWD
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1.1.3.2.7 Conduct Deliberate Staffing Process
Go Up 1 Level
Identify Lead
Functional
Capability
Board
Conduct
Functional
Capability
Board Initial
Staffing
Approve
JCIDS
Document
Provide Validation
Recommendation
FCB Assessment
of JCIDS
DocumentLead
FCB
JROC
Approved
JCIDS
Document
Obtain FCB
Validation
Conduct
Joint
Capability
Board
FCB Validated
JCIDS
Document
JCB
Recommendation
Validation on
JCIDS
Document
Note: Inputs Vary
Based on the
Capability
Documents
FWD
FCB Validation
Recommendation
JCIDS
Documents Comments on
JCIDS
Document
Adjudicate
Comments
Sponsor
Adjudicated
Comments on
JCIDS
Document
BACK
Note: Staffing Process outlined in AFI 10-601
Chapter 5 is consistent with JCIDS Manual
Enclosure F CTRL-Click to access a link to AFI 10-
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1.1.3.2.8 Perform Gatekeeper Activities
Conduct Initial Review of
Incoming Documents
Reviewed
JCIDS
Documents
Rejection
Notice
Identify Lead FCB and
Supporting FCBs
Lead
FCB
Supporting
FCB
Assign Joint Staffing
DesignatorJoint Staffing
Designator
Identify Joint Staff
EndorsementsJoint Staff
Endorsements
Assign POC to Oversee
the DocumentDocument
POC
Initiate Staffing of the
DocumentStaffing
Notifications
Manage Gatekeeping and
Staffing Metrics
JCIDS
Documents
JCIDS
Metrics
Go Up 1 Level
Note: Inputs Vary
Based on the
Capability
Documents
BACK FWD
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1.1.3.2.9 Conduct JROC/JCB Tripwire Process
Initiate
Tripwire
Review
Assess the
Need to
Adjust KPPs
Revalidate
JCIDS
Document
JCIDS
Document
Sponsor
Notification
Approved
JCIDS
Document
Address
Waiver
Request
Approved
Waiver
BACK
JCIDS
Documents
Tripwire
Waiver
Revise the
JCIDS
Document
Denied
Waiver Revised
JCIDS
Document
Go Up 1 Level
Note: Inputs Vary
Based on the
Capability
Documents
Programmatic
Data
Go Up 1 Level
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1.1.3.3 Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP)
Develop
Acquisition
Strategy
Prepare for
ASP
Conduct ASP
Document &
Monitor ASP
Action Items
SAE Request
ASP
Requirements
Conduct ASP
Oversight
Secretariat
ActivityProgram Direction
Requirements Docs
Informal Docs
Funding Source
SEP
BACK FWD
EMA
PEO View
Action ItemsClosed Action Items
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
DataDraft Acq Strategy
Refined
Acq Strategy
Approved Acq Strategy
Approved Acq
Strategy
SAE/PEO Approved
Acq Strategy
TEMP
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1.1.3.3 Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) – Center Level
Conduct Initial
Acquisition
Strategy
Meeting /
Early Strategy
& Issue
Session
Prepare for
ASP
Conduct ASP
Document &
Monitor ASP
Action Items
SAE Request
Initial
Market
Analysis
BACK FWD
Initial
Requirements
Approve
Acquisition
Strategy
ASP
Minutes
Funding
Program
Highlights
Action Items
Closed Action Items
Develop Acquisition
Strategy
Draft Acq
StrategyRefined Acq
Strategy
Accepted Acq
Strategy
Approved
Acq
Strategy
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1.1.3.3.2 Prepare for ASP
Conduct Pre-
ASP MIRT
Review
FWD
Conduct OSD
Peer Review
Conduct Pre-
ASP Meeting *MIRT
FindingsPeer Review
Findings
Note: The purpose of the
Pre-ASP is to target one
level below the ASP Chair.
This may occur at multiple
levels and also may occur
prior to the OSD Peer
Review
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Refined
Acq Strategy
Refined
Acq Strategy
Refined
Acq StrategyRefined
Acq Strategy
Go Up 1 Level
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1.1.3.3.3 Conduct ASP
BACK FWD
Conduct Other
Contracting Acquisition
ASP *
Conduct Below and/or
Delegated AFPEO/DAO/
ALC Commander ASP
Conduct AFPEO/DAO
ASP
Conduct
SAE ASP
Delegate
ASP
Authority
Request for
ASP
Delegation
Approved
ASP
Delegation
Conduct AFPEO/DAO
Services Acquisitions
ASP *
* Note: The model does
not currently address
Services processes.
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Action ItemsRefined
Acq Strategy
Accepted
Acq Strategy
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1.1.3.3.4 Document & Monitor ASP Action Items
Document ASP
Meeting
Develop Inputs
to Other ASP
Related
DocumentsLife Cycle Management
Plan Input
Acquisition Strategy
Report Input
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
ASP
Minutes
BACK FWD
Action Items Closed Action Items
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1.1.3.3.5 Conduct ASP Oversight Secretariat Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Request ASP
Meeting
Meeting
Date
Send ASP
Meeting
Invitations
Submit and
Distribute ASP
Charts
Meeting
Invite
Consolidate
Input and
Provide BBP
Chair the ASP
Meeting
Bullet Background Paper
Staff Minutes Minutes from
the ASP
Funding Source
Informal Docs
Program Direction
Requirements Docs
EMA
Draft Acq
Strategy
SAE/PEO
Approved
Acq Strategy
Revised Acq Strategy
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Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.4 Milestone A Review
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Prerequisites for
MS A Approval
Prepare for MS
A Review
Conduct MS A
Review
MS A
Checklist
MS A
Documentation
Conduct
Section 2366a
Certification
MS A
Documentation
BACK FWD
Review
Acquisition
Strategy for RFP
Release
MDA
Requirements
Section 2366a
Written Determination
PEO View
Affordability
Goals
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements Milestone A
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition
Strategy
Approved Acq
Strategy
Note 1: The MDA is strongly
encouraged to tailor the
reporting requirements
consistent with Enclosure 1,
Table 2 of the DoDI 5000.02
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
Request to
Tailor/Waive
Information
Requirements
Milestone A
Report
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1.1.3.5 Milestone B Review
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Prerequisites for
MS B Approval
Prepare for MS
B Review
Conduct MS B
Review
MS B
Checklist
MS B
Documentation
Conduct
Section 2366b
Certification
MS B
Documentation
BACK FWD
MDA
Requirements
Section 2366b
Certification
and Determination
PEO View
Affordability
Caps
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements Milestone B
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Note 1: The MDA is strongly
encouraged to tailor the
reporting requirements
consistent with Enclosure 1,
Table 2 of the DoDI 5000.02
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
Request to
Tailor/Waive
Information
Requirements
Milestone B
Report
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1.1.3.6 Milestone C Review
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Prerequisites for
MS C Approval
Prepare for MS
C Review
Conduct MS C
Review
MS C
ChecklistMS C
Documentation
BACK FWD
Review
Acquisition
Strategy for
P&D RFP
Release
RFP
Approval
RFP
MDA
Requirements
PEO View
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements Milestone C
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Review
Limited
Deployment
Plans for MAIS
Program
Deployment
Approved
Deployment
Plans
Note 1: The MDA is strongly
encouraged to tailor the
reporting requirements
consistent with Enclosure 1,
Table 2 of the DoDI 5000.02
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
Request to
Tailor/Waive
Information
Requirements
MS C
Report
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MDD
Develop
MDD
Package
Conduct MDDMDD
Approval
Conduct MDD
After Action
Duties
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.7 Materiel Development Decision
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
AML
Entry
MDD
Checklist
MDD
Package
PEO View
Affordability
GoalsMDA
Requirements
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
MDD ADM
Note 1: The MDA is strongly
encouraged to tailor the
reporting requirements
consistent with Enclosure 1,
Table 2 of the DoDI 5000.02
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Note 3: The AFLCMC specific process
for Development Planning provides
input for some MDD actions. CTRL-
Click here to access an active link to this
process.
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
Request to
Tailor/Waive
Information
Requirements
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1.1.3.7.2 Develop MDD Package
Go Up 1 Level
Develop Draft
MDD Package
Refine and
Coordinate MDD
Package
Collect Inputs
for MDD
Package
Draft
AoA Study
Guidance
CCTD
MDD
Data
Acq Phase
Entrance
Criteria
FWD
MDD
Checklist
MDD
Package
Draft MDD
Package
ICD
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1.1.3.7.3 Conduct MDD
Go Up 1 Level
Present MDD
Package and
Related Data
Approve MDD
Package
Designate Lead
Acquisition
Organization
Make Decision
to Begin MSA
(or other Acq
Phase)
MDD
Approval
BACK FWD
MDD
Package
MDD
Package
MDD
Data
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1.1.3.7.4 Conduct MDD After Action Duties
Go Up 1 Level
Draft and Staff
ADMDistribute ADM
and AoA Study
Guidance
Add Potential
Acquisition
Program to
APML
AoA Study
Guidance
BACK
MDD
Approval
MDD
Approval
AML
Entry
MDD ADM
MDD ADM
Affordability
Goals
MDD ADM
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1.1.3.8 Full Rate Production Decision
Identify
Prerequisites for
Full Rate
Production
Decision Prepare for Full
Rate Production
Decision
Conduct Full
Rate
Production
Decision
Full Rate
Production
Decision
FRP
ChecklistFRP
Documentation
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
MDA
Requirements
PEO View
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
Programmatic
Data
Note 1: The MDA is strongly
encouraged to tailor the
reporting requirements
consistent with Enclosure 1,
Table 2 of the DoDI 5000.02
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
Request to
Tailor/Waive
Information
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1.1.3.9 Milestone A AFRB
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MS A PackageRefine MS A
Package
Through
Review/
Coordination Conduct MS A
Review
Draft MS A
Package
Resolve
Issues/
Actions
FWD
Conduct AFRB
Oversight
Secretariat
Activity
Funding Source
Informal Docs
Program Direction
Requirements Docs
MDA
Requirements
EMA
IIPT Action Officer
Issues/ Recommendations
Issues/
Actions
WIPT Issues/ Recommendations
PEO View
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
Approved
MS Package
Approved/
Signed ADM
Unapproved
ADM
Milestone A
ADM
Milestone A
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
MS A Report
Final MS A
Package
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1.1.3.9.5 Conduct AFRB Oversight Secretariat Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Request AFRB
Meeting
Send AFRB
Meeting
Invitations
Submit and
Distribute AFRB
Charts
Consolidate
Input and
Provide BBP
Chair the AFRB
Meeting
Approved
MS Package
Bullet Background Paper
Staff Minutes Minutes from
the AFRB
BACK
Program
Reporting
Meeting
Date
Meeting
Invite
Draft
MS Package
Final Milestone A ADM/
MS Package
Draft Milestone
A ADM
Approved/
Signed ADM
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.10 Milestone B AFRB
Go Up 1 Level
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MS B PackageRefine MS B
Package
Through
Review/
Coordination Conduct MS B
Review
Draft MS B
Package
Final MS B
Package
Resolve
Issues/
Actions
BACK FWD
Conduct AFRB
Oversight
Secretariat
Activity
Funding Source
Informal Docs
Program Direction
Requirements Docs
MDA
Requirements
EMA
IIPT Action Officer
Issues/ Recommendations
Issues/
Actions
WIPT Issues/ Recommendations
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
Approved
MS Package
Milestone B
ADM
Milestone B
ADMUnapproved
ADM
Approved/
Signed ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
MS B Report
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1.1.3.10.5 Conduct AFRB Oversight Secretariat Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Request AFRB
Meeting
Send AFRB
Meeting
Invitations
Submit and
Distribute AFRB
Charts
Consolidate
Input and
Provide BBP
Chair the AFRB
MeetingStaff Minutes
BACK
Program
Reporting
Meeting
Date
Meeting
Invite
Draft
MS Package
Final Milestone B ADM/
MS Package
Bullet Background Paper
Approved
MS Package
Minutes from
the AFRB
Draft Milestone
B ADM
Approved/
Signed ADM
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.11 Milestone C AFRB
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MS C PackageRefine MS C
Package
Through
Review/
CoordinationConduct MS C
Review
Resolve
Issues/
Actions
BACK FWD
Conduct AFRB
Oversight
Secretariat
Activity
Funding Source
Informal Docs
Program Direction
Requirements Docs
MDA
Requirements
EMA
IIPT Action Officer
Issues/ Recommendations
Issues/
Actions
WIPT Issues/ Recommendations
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
Approved
MS Package
Unapproved
ADM
Approved/
Signed ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Draft MS C
Package
Final MS C
Package
Milestone C
ADM
Milestone C
ADM
MS C
Report
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1.1.3.11.5 Conduct AFRB Oversight Secretariat Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Request AFRB
Meeting
Send AFRB
Meeting
Invitations
Submit and
Distribute AFRB
Charts
Consolidate
Input and
Provide BBP
Chair the AFRB
MeetingStaff Minutes
BACK
Program
Reporting
Meeting
Date
Meeting
Invite
Draft
MS Package
Final Milestone C ADM/
MS Package
Bullet Background Paper
Approved
MS Package
Minutes from
the AFRB
Draft Milestone
C ADM
Approved/
Signed
Milestone C
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.12 Full Rate Production DR AFRB
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Develop Draft
FRP DR
Package
Refine FRP DR
Package
Through
Review/
CoordinationConduct FRP
DR Review
Draft FRP DR
Package
Final FRP DR
Package
Resolve
Issues/
Actions
BACK FWD
Conduct AFRB
Oversight
Secretariat
Activity
Funding Source
Informal Docs
Program Direction
Requirements Docs
MDA
Requirements
EMA
IIPT Action Officer
Issues/ Recommendations
Issues/
Actions
WIPT Issues/ Recommendations
Approved/
Signed ADM
Unapproved
ADM
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
Approved
MS Package
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
ADM
ADM
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1.1.3.12.5 Conduct AFRB Oversight Secretariat Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Request AFRB
MeetingMeeting
Date
Send AFRB
Meeting
Invitations
Submit and
Distribute AFRB
Charts
Meeting
Invite
Draft
MS Package Consolidate
Input and
Provide BBP
Chair the AFRB
Meeting
Program
Reporting
Staff Minutes
BACK
Approved/
Signed ADM
Final ADM/
MS Package
Bullet Background Paper
Approved
MS PackageMinutes from
the AFRB
Draft ADM
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.3.13 Terminate Acquisition Effort
Notify HCA and
Sr. Procurement
Executive of
Program
Termination
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Termination Plan
Approve
Termination
Strategy
Leadership
Decision
Change in Threat
Draft Termination
Plan
Contractor
Performance
Withdrawal of
Funding
Termination
Plan
Approve
Program
Termination
BACK
Execute
Termination Plan
Contract
Status
Funding
Summary
* Link to Gen Wolfenbarger Memo
on Program Termination Procedures
PEO View
Termination – Acquisition
Decision Memorandum (T-ADM)
Termination – Acquisition
Decision Memorandum (T-ADM)
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1.1.3.13.3 Develop Termination Plan
Plan for
Termination –
Operational
Capability/
Requirement
Go Up 1 Level
Plan for Termination
– Technology
Plan for Termination
– Facilities /
Hardware / Software
Program Security
Plan for
Termination -
Personnel
Plan for
Termination -
Contracts
Termination –
Acquisition
Decision
Memorandum (T-ADM) Plan for
Termination -
Budget
Draft Termination
Plan
Note: CTRL-Click to access an
Active Link to Mr. Kendall’s 7 Oct
2014 Memo on DAU’s Smart
Shutdown Guidebook”.
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1.1.3.14 Conduct Development RFP Release Review
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Prerequisites for
Development
RFP Release
Review Approval
Conduct
Development
RFP Release
Review
MDA
Requirements
Development RFP
Release
Checklist
Development RFP
Release
Documentation
Approved
Development RFP
Release
Documentation
Authorize
Final
RFP Release
RFP
Approval
PEO View
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
RFP
Affordability
Caps
BACK FWD
Programmatic
DataDev RFP
ADM
Cost-Type
Production
Contract
Certification
Prepare for
Development
RFP Release
Review
Finalize RFP
to Incorporate
Comments
Approved
Development RFP
Release
Documentation
Final Copy of
the Draft RFP
Substantive Issues
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1.1.3.16 Defense Business Council (DBC)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for DBC Conduct DBCDBC Certification Approval
Memorandum
Approved
Problem Statement
Certified Investment
Certification Requests
DBC Documentation
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.3.17 Development RFP AFRB
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Development
RFP Package
Refine
Development
RFP Package
Through
Review/
CoordinationConduct
Development
RFP Review
Draft Dev. RFP
Package
Final Dev. RFP
Package
Resolve
Issues/
Actions
BACK
Conduct AFRB
Oversight
Secretariat
Activity
Funding Source
Informal Docs
Program Direction
Requirements Docs
MDA
Requirements
EMA
IIPT Action Officer
Issues/ Recommendations
Issues/
Actions
WIPT Issues/ Recommendations
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
Approved
MS Package
ADM
ADMUnapproved
ADM
Approved/
Signed ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Note from the Chief Process Officer:
The Dev RFP Release ASP is combined
with this AFRB.
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1.1.3.17.5 Conduct AFRB Oversight Secretariat Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Request AFRB
Meeting
Send AFRB
Meeting
Invitations
Submit and
Distribute AFRB
Charts
Consolidate
Input and
Provide BBP
Chair the AFRB
MeetingStaff Minutes
Program
Reporting
Meeting
Date
Meeting
Invite
Draft
MS Package
Final ADM/
MS Package
Bullet Background Paper
Approved
MS Package
Minutes from
the AFRB
Draft ADM
Approved/
Signed ADM
Programmatic
Data
Note from the Chief Process Officer:
The Dev RFP Release ASP is combined
with this AFRB.
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1.1.4 Technical Reviews
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
1.1.4.3 Production
Readiness Review
1.1.4.2 Critical Design
Review
1.1.4.1 Preliminary
Design Review
1.1.4.4 Test Readiness
Review1.1.4.5 System
Functional Review
1.1.4.6 System
Requirements Review
1.1.4.7 Manufacturing Readiness Assessment
1.1.4.8 Functional
Configuration Audit
1.1.4.9 Physical
Configuration Audit
1.1.4.10 Alternative
Systems Review
1.1.4.11 System
Verification Review
1.1.4.12 In-Service
Review
1.1.4.14 Integrated Baseline Review
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction
A CB
Materiel Development
Decision
PEO View
1.1.4.15 Risk Management Framework
1.1.4.17 Independent Logistics Assessment
1.1.4.18 External Technical Assessments
1.1.4.19 Logistics Health Assessment
Note 1: Prior to SAF/AQR-chaired reviews of a program,
representatives of the PEO or PM for the program and the
Center-level engineering office supporting the program
provide SAF/AQR with their assessments of the program's
technical status. (AFI 63-101/20-101, Section 5.1.6.2)
1.1.4.20 Program Sufficiency Review
Note 2: Program Sufficiency
Review is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
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1.1.4.1 Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
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Prerequisites
Prepare for
PDR
Post-PDR
Assessment
PDR
Documentation Conduct
PDR
Develop
Post-PDR
Assessment
Address
Unresolved
Issues
PDR Documentation
FWD
Draft CDD
SEP
TEMP
Program Schedule
Resolved Issue
Updated Program
Schedule
Unresolved Issue
CARDUpdated
CARD
IMP
IMS
Interface Control
Document
LCSP
Allocated Baseline
PDR Risk
Assessment
Checklist
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical
Review
Report
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1.1.4.2 Critical Design Review (CDR) (1.4.1.1.3)
Go Up 1 Level
Identify CDR
Prerequisites
Prepare for
CDR
CDR
Documentation Conduct
CDR
Develop
Post-CDR
Assessment
Address
Unresolved
Issues
BACK FWD
Achievement of
Allocated Baseline
CDD
Draft CPD
SEP
Detailed
Design
Interface Control
Document
Resolved Issue
Updated Program
Schedule
Unresolved Issue
CARDUpdated
CARD
LCSP
TEMP
LCSP
Initial
Product
Baseline
Post-CDR
Assessment
CDR Risk
Assessment
Checklist
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical
Review
Report
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1.1.4.3 Production Readiness Review (PRR)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
PRR
Production
System
Updates
PRR
Documentation
Conduct
PRR
Address
Identified
Risks
System Product
Baseline
Quality Management System
Production Planning Aspects
Production Cost Model
Manufacturing and Quality
Risk Assessment
Completed PRR Risk
Assessment Checklist
Process TriggersEMD Phase
- Upcoming Technical Review
P&D Phase
- EMD Manufacturing or Material Design Changes
- Production Phase Manufacturing Or Material
Design Changes
- Production Start-Up
- Production Re-Start After Significant Shutdown
- Production Start-Up With New Contractor
- Manufacturing Site RelocationBACK FWD
Manufacturing Processes
Program Schedule
Staffing Plan Prepare
Observations and
RecommendationsTechnical Review Report
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1.1.4.4 Test Readiness Review (TRR)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
TRR TRR
Decision
Package Conduct
TRR
Address
Identified
Issues
Test Objectives
Test Methods
And Procedures
Scope of Test
Safety Issues
User Needs
System Under Review
Completed TRR Risk
Assessment Checklist
Cost/ Schedule Effectiveness
Risk
Development Maturity
Preliminary Test
Evaluation Results
Functional Test
Evaluation Results
Pre-qualification Test
Evaluation Results
Approved Baseline Results
For Planned Tests
Acceptable
Risk Levels
Approved Baseline Results
For Planned Tests
Acceptable
Risk Levels
BACK FWD
Completed
& Approved
Test Plans
Completed
& Approved
Test PlansTest Plans
Required
Test Resources
Required
Test Resources
Issue
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1.1.4.5 System Functional Review (SFR)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
SFR
Established System
Functional baselineSFR
Review
Package
Conduct
SFR
Address
Identified
Risks
System Functional
Baseline
System Performance
Requirements
Lower-Level Performance
Requirements
Design and
Development Plans
Requirements
Assessment
System Level
Maintenance Plan
BACK FWD
CDD
SEP
CARD
Updated
CARD
Interface Control
Document
Program Schedule
Updated Program
Schedule
Cost Estimate
Staffing Plan
Completed SFR Risk
Assessment Checklist
Budget
Post-SFR Report
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical Review Report
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1.1.4.6 System Requirements Review (SRR)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
SRR
Approved System
Performance Specification
SRR
Review
PackageConduct
SRR
Address
Identified
Risks
Technical
Risk
Assessment
Preliminary Allocation
Of System
Requirements
Preliminary Identification
Of All Software Components
Comprehensive Risk
Assessment for EMD
BACK FWD
ICD
Approved
SEP
SEP
CARD
Program Schedule
Cost Estimate
Staffing Plan
LCSP
Approved
LCSP
System Performance
Specifications
Completed SRR Risk
Assessment Checklist
Budget
Draft CDD
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical Review Report
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1.1.4.7 Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Prepare MRA
Report
Conduct
Assessment of
Manufacturing
Readiness
Set Agenda
for Site Visits
Request
Contractors
to Perform
Self-
Assessment
MRA
Approach
Determine
Taxonomy
and Schedule
of MRA
Defined
Component,
System
And
Subsystem
Level
of Interest
MRA Report
Determine
Assessment
Scope
MRA Objective
Orientation
Package
Form &
Orient
Assessment
Team
And Orient
the
Contractors
Familiarized
Personnel
Self-
Assessment
Agenda
Draft
MRA
Schedule
Self-
Assessment
Defined
Component,
System
And
Subsystem
Level
of Interest
Defined
Component,
System,
And
Subsystem
ProcessDraft
Assessment
Report
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1.1.4.7.6 Conduct the Assessment of Manufacturing Readiness
Go Up 1 Level
Complete the
Assessment
Conduct
Assessment
Review the Self
Assessment
Identified Areas
For Deep Dives
Self
Assessment
Identified
Risks
Draft
Assessment
Report
Defined
Component,
System,
And
Subsystem
Process
Reviewed Self
Assessment
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1.1.4.8 Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
FCA
Performance Gaps
FCA
Decision
PackageConduct
FCA
Reconcile
Performance
Gaps
LRIP Recommendation
LRIP Recommendation
BACK FWD
Test/ Analysis Data
System Performance
Specifications
Functional Configuration
Audit Checklist
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical Review Report
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1.1.4.9 Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
PCA Conduct
PCA
Reconcile
Design Gaps
Accepted Design and
Manufacturing Documentation
BACK
Accepted Design and
Manufacturing Documentation
Training
FWD
Manufacturing Processes
Production Articles
Technical
Data
Package
Design Documentation
Measurement and
Test Equipment
PCA
Decision
Package
Design Gaps
Quality Control System
Completed PCA Risk
Assessment Checklist
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical Review Report
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1.1.4.10 Alternative Systems Review (ASR)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
ASR
ASR
Review
Package
Conduct
ASR
BACK FWD
Trade Study Results Document
and Monitor
Action
Items
Software Concept
Assessment
Plan for Technology
Phase
Draft Systems
Requirements Documents
Alternative Materiel
Solutions
Initial Plan for
EM&D Phase
AoA
ICD
Cost Estimate
Risk
Assessment
Resolved
Action
Items
ASR Checklist
Action Items
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical
Review
Report
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1.1.4.11 System Verification Review (SVR)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
SVR
SVR
Review
Package
Conduct
SVR
Document
and Monitor
Action
ItemsDraft CPD
Final Product
Performance.
BACK FWD
SVR Checklist SVR Checklist
CDD
Resolved Action Items
Action Items
Prepare
Observations and
RecommendationsTechnical Review Report
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1.1.4.12 In-Service Review (ISR)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
ISR
ISR
Review
Package
Conduct
ISRSystem Problem
Reports
BACK FWD
Document
and Monitor
Action
Items
System Hazard
Risk Assessment
Operational
Readiness
Assessment
Current
System
Problem
Status
System and Sub-System
Documentation
Resolved Action Items
Action Items
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.4.14 Conduct Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)
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Tailor the RFP
for IBR
Conduct IBR
Process
Introduction
and Planning
Evaluate
Artifact Quality
and Assess
Data
Integration
Address IBR
Action Items
IBR
Templates
Artifact List
Data
Integration
Proof
Statements
IBR
Action
Tracker
Resolved IBR
Action Items
Prepare IBR
Exit Briefing
and Follow-up
Conduct
Control
Account
Manager and
Business
Office
Discussions
IBR
Artifacts
Conduct
Readiness
Review
IBR
Leadership
Approval
IBR
Exit
Briefing
Establish IBR
Roles &
Responsibilities
RFP Language
for the IBR
IBR Roles &
Responsibilities
RFP
RFP
IBR
Schedule
Contractor
Management
Processes
BACK
IBR
Scorecard
FWD
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.4.15 Risk Management Framework
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Categorize
System
Select
Security
Controls
Monitor
Security
Controls
Assess
Security
Controls
Implement
Security
Controls
System
Information
BACK
PPP
Authorize
System
Approved
Security Plan Security
Assessment
Plan
Security
Authorization
PackageUpdated Security
Plan
Security Status
Report
Initial Security
Plan
Documented
Control
Implementation
Security
Assessment
Report
FWD
Note: Consistent with Chapter 7 of
AFI 17-101, all IT will transition to RMF
IAW DoDI 8510.01.
Approved
Continuous
Monitoring
Strategy
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.4.15.1 Categorize System
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Categorize the
System
Initiate the
Security Plan
Assign
Personnel to
Risk
Management
Framework
Roles (RMF)
Register
System in
EITDR
FWD
PPP
System
Information
Initial Security
PlanSystem Categorization
System
Registration
System Categorization
System
Information
Initial Security
Plan
(System Description)
Initial Security
Plan
(System Description)
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.4.15.2 Select Security Controls
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Common
Control
Identification
Identify
Security
Control
Baseline and
Overlay
Selection
Review and
Approve
Security Plan
and
Continuous
Monitoring
Strategy
Develop
System-Level
Continuous
Monitoring
Strategy
BACK FWD
Approved
Continuous
Monitoring
Strategy
Approved Security
Plan
Initial Security
Plan
Common Controls
Security Control
Baseline
System-Level
Continuous
Monitoring
Strategy
Overlays
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.4.15.3 Implement Security Controls
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Control
Solutions
Document
Security
Control
Implementation
BACK FWD
Approved Security
Plan
System Specifications
Documented
Control
Implementation
Approved
Continuous
Monitoring
Strategy
Acquisition Process Model
1.1.4.15.4 Assess Security Controls
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Develop and
Approve
Security
Assessment
Plan
Assess
Security
Controls
BACK
Prepare
Security
Assessment
Report (SAR)
Conduct Initial
Remediation
Actions
FWD
Security Assessment
Plan
Security Control Assessment
Non-Compliant Security Controls
Security Assessment
Plan
Documented
Control
Implementation
Security
Assessment
Report
Security
Assessment
Report
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1.1.4.15.5 Authorize System
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POA&M
Submit
Security
Authorization
Package
BACK
Conduct Final
Risk
Determination
Determine
Authorization
Decision
FWD
Authorization Decision
Security Assessment
Plan
POA&M
Final Risk
Determination
Security
Authorization
Package
Security
Authorization
Package
Security
Assessment
Report
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1.1.4.15.6 Monitor Security Controls
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Determine
Impact of
Changes to the
System and
Environment
Assess
Selected
Controls
Annually
BACK
Conduct
Remediation
Updated
Security
Plan, SAR
and POA&M
Report
Security
Status to
AO
Review
Reported
Status
Implement
System
Decommissioning
Strategy
Security
Authorization
Package
Updated Security
Plan
Security Status
Report
Security Posture
Report
Annual Security Controls
Report
New Vulnerabilities/Risks
Updated Security
PlanSecurity Status
Report
Security Posture
Report
Security Posture
Report
Security Posture
Report
Updated POA&M
Updated Security
Plan
Reassessment
Recommendations
Risk Review
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1.1.4.17 Independent Logistics Assessment
Conduct
Logistics
Assessment
Assess & Report
Logistics
Assessment
Results
Plan & Organize
Logistics
Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Documentation
Integrated
Product Support
Assessment
BACK
Resolve
Logistics
Assessment
Deficiencies
Logistics
Assessment
Schedule
Draft
Deficiencies &
Recommendations
Status Reports
Logistics
Assessment
Close Out
Memo
Documentation
Request List
Results from
Systems
Engineering
Reviews
Logistics
Assessment
Report
Product Support
Certification
Letter
Note: Enclosure 6, Section 5.b of DoDI 5000.02 requires an independent logistics assessment for all ACAT I and II programs prior to key acquisition decision points. CTRL-
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1.1.4.17.1 Plan & Organize Logistics Assessment
Conduct Pre-
Assessment
Meeting
Announce
Logistics
Assessment
Select Team
Members
Go Up 1 Level
Logistics
Assessment
Team
Members Tailored
Documentation
Request List
FWD
Deliver
Documentation
Logistics
Assessment
Roles &
Responsibilities
Official
Logistics
Assessment
Announcement
Documentation
Request List
Program
Documentation
Logistics
Assessment
Schedule
Results from
Systems
Engineering
Reviews
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1.1.4.17.2 Conduct Logistics Assessment
Review
Requirements &
Capabilities
Review
Logistics
Documentation
& Planning
Conduct
Opening Meeting
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Write and
Compile
Deficiencies
Logistics
Assessment
Roles &
Responsibilities
Review
Contractual
Documentation
Review
Integrated
Master Schedule
and Integrated
Master Plan
Integrated
Product Support
Assessment
Draft
Deficiencies
Draft
Recommendations
Program
Documentation
Logistics
Assessment
Schedule
Program
Documentation
Results from
Systems
Engineering
Reviews
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1.1.4.18 External Technical Assessment
Conduct External
Technical
Assessment
Report Results
of External
Technical
Assessment
Plan and
Organize
External
Technical
Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Draft
ResultsProgrammatic
Data
External
Technical
Assessment
Results
Program
Documentation
External
Technical
Assessment
Schedule
FWD
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1.1.4.19 Logistics Health Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
BACK
Identify AML
Programs to
Complete
LHA
Perform &
Submit
Initial LHA
Use LHA
Data for
Multiple
Reviews
Roll up and
Analyze
Product
Support Metric
Data
Present LHA
Metric to
AFLCMC
S&P Board
Perform LHA
Update
Perform Trend
Analysis
Updated LHA
Identified
Programs Initial LHA
Reviewed LHA
Mitigation Issues/PlansQuarterly PS Health
Roll
LHA Feedback
Completed and Approved
LHA in SMART
Updated LHA
Completed LHA
AML
Programmatic
Data
Recommendations to Leadership
FWD
Approve
LHA
Review
LHA
Complete
Compliance
Decision
Model
Request for LHA
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1.1.4.20 Program Sufficiency Review
Support from
Technical SMEs
Conduct
Assessments
and Cost
Analysis
Initiate the PSR
and
Corresponding
Planning
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
SME Support
PSR Trigger
Event
Risk Assessment
And Cost Analysis
PSR Process
Overview
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Provide PSR
Results
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
PSR Process
Overview
PSR Official
Record
SME Support
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1.1.4.20.1 Initiate the PSR and Corresponding Planning
Conduct Kick-Off
Meeting
Gain Tools
Access
Request Tool
Owner and
Technical SME
Support
Go Up 1 Level
PSR OverviewPSR Trigger
EventTools Access
Request for
Support
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Take Tool
TrainingTool Training
FWD
PSR Overview
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1.1.4.20.2 Conduct Assessments and Cost Analysis
Review
Assessment
Results
Consolidate
Risks From All
Assessments
and Other Risk
Identification
Methods
Conduct
Integrated
Assessments
Go Up 1 Level
Assessment
Results Outbrief Consolidated PSR
Risk
Integrated
Assessments
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Conduct Risk
Workshop
Risk Workshop
Results
FWDBACK
Conduct Cost
Estimate Review
for the
Acquisition
Program
Risk
Assessment
And Cost
Analysis
PSR Process
Overview
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1.1.4.20.3 Provide PSR Results
Prepare Minutes
and Executive
Summary
Obtain PEO
Approval
Outbrief PSR
Go Up 1 Level
Minutes and
Executive Summary
Approved Minutes
And Executive Summary
Outbrief
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Document
Minutes and
Executive
Summary
BACK
Risk
Assessment
And Cost
Analysis
PSR Official
Record
Action Items
Draft Minutes
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1.1.5 Execute Acquisition Management Integration
Manage
Acquisition
Oversight
Integration
Manage
Acquisition
Policy
Conduct Other
Acquisition
Statutory
Responsibilities
Go Up 1 Level
Manage the
Acquisition
Program Master
List
Acquisition
Reporting
Acquisition
Professional
Development
Program
Guidance
BACK
Congressional
/ Federal
Inquiry
Conduct IT
Portfolio
Management
Migration Plan (IT Roadmap)
Portfolio Selection Criteria
Certification and
Accreditation
Portfolio Selection Criteria
Unfunded Requirements List
Performance Evaluation
Lessons Learned, Insights, and Metrics
Acquisition
Policy
AF Strategic
Plan
Revised
AML
Request for
Information
Annual Investment Strategy
Validated and Decomposed Capability
Need into Requirements
Capability Need
Statement
Domain Performance
Goals
Domain Performance Goals
Funded
Requirement Notice
Human Capital
Strategic PlanIntegrated Plan
& Roadmap
Changes in Law
Changes in
DoD Policy
Performance
Appraisals
Report of
Contractor
Activity
Response to
Congressional /
Federal Inquiry
Updated SMART
Program Record
Solution
Solution Performance Reports
Unfunded Requirements
List
Conduct Program
Assignment
Notification of
Potential
Program
PEO
Assignment
AFMC/AFSPC
Input
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Program
Manager
Assignment
Manage Scientific
and Technical
Information
Provide
Departmental
Standardization
Leadership
DSP
Policies
AF Standardization
Policies &
Procedures
Standardization
Issues
Approved
Defense
Standards
IML
AML
Manage
Acquisition Key
Leadership
PositionsWaiver
Request
KLP
Needs
KLP Assignments
Distributed
Waiver
Approval
Scientific and
Technical
Information
Distributed
Scientific and
Technical
Information
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1.1.5.1 Manage Acquisition Oversight Integration
Manage
Capabilities
Based
Acquisition
Conduct
Periodic / Ad
Hoc
Reporting
Provide Acquisition
Operational Support
Go Up 1 Level
Defense Acquisition
Executive Summary
Unit Cost Report
Program Deviation
Report
Support
Acquisition
Security
Initiative
Acquisition
Security
Roadmap from
Program
Manager’s
Perspective
High Level
Policy
Address
Miscellaneous IT
Acquisition
Integration
Taskings
Support
ResultsRequest for
Support
Conduct
Strategic
Alignment
Activity
Conduct Institutional
Performance AssessmentAnnual
Assessment
Identify IT
Capabilities
& Needs
Performance Evaluation
Lessons Learned,
Insights, and Metrics
Capability Opportunity
End User Inputs
Acquisition Improvement Plan (AIP)
AF & OSD Direction
Capability Opportunity
Request for
Information
Validated and Decomposed Capability
Need into Requirements
Capability Need
Statement
Current State
Business Process
Domain Master Plan
Domain Strategy
Enterprise Data
Law
Metrics Action
Items
Integrated Plan
& Roadmap
Research Organization
Reports
Strategic
Plan
Unfunded Requirements List
FWD
Operational Documents
Processed
Operational
Documents
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
SAR
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1.1.5.1.2 Provide Acquisition Operational Support
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Analysis of
Manpower PB23Manpower
Change Request
AF Strategic Plan
UMD
Provide AQ
Operational
Support
Telecommunications
IT Equipment and Service Request
Telecommunication Requirements
Security Requirements
Records Mgmt Info
Publications and Forms Request
Operating Instruction Request
Travel Authorization
Maintenance Request
Costing Data
Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP)
Computer Equipment,
Software & Maintenance
Approved Requirements
Approved Invoices
Crisis Action Team (CAT)
Fire & Safety Guidance
OPSEC Guidance
PB Approved DD 2249
POM
Review HASC/
SASC/HAC/
SAC
Proposals
QFR
Air Force
Responses to
IFR/QFR
IFR
FWD
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1.1.5.1.2.1 Analysis of Manpower
Go Up 1 Level
Address
Organization
Change
Request
Updated UMD
External OCRProvide
Manpower
Projections for
AQ Enterprise
AQ Sr. Leadership Guidance
AFCS Guidance
OSD Guidance
Address
Manpower
Change
Request
Customer
RequestUpdated UMD
Prepare Sr.
Leadership for
OSD
Discussions
AF Position
on Manpower Issues
PB23
PB23
RMD
Internal OCR
FWD
Perform
SAFTAS
Contract
Management
SAFTAS
Contract
SAFTAS
Actions
Senior Steering
Board Inputs
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1.1.5.1.2.2 AQ Operational Support
Go Up 1 Level
Manage
Security
Approved DD 2249
Quarterly
Security data call
JPAS
Provide
Infrastructure
Acquisition
Infrastructure Request
Goods/Services Purchased
Provide
Information
Management
Approved DD 577DD 577
FOIA Privacy Act
Conduct
Emergency
Actions
Provide evacuation Plans
Provide AQ CAT resources
Provide Guidance
For AQ CAT desk
Approved Building
Access request
VAR
Annual Security Report
Approved Security Docs
DD 2249
Physical Security
Requirements
Request to SAF/AAF
Form 9 Action
Mandatory
Declassification
Reviews
Information
Management
Guidance
Response to taskers / Questions
Crisis Action Team (CAT)
Emergency Occupant
Plan (EOP)
Travel Authorization
UMD
BACK
Provide
Support for
AF Contract
Services
Congressional Direction
on Services
Congressional Inquiries
FPDS & CRIS data pulls
MAJCOM inputs
PB15
FFRDC Disposition
Contractor FTE Projections
Service contract
Projections
Service contractor inventory
Address
Special
Projects
Request for
Special ProjectSpecial
Projects
Track
EfficienciesEfficiency
ReportsFPDS & CRIS
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1.1.5.1.2.2.5 Provide Support for AF Contract Services
Go Up 1 Level
Provide
Service
Contract
Inventory
Inventory Report
FPDS & CRIS
Provide
Service
Contract
Budgeting
Services
Budget Documentation
PB32
OP32
Provide
Advisory &
Assistance
Services
ManagementAFAA Findings
Provide
FFRDC
Management
Annual Reporting
RequirementsAppropriation Bill
DoD FFRDC Mgmt PlanComprehensive Reviews
Management Plans
PB15
A&AS Contract
Budget DocumentationCongressional Direction
on Services
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1.1.5.1.4 Strategic Alignment Activity
Go Up 1 Level
Develop AQ
Excellence
Communication
Plan
Communicate
AQ Excellence
PlanAQ Excellence
Comm Plan
Gather
Audience
Feedback
Congressional
Questions
AF/PAX Comm
Plan
AQ Excellence
Messages
Audience Feedback
Previously Closed
Messages
CPI Outcomes
AF & OSD Direction
Develop
Strategic
Goals
Develop
Strategic
Objectives
Develop
Strategic
Targets
Assess
Performance
to Strat Plan
Draft
Strat Plan
Draft
Strat PlanCongressional
Strategic Direction
Approved
Strat PlanDraft
Strat PlanApprove
Strat Plan
AF & OSD Direction
Performance
Assessment
Strategic
Plan
Enterprise Data
BACK FWD
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.5.1.5 Conduct Institutional Performance Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
Collect
Enterprise Data
Perform
Enterprise
Performance
Assessments
Distribute
Results to
Acquisition
Leadership
(PEO’s & SAE)
AQ RequestsMetrics
Data Trends
AQ RequestsData Call
Draft Performance Assessment Final Performance
Assessment Report
Respond to Ad
Hoc
Performance
Assessment
Request
Organizational DirectionPerformance
Assessment Report
Enterprise Data
BACK FWD
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1.1.5.1.6 Identify IT Capabilities and Needs
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Proactive
Research
Domain Inputs (AFMC, AFRL, etc)
Functional Partner Discussions
Vendor Discussions
Industry Partner Discussions
Review Capability
Needs
Domain Roadmap Update
Domain Transformation Plan Inputs
Off Budget Cycle Capability Needs
Infrastructure Change
Capability Review
Rough Cut
Desired State
Solution Architecture
Acquisition Improvement Plan (AIP)
Capability Opportunity
Capability Opportunity
Domain Transformation Plan Inputs
Performance Evaluation
Lessons Learned,
Insights, and Metrics
Performance Evaluation
Lessons Learned,
Insights, and Metrics
Validated and Decomposed
Capability Need into Requirements
Capability Need Statement
Current State
Business Process
Domain Master Plan
Domain Strategy
Research Organization Reports
Unfunded Requirements List
Solution Development
Lessons Learned and Insights
BACK
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1.1.5.2 Manage Acquisition Policy
Develop and
Implement
Acquisition
Policy
Monitor
Acquisition
Policy
Compliance
Go Up 1 Level
Recommendations for
Policy Changes
Compliance to Policy
BACK FWD
Acquisition
Policy
Changes in Law
Changes in
DoD Policy
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.5.2.1 Develop and Implement Acquisition Policy
Go Up 1 Level
Provide
Acquisition
Policy Related
Communication
Develop
Acquisition
Policy
Acquisition
Policy
Fact Page
Higher Level
Policy
Prior
Policy
Policy
Feedback
Acquisition
Policy
Communication
Acquisition
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Higher Level
Changes
Support
Policy Related
Working
Groups
Go Up 1 Level
Develop Air
Force
Acquisition
Policy
Draft
Policy
Inputs
Draft
Policy
Inputs
Review
Implemented
Policy
Higher Level
Policy
CPI Inputs
Lessons
Learned
Field
Feedback Policy
Feedback
Policy
SuggestionsDraft
Policy
Inputs
Fact of
Life Changes
Audits
Prior
Policy
Law
FWD
Acquisition
Policy
Acquisition
Policy
Coordinate
Policy at
AFLCMCCoordinated
Policy
Package
NOTE: The final process in the
Core swimlane is part of an
AFLCMC Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Position
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.1.5.2.1.1.1 Review Higher Level Changes
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Relevant
Issuances
Provide
Response as
Part of Formal
Coordination
Go Up 1 Level
Resolve
Nonconcurrences
Recoordinate
on Issuances
Higher Level
Policy
Prior
Policy
Law
Draft
Policy
Inputs
SD Form
106
SD Form
818
Nonconcur
Resolution
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Acquisition
Policy
Receive and
Assign Policy
Review
Tasking
Assigned Policy
Review Review Policy
Tasking and
Manage
Coordination
Policy
Tasking
Request
Formal Policy
Review
Formal Policy
Review
Request
Assess Policy
Impact and
Identify Gaps
Between Policy
and
Implementation
Policy Gaps
Consolidate,
Compile, and
Deconflict
Responses
Policy
Review
Responses Build Policy
Package and
Check for S&P
Board
Oversight
Policy Package
Coordinate
Package
Coordinated
Policy
Package
AFLCMC
Position
NOTE: The above is part of an
AFLCMC Standard Process.
Request Input
to Proposed
Policy
Acquisition
Policy
VIPT
Request
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Communicate
Acquisition
Policy Changes
Represent
Acquisition at
Various Forums
Acquisition
Policy Fact
Page
Acquisition
Policy
Communication
BACK
Acquisition
Policy
Acquisition
Policy
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1.1.5.3 Conduct Other Acquisition Statutory Responsibilities
Manage Audit
and Oversight
of Contractor
Activity
Manage
Congressional
and Federal
Inquiry
Go Up 1 Level
Manage
Acquisition
Workforce
Acquisition
Professional
Development
Program
Guidance
BACK FWD
Coordinate
Audits
Acquisition
Audit
Findings
Audit
RequestsConduct
Information
Asset
Management/
Architecture
Acquisition Improvement Plan (AIP)
Business Case Analysis Certification and
Accreditation
Congressional
/ Federal
Inquiry
Capability Need Statement
Current State
Business Process
Human Capital
Strategic Plan
Performance
Appraisals
Report of
Contractor
Activity
Response to
Congressional /
Federal Inquiry
Solution
Desired State Solution Concept
Solution Development
Lessons Learned and Insights
Transition State
Solution Concept
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Provide
Congressional
Notifications
Programmatic
Data
Competitive Prototyping Waiver
Conducting DT&E
Without an Approved TEMP
Core Logistics
Commercial Item Exception
Critical Cost Breach
MAIS Cancellation or
Significant Reduction In Scope
MDA Waiver of PDR
Before Milestone B
Post Milestone A
Certification Program Deviations
Preservation and Storage Of Unique
Production Tooling Waiver
Significant Cost Breach
Conduct
Defense
Production Act
Management
Title III Program
Information
DD Form 691
BIS-999
Foreign Acquisition
Transaction
DPAS Decision
Foreign Acquisition
Recommendation
Title III Program
Status
Provide Acquisition
Product Support
Oversight
Programmatic
Data
Product Support
Oversight
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1.1.5.3.1 Manage Congressional and Federal Inquiry
Go Up 1 Level
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Conduct Indirect
Congressional Inquiry (Single
PEO CSF Response)
Conduct Indirect
Congressional Inquiry
(Mutliple CSF Response)
Conduct Personal
Congressional Inquiries
Process (Direct from
Congressman)
Conduct Personal
Congressional Inquiries
Process (Direct from AFPC)
Congressional
InquiryResponse to
Congressional /
Federal Inquiry
FWD
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1.1.5.3.1.1 Conduct Indirect Congressional Inquiry (Single PEO/CSF Response)
Go Up 1 Level
Notify Center
CA of
Congressional
Request
Forward the
Congressional
Inquiry
Congressional
Request
Contact SAF/
AQ with
Inquiry
Forwarded
Inquiry
Task Center
with Official LL
Request
Develop Tasks
for PEO/CSFOfficial
LL Request
SOCCER Task
Provide
Congressional
Inquiry to
Center
Develop
Tasks
for PEO/CSF
Provides
BBP to
Answer
Inquiry
SOCCER
Task
Prepare
Response for
JA Review (If
Required)
Bullet
Background
Paper
Prepare
Response
for Final
Approval
Review &
Coordinate
Response
Draft
Congressional
Inquiry
Response
Draft Congressional
Inquiry Response
Judge
Advocate
Comments
Conduct
PEO
(Center CC)
Approval
Provide
Response
to AFMC/LL
Provide
Final
Response
to SAF/AQ
PEO
Approved
Final
Response
Final
Response
Draft PEO
Final
Response
Final
Response
Assigned
Inquiry
Direct
Congressional
Inquiry
Forwarded
Inquiry
FWD
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Congressional
Inquiry
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1.1.5.3.1.2 Conduct Indirect Congressional Inquiry (Multiple CSF Consolidated Response)
Go Up 1 Level
Receive
Inquiry in
Center
Congressional
Workflow Box
Provide
Inquiry
Response
Draft
Congressional
Inquiry
Response
Prepare Final
Response for
Center CC
Approval
Coordinate
SSS for Final
Approval
(If Required)
Staff Summary Sheet (SSS)
Review and
Sign Final
Response
Final
Response
Provide
Congressional
Inquiry to
Center
Assigned
Inquiry
Assigned
Inquiry
Develop
Tasks
for PEO/CSF
SOCCER
Task
Consolidate
responses /
prepare for JA
Review (if
necessary)
Review &
Coordinate
Response
Draft Consolidated
Congressional
Inquiry Response
Judge
Advocate
Comments
Prepare
Response
for
Approval
Draft Consolidated
Congressional
Inquiry Response
Draft PEO
Final
Response
Draft PEO
Final
Response
Provide
Response
to AFMC/LL
Provide
Final
Response
to SAF/AQ
CC
Approved
Final
Response
Final
Response
Final
Response
BACK FWD
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Congressional
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1.1.5.3.1.3 Conduct Personal Congressional Inquiries (Direct from Congressman)
Go Up 1 Level
Forward
Congressional
Inquiry to 88
ABW/IG
Develop
Tasks
for Org
Provides
Answer to
Inquiry
Inquiry
Task
Draft Congressional
Inquiry Response
Staff
Response
through CC
office
Provide
Response to
Congressman’s
Office
Provide
Response to
Constituent
Approved
Final
Response
Final
Response
Assigned
Inquiry
Provide
Courtesy Copy
of Inquiry
Assigned
Inquiry
Assigned
Inquiry
Final
Response
Provide
Copy to
Center CA &
SAF/LL
Final
ResponseFinal
Response
BACK FWD
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Congressional
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1.1.5.3.1.4 Conduct Personal Congressional Inquiries (Direct from AFPC)
Go Up 1 Level
Forward
Congressional
Inquiry to 88
ABW/IG
Develop
Tasks
for Org
Provides
Answer to
Inquiry
Inquiry
Task
Draft Congressional
Inquiry Response
Staff
Response
through CC
office
Provide
Response to
AFPC/IG
Provide
Response to
SAF/LL
Approved
Final
Response
Final
Response
Assigned
Inquiry
Provide
Courtesy Copy
of Inquiry
Assigned
Inquiry
Assigned
Inquiry
Final
Response
Provide
Copy to
Center CA
Final
ResponseFinal
Response
BACK
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Congressional
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1.1.5.3.3 Manage Audit and Oversight of Contractor Activity
Manage
Business
Intelligence
Go Up 1 Level
Industry
Information
Program
Information
Vendor
List
Industry
Supplied
Information
Request for
Business
Intelligence
Information
Business
Intelligence
Analysis
BACK FWD
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1.1.5.3.3.1 Manage Business Intelligence
Go Up 1 Level
Provide
Business
Intelligence
Reporting
Conduct
Business
Intelligence
Analysis
Enhance
Business
Intelligence
Mindset
Periodic
Business
Intelligence
Reports
Industry
Information
Program
Information
Vendor
List
Business
Intelligence
Awareness
Request
For
Business
Intelligence
Insights
Identified
Need for
Business
Intelligence
Mindset
Provide
AQXE
Awareness
Ad Hoc
Business
Intelligence
Reports
Industry
Supplied
Information
AQXE
Awareness
Information
Request for
Industry
Information
Request for
Business
Intelligence
Information
Request
For
Awareness
Training
Provide
Corporate
Meeting
SupportMeeting List
Business Intelligence
Meeting Outcomes/Actions
Requested
Information
Identified Need for AQXE Awareness
Business
Intelligence
Analysis
Business
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1.1.5.3.3.1.1 Conduct Business Intelligence Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
Maintain
Information
Supplier
Agreements
Acquire &
Manage
Business
Intelligence
Information
Conduct
Business
Intelligence
Detail
Analysis
Business
Intelligence
Information
Coordinate
Industry
Relationships
Industry Supplied
Information
Business
Intelligence
Information Needs
Business
Intelligence
Information Needs
Industry Supplied
Information
Industry
Information
Program
Information
Request for
Business
Intelligence
Information
Vendor
ListBusiness
Intelligence
Analysis
FWD
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1.1.5.3.3.1.2 Provide Business Intelligence Reporting
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Standard
Reporting
Needs
Develop
Standard
Reports
Capture
Reporting
FeedbackAd Hoc
Reporting
Requirements
Recommendations
for Report
Changes Analyze
Request for
Information
Develop Ad
Hoc Reports
Standard
Reporting
Requirements
Ad Hoc
Industrial
Base
Reports
Periodic
Industrial
Base
Reports
Report
Feedback
Identified Need for AQXE Awareness
Identified
Need for
Business Intelligence
Mindset
Request for
Industry
Information
BACK FWD
Business
Intelligence
Analysis
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1.1.5.3.3.1.3 Enhance Business Intelligence Mindset
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Business
Intelligence
Mindset Need
Deliver
Workshop
Specific
Business
Intelligence
CriteriaWorkshop
Feedback
Address
Request for
Business
Intelligence
Insights
Develop
Relevant
Materials
Business
Intelligence
Materials
Specific
Business
Intelligence
Criteria
Identified
Need for
Business
Intelligence
Mindset
Request
For
Business
Intelligence
Insights
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1.1.5.3.3.1.4 Provide AQXE Awareness
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Corporate
Awareness
OpportunityDeliver AQXE
Awareness
Information
Specific
Awareness
Criteria
Address
Request for
AQXE
Awareness
Develop
Relevant
MaterialsRequest for
Awareness
Training
AQXE
Awareness
Information
AQXE
Awareness
Information
Specific
Awareness
Criteria
Identified Need for AQXE
Awareness
Business
Intelligence
Analysis AQXE
Awareness
Information
BACK
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Intelligence
Analysis
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1.1.5.3.4 Coordinate Audits
Go Up 1 Level
Coordinate
AFAA
Audits
Coordinate
GAO
Audits
Serve as POC
for Acquisition
Policy Audits
GAO
Audit
Request
Findings
from AFAA
Audit
Findings
from GAO
Audit
Acquisition
PolicyFindings
from Acquisition
Policy Audit
AFAA
Audit
Request
Acquisition
Policy Audit
Request
BACK FWD
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
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1.1.5.3.5 Conduct Information Asset Management/Architecture
Go Up 1 Level
Lead Solution
Concept
DevelopmentRough Cut Desired
State Solution
Solution Vocabulary – Enterprise Data Model Update
Solution Specific Roadmap
Designated Sources of
Reference / Source of Record
Support NDAA
Certification
Process BPR Assertion
Business System
InformationAQXS Certification Position
Update Future
State Vision
and Master
Plan
Current State Architecture
Statement of Work for
Individual capabilities within
the next budget cycle
Solution Vocabulary –
Enterprise Data Model update
Solution Specific Roadmap
Develop and
Maintain
Current State
Architecture
Current State Architecture
Solution Vocabulary –
Enterprise Data model Update
Develop Solution
Domain Transformation Plan
Architectural Vision
Solution Specific Roadmap
Transition State Solution Architecture
Acquisition Improvement Plan (AIP)
Business Case Analysis
Business Case Analysis
Certification and
Accreditation
Desired State Solution Concept
Domain Roadmap UpdateInfrastructure Change
Transition State
Solution Concept
Transition State Solution Concept
Validated and Decomposed
Capability Need
into Requirements
Capability Need Statement
Current State
Business Process
Domain Master Plan
Domain Strategy
Funded Requirement Notice
Solution
Corrective Action
Desired State Solution Concept
Desired State Solution Concept
High Level Desired
State Architecture
Solution Development
Lessons Learned and Insights
Transition State
Solution Concept
BACK FWD
Support
Management
of Air Force
Architecture
AFDP Issues, Courses
Of Action, or
Challenges
AFDP Meeting Agenda
And Read-Aheads
AFEC Meeting Agenda
And Read-Aheads
AFEC Issues, Courses
Of Action, or
Challenges
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1.1.5.3.5.1 Support Management of Air Force Architecture
Go Up 1 Level
Support AF
Architecture
Executive
Committee
AFDP Issues, Courses
Of Action, or
Challenges
AFDP Meeting Agenda
And Read-Aheads
Support AF Data
PanelAFEC Meeting Agenda
Or Read-Aheads
AFEC Issues, Courses
Of Action, or
Challenges
Support DoD IT
Service
Management
IT Service Management
Policies and Conformance
Requirements
Air Force IT Service
Management Policies and
Conformance Requirements
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1.1.5.3.6 Provide Acquisition Product Support Oversight
Conduct
Enterprise
Oversight
Pertaining to
Product Support
Represent AF
Product Support
Enterprise
Equities in
Governance
Forums
Conduct
Oversight of
Partnerships
Related to Depot
Operations
Go Up 1 Level
Ensure Title 10
Section 2464
Compliance
Conduct
Oversight of AF
Depots
Product Support
Oversight
Ensure Title 10
Section 2466
Compliance
Programmatic
Data
Provide Product
Support to
Congress, OSD,
and Other
Services
Provide
Program
Oversight and
Guidance for
Product Support
Ensure Title 10
Section 2476
Compliance
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1.1.5.4 Manage Acquisition Program Master List
Add Effort to
the AML
Coordinate
Program
Information
with SMART
Go Up 1 Level
Process
Updates /
Changes
Remove
Effort from
the AML
Request to add Effort
Request to remove Effort
BACK FWD
Updated SMART
Program Record
Programmatic
Data
Request for
Exemptions
Exemptions
Revised
AML
Revised
AML
IML
Review and
Approve
Exemptions
Maintain IML
AML
AML
AML
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1.1.5.5 Conduct IT Portfolio Management
Go Up 1 Level
Analyze IT
Portfolio
Controlled Existing Portfolio
Other Guidance
(Congressional, Federal, OSD, AF, etc.)
Baseline Analysis
Select Desired
IT Portfolio
Control IT
PortfolioFISMA Compliance
NDAA Compliance
Evaluate IT
Portfolio
Performance
AQXS Shop Performance
Report
Support IT
Program
Management
Capability &
Product
Requirements
& Money
CCA Compliance
Certification and
Accreditation
Migration Plan (IT Roadmap)
Portfolio Selection Criteria
Portfolio Selection Criteria
Performance Evaluation
Lessons Learned,
Insights, and Metrics
BACK
AF Strategic
Plan
Annual Investment StrategyValidated and Decomposed Capability
Need into Requirements
Capability Need
Statement
Domain Performance
Goals
Domain Performance
Goals
Solution
Solution Performance
Reports
Unfunded Requirements List
Corrective Action
High Level Desired
State Architecture
FWD
List of selected Initiatives
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1.1.5.5.5 Support IT Program Management
Go Up 1 Level
Transform Investment Strategy
into Funded Requirements
(PPBE – “Corporate Process”)
Statement of Work for
Individual capabilities within
the next budget cycleAnnual Investment Strategy
Funded
Requirement Notice
Unfunded Requirements List
Transformation Plan
Capability &
Product
Requirements
& Money
Strategic Direction
RRB Overarching
Strategy
Enterprise Architecture
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1.1.5.6 Conduct Program Assignment
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Assign PEOAssign Program
Manager
Stand Up
Program Office
Stand Up Joint
Program Office
PEO
Assignment
Program
Manager
Assignment
Program
Office
Established
Joint
Program
Office
Established
Notification of
Potential
Program
Program
Manager
Assignment
AFMC/AFSPC
Input
FWD
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1.1.5.7 Provide Departmental Standardization Leadership
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Serve as Air
Force
Standardization
Executive
Serve as Air
Force
Standardization
Officer
DSP
Policies
AF Standardization
Policies &
Procedures
Standardization
Issues
Approved
Defense
Standards
DSP
Policies
DSP Implementation
FWD
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1.1.5.8 Manage Acquisition Key Leadership Positions
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Military KLP
Assignment
Civilian KLP
Assignment
Nominated
KLP Candidates
KLP Waiver
Tenure
Agreement
Qualified KLP
Candidates
Identify Qualified
KLP Candidates
Nominate KLP
Candidates
Develop Tenure
Agreement
Conduct Military
KLP Assignment
Process
Conduct Civilian
KLP Assignment
Process
Approve KLP
Candidates
Request KLP
Waiver
Approve Waiver
Note: A waiver can be
input to any of the Core
processes.
Waiver
Request
KLP
Needs
KLP Assignments
Distributed Waiver
Approval
Tenure
Agreement
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1.1.5.9 Manage Scientific and Technical Information
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Document
Scientific and
Technical
Information
(STINFO)
Manage
Distribution of
STINFO
Disseminate and
Withhold STINFO
Scientific and
Technical
Information
Documented
Research
Work in Progress
Distribution
Statement
SF 298
Distributed
Scientific and
Technical
Information
Unclassified
Scientific and
Technical
Information
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1.2 Program and Budget (PPBE)
Conduct
Budgeting
Conduct
Programming
Conduct
Financial
Execution
Go Up 1 Level
Fiscal
Guidance
R-DOCS
Conduct
PlanningPrevious Guidance
BACK FWD
Fiscal
Guidance
R-DOCS
POM
Budget
Reallocations
Joint
Programming
Guidance
Joint
Programming
Guidance
Warfighter
Shortfalls and
Priorities
Defense
Planning
Guidance
Resource
Management
Decision
(RMD)
IMP
Budget
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
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1.2.1 Conduct Planning
Analyze
Warfighter
Shortfalls and
Priorities
Develop
Chairman’s
Program
Recommendation
Develop the Joint
Programming
Guidance
Go Up 1 Level
Priority of
Joint Requirements
Alternatives
FWD
Chairman’s Program
Recommendation
Joint
Programming
Guidance
Warfighter
Shortfalls and
Priorities
PEO View
Prepare S&T
Planning
Documents
Defense Planning
Guidance
Previous Guidance
Warfighter
Shortfalls and
Priorities
S&T Strategy
S&T Plan
CFMPs
CCTs
Assess SP3
Products
Defense
Planning
Guidance
Conduct Strategic
Planning
SP3 Assessment
Previous Guidance
Previous
Chairman’s Program
Recommendation
Defense
Planning Guidance
Resource
Allocation Plan
Strategic
Master Plan
Strategic Planning
Guidance
CFSP PCPs
Air Force
Strategy
APPG
APPG
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1.2.1.1 Conduct Strategic Planning
Conduct Air
Force Strategy
Development and
Implementation
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Conduct Air Force
Strategic
Planning
Source Documents
Wargaming Results
Implementation
References PPG
Documents
For ReviewGovernance
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1.2.1.1.1 Conduct Air Force Strategy Development and Implementation
Go Up 1 Level
Maintain the
AFSEA
Maintain the AF
FOC
Maintain the Air
Force Strategy
Maintain the Air
Force SMP
AFSEA
AFSEA
Source Documents
AF FOC
AF FOC
AF Strategy
AF Strategy
AF SMP
FWD
Maintain Force
Development
ConceptsConduct Strategy
Implementation
Provide
Wargaming
Support
Force Development Concepts
Force Development Concepts
Implementation
Wargaming Results
AF SMP
AF Strategy
AF SMP
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1.2.1.1.2 Conduct Air Force Strategic Planning
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Strategic
Planning
Baseline
Develop Strategic
Planning
Guidance
Develop 10 Year
Plan
Develop Strategic
Priorities List
BACK
Strategic Planning Baseline
References
Strategic Planning Guidance
10 Year Plan
Strategic
Prioritized List
Select Planning
Choices & Offsets
Create 30 Year
Plan
Create Plan to
Program
Guidance
Planning Choices
30 Year Plan
PPG
Provide
GovernanceDocuments
For ReviewGovernance
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1.2.1.3 Analyze Warfighter Shortfalls and Priorities
Analyze National Military
Strategy (NMS)
Go Up 1 Level
Analyze Chairman’s Risk
Assessment (CRA)
BACK FWD
Alternatives
Priority of
Joint Requirements
Warfighter
Shortfalls and
Priorities
Analyze Global Force
Management (GFM)
Analyze Chairman’s Program
Recommendation (CPR)
Analyze Joint Intelligence
Estimate (JIE), Joint Strategic
Assessment (JSA), and Joint
Strategy Review (JSR)
Analyze Chairman’s Program
Assessment (CPA)
Analyze Chairman’s
Comprehensive Joint
Assessment (CJA)
Analyze Joint Combat
Capabilities Assessment
(JCCA)
Analyze Joint Concept
Development (JCD)
Analyze Joint Logistics
Estimate (JLE)
Analyze Operational
Availability Studies (OA)
Analyze Joint Personnel
Estimate (JPE)
Analyze Chairman’s
Readiness Systems (CRS)Analyze Joint Strategic
Capabilities Plan (JSCP)
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1.2.1.6 Prepare S&T Planning Documents
Go Up 1 Level
Develop S&T
Strategy
Develop S&T Plan
Develop CFMPs
Identify CCTs
BACK
S&T
Strategy
S&T Strategy
Defense Planning
Guidance
Previous Guidance
Warfighter
Shortfalls and
Priorities
S&T Plan
S&T Plan
CFMPs
CFMPs
CCTs
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1.2.2 Conduct Programming
Prepare for POM
Development
Prepare POM
Submission
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct AFCS
Deliberations
BACK FWD
Fiscal
Guidance
POMJoint
Programming
Guidance
PPI
Prior Years PB
Program
Guidance
PEO View
Conduct
Logistics
Requirements
Determination
Process
Programmatic
Data
Published
Requirements
Air Force
Strategic
Master Plan
Resource
Allocation Plan
APPG
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1.2.2.1 Prepare for POM Development
Kick off the
POM
Process
Conduct
MAJCOM
Programmer’s
Conference
Go Up 1 Level
POM
Schedule / Expectations Sr. Leader
Guidance
Approve APPG/
PPI
&
Prepare
Database
Draft POM Prepartation
Instruction (PPI)
FWD
Conduct
PEM
Activities
PEM Briefs
Fiscal
Guidance
Prior Year
POM
PPI
PPI
Resource
Allocation Plan
APPG
APPG
APPG
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Review & Validate
Program vs. POM
Validate
Programs vs.
Governances
Identify &
Prioritize
Initiatives,
Disconnects,
Offsets, & Issues
Conduct PEM
Parades
Validate/
Prioritize
Program Content
& Issues
Support PPB&E
Process
Support
Program
Advocacy
PEM Parade
Briefing
Briefing
Templates
Validated
Program
Content
Disconnects
Initiatives
Offsets
Prioritized
List of
IDOs
Candidate
Issues
AQX
Recommendations
Corporate Structure
Guidance
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1.2.2.1.4 Conduct PEM Activities
Resolved IssueProgram
Elements
Program Content
And Issues
Develop Risk
StrategyElevated Issue
Issue
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1.2.2.1.4.1 Review and Validate Program vs. POM
Go Up 1 Level
Gather FYDP
Requirements
Review/ Analyze
Current Program
Content vs.
Stakeholder
Requirements
Validate Program
Content
Baseline
Stakeholder
Requirements
ABIDES
Information
Current
Performance
Achievements
Business
Case
Briefing
Templates
Disconnects
Fiscal
Guidance
Offsets
PEM Parade
Briefing
Validated
Program
Content
POM
Expenditures
Obligations
FWD
Way
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1.2.2.1.4.2 Validate Programs vs. Governances
Go Up 1 Level
Analyze
Program
Elements
Resolve Issue
No Issue
Elevate Issue
Review/
Analyze
Program for
Governance
Impacts
Validate
Program
Content IAW
Governances
Resolved Issue
Resolved Issue
Elevated Issue
Program
Elements
Program
Elements
BACK FWD
Issue
Issue
Issue
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1.2.2.1.4.3 Identify & Prioritize Initiatives, Disconnects, Offsets, & Issues
Go Up 1 Level
Reassess
Initiatives,
Disconnects, &
Offsets
Search for Offsets
Prioritize IDOs
Identified
Offsets
Assessment of
Initiatives,
Disconnects,
& Offsets
Disconnects
Initiatives
Offsets
Prioritized
List of
IDOs
BACK FWD
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1.2.2.1.4.4 Validate/ Prioritize Program Content & Issues
Go Up 1 Level
Co
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Develop
Background
Papers on
Candidate
Issues
Develop
Recommendations
Revise
Background
Papers
Recommendations
Background
Papers
Finalized
Background
Papers
Present to SAF/
AQXAQX
Recommendations
Candidate
Issues
BACK FWD
Co
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En
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Go Up 1 Level
Compose
Issue/ Outline
Papers
Review with
OSD
Write Issue
Papers R-Docs
OSD
GuidanceIssue/Outline Papers
Draft PEM
Parade
Briefing
Prepare PEM
Parade
Briefing
Conduct PEM
Parade Pre-
Brief
Conduct PEM
Parade
Briefing
Revised PEM
Parade
Briefing
Input into
J-Books
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1.2.2.1.4.6 Conduct PEM Parades
R-DOCS
BACK
Request
Issue
Corporate Structure
Guidance
Co
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En
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Create / Validate
Justification
Document
Go Up 1 Level
Review
Financial Data
in IDECS
Cross Reference
Financial Data in
ABIDES (Update
if necessary)
Produce R-
Doc(s)
Review R-
Doc(s)
Submit R-
Docs for
Inclusion into
J-Books
Request
Justification
Document
Data Export
Updated
ABIDES
Record
R-Doc(s)Approved
R-Doc(s)
Input into
J-Books
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1.2.2.1.4.6.3 Write Issue Papers R Docs
OSD
Guidance
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1.2.2.2 Conduct AFCS Deliberations
Conduct PEM
Parades
Conduct Air
Force Group
Deliberation
Address
Options
Go Up 1 Level
Approve by
SECAF/
CSAF
Conduct Air
Force Board
Deliberation
Hold Air
Force Council
Review
Recommendation
to SECAF/CSAF
BACK FWD
Conduct
Investment
Inflation
Adjustment
Develop
Options
FM Guidance
Program Accounting
Prior Year
Budget Position POM
Options
Revised
Inflation
Factor
Guidelines
Adjusted
Portfolio
PPI PPI PPIPPI
PPI
Baseline
Extension
Options
Program
Guidance
Zero-Balance
Transfer
Options
APPG APPG APPG APPG APPG
APPG
Note: Section A2.2.3.4 of HAFMD1-56
calls out the AF Capability Development
Working Group.
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1.2.2.2.4 Conduct Air Force Board Deliberation
Prepare for
the BES
Conduct BES
and PB
Exercises
Prepare for
PB
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Guidance
Program
Guidance
PPI PPI
FWD
APPG APPG
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1.2.2.2.7 Develop Options
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Baseline
Extension
Options
(Round 0)
Baseline
Extension
Options
Develop
Zero-
Balance
Transfer
Options
(Round 1)
PEM Briefs
Develop
POM
Options
(Round 2)
Develop
SPR
Payback
Options
AQXP Spreadsheet
with Programs and
Funding Adjustments
SPR
Payback
Options
FM Guidance
FM Guidance
FM Guidance
PEM Briefs
POM
Options
Prior Year
Budget Position
Prior Year
Budget Position
Prior Year
Budget Position
Program Accounting
Program Accounting
Zero-Balance
Transfer
Options
Annual Planning
& Programming
Guidance
Annual Planning
& Programming
Guidance
BACK FWD
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1.2.2.2.7.1 Develop Baseline Extension Options (Round 0)
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Initial
Baseline
Extension
Options
Initial
Baseline
Extension
Options
Brief
GroupGroup
Feedback
FM Guidance
Prior Year
Budget Position
FWD
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1.2.2.2.7.2 Develop Zero-Balance Transfer Options (Round 1)
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Zero-
Balance
Transfer
Options
Initial
Zero-Balance
Transfer
Options
Brief
A8PE
Incorporate
Feedback
Zero-Balance
Transfer
Options
w/ Feedback
FM Guidance
A8PE
FeedbackPEM Briefs
Prior Year
Budget Position
Program Accounting
Annual Planning
& Programming
Guidance
BACK FWD
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1.2.2.2.7.3 Develop POM Options (Round 2)
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Initial POM
Options
Initial
POM
Options
Brief
Group
Incorporate
Group
Feedback
Brief
Board
Incorporate
Board
Feedback
Incorporate
Council
Feedback
Brief
Council
POM
Options
w/ Group
Feedback
Board
Feedback
POM
Options
w/ Group
Feedback
Board
Feedback
FM Guidance
Group
Feedback
PEM Briefs
POM
Options
Prior Year
Budget Position
Program Accounting
Annual Planning
& Programming
Guidance
Core Function Lead
Integrator Inputs
BACK
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1.2.2.2.8 Conduct Investment Inflation Adjustment
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Data Call
for FFP
ContractsFFP
Contract
Data Call
Provide
List of FFP
Contracts
List of
FFP
Contracts
Apply
Revised
Inflation
Factor
Adjusted
Portfolio
Revised
Inflation
Factor
Guidelines
BACK
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1.2.2.3 Prepare POM Submission
Execute FM
Program
Guidance
Build
Justification
Books &
Submittal Docs
Enter & Lock
ABIDES
Go Up 1 Level
Transmit to
OSD to Support
Congressional
Budget
Hearings
Program &
Justification
Book
Guidance
Program &
Justification
Book
Guidance
Force and
Financial Plan
(F&FP)
POM
BACK
Program
Guidance
Develop
Blue Books PBR
Blue
Book
PBR Results
POM
Blue
Book
POM Results
PEO View
FWD
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1.2.2.3.5 Develop Blue Books
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
POM Blue
Book
Develop
PBR Blue
Books
PBR
Blue
Book
PBR Results
POM
Blue
Book
POM Results
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1.2.2.4 Conduct Logistics Requirements Determination Process
Prepare
Requirements
Requirements
Collaboration
and QC-2
Go Up 1 Level
Define
Requirements
QC-1
BACK
Validate
Requirements
Prioritize
Requirements
Publish
Requirements
Validated
Requirements
Final RequirementsInitial
Requirements
Prioritized Requirements
Programmatic
Data
Draft Requirements
Published
Requirements
Note: AFLCMC has a
Standard Process for CAM
Weapon Systems that is
similar to this process. The
process Prepare CAM
Weapon System
Requirements contains the
AFLCMC Standard Process.
Prepare CAM
Weapon System
Requirements
Programmatic
Data
Final Weapon
System Sustainment
Requirements
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1.2.2.4.1 Prepare CAM Weapon System Requirements
Go Up 1 Level
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. This
Standard Process is
equivalent to the six step
LRDP flow from AFMAN 63-
143
WSS Requirements
Initial
Requirements
Requirements
In CAFDEx
Final Requirements
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Conduct Pre-
Collaboration
Establish and
Collaborate
Requirements
Monitor
CAFDEx Input
Conduct
Decision-Meet
Suspense
Validate
Requirements
Prioritize
Requirements
Publish in
CAFDEx
Publish
Requirements
in POM
Conduct Data
Call for Total
Force WSS
Requirements
Programmatic
Data
Final Weapon
System Sustainment
Requirements
Suspense Met
Validated
Requirements
Prioritized Requirements
Requirements
Published
In CAFDEx
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1.2.3 Conduct Budgeting
Develop
Investment
Budget
Complete Initial
Budget
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Operating
Budget
Operating Budget
Finalize Budget
Submission
BACK FWD
Fiscal
Guidance
Fiscal
Guidance
POM
POM
Joint
Programming
Guidance
Justification
Books
Initial
J-Book
Investment
Budget
Draft PBR
Prior Years PB
President’s
Budget
Prior Years PB
Resource
Management
Decision
(RMD)
PEO View
Air Force
Strategic
Master Plan
Air Force
Strategic
Master Plan
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Co
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Gather Program
Execution
Information
Review &
Approve
Adjustments
Acquisition Process Model
1.2.3.1 Develop Investment Budget
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare
Adjustment
Suggestions
FWD
Support
Congressional
Actions
Congressional
Inputs Posture
Briefs
POM
DefenseStaffer Days
Congressional
Deliberations
POMInvestment
Budget
Joint
Programming
Guidance
Prior Years PB
President’s
Budget
Funding
Adjustment
Program
Execution
Information
Hearings
Fiscal
Guidance
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1.2.3.1.4 Support Congressional Actions
Go Up 1 Level
Support
Congressional
ReviewsPOM Defense
Develop Mark
Summary
ReportSASC
Inputs
HASC
Inputs
Mark
Summary
Report
Provide
Congressional
Inquiry
Response
Provide SNaP
Data on Test &
Evaluation PB SNaP
Data
Response
PB SNaP Data
Request from
CAPE
POM/BES
SNaP Data
Request from
CAPE
Congressional
Inquiry
Response
Congressional
Inputs
Congressional
Inquiry
POM/BES
SNaP Data
Response
Posture
Briefs
Staffer Days
Congressional
Deliberations
President’s
Budget
President’s
Budget
Hearings
PEO View
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1.2.3.1.4.1 Support Congressional Reviews
Go Up 1 Level
Review
Support
Requirements
Inquiries
Needs
AssessmentConduct
Data Call
Initial
Position
Data
Call
Response
Support
RequestsData
Call
Develop
Position
Vet
Position
Provide
ResponseAF
Response
AF Position
FWD
President’s
Budget
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1.2.3.1.4.2 Develop Mark Summary Report
Go Up 1 Level
Review Inputs
for
Programmatic
Impacts
(Marks)Marks
Summarize
Marks
Mark
Summary
Report
HASC
Inputs
SASC
Inputs
BACK FWD
President’s
Budget
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1.2.3.1.4.3 Provide Congressional Inquiry Response
Go Up 1 Level
Gather Data
Analyze Data
Programmatic
Data
AnalysisDevelop
Response
Support
Congressional
Reporting
SAF/AQ
Posture
Briefs
Congressional
Inputs
Congressional
Inquiry
Congressional
Inquiry
Response
Hearings
Congressional
Deliberations BACK FWD
Programmatic
Data
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1.2.3.1.4.4 Provide SNaP Data on Test & Evaluation
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct POM/
BES SNaP
Data Update
Conduct
President’s
Budget (PB)
SNaP Data
Update
PB SNaP
Data
Response
PB SNaP Data
Request from
CAPE
POM/BES
SNaP Data
Request from
CAPE
POM/BES
SNaP Data
Response
BACK
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1.2.3.1.4.4.1 Conduct POM/BES SNaP Data Update
Go Up 1 Level
Send SNaP
Update Data
Call
Corrected
SNaP Data
SNaP
Data
Call
CSO
SNaP Data
Updates Analyze CSO
SNaP Data
UpdatesCAPE
Criteria
POM/BES
SNaP Data
Response
Submit POM/
BES SNaP
Data
Provide
Acknowledgement
of POM/BES SNaP
Data Response
Acknowledgement
Letter
FWD
POM/BES
SNaP Data
Request from
CAPE
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1.2.3.1.4.4.2 Conduct PB SNaP Data Update
Go Up 1 Level
Send SNaP
Update Data
Call
Analyze CSO
SNaP Data
Updates
Submit PB
SNaP Data
Provide
Acknowledgement
of PB SNaP Data
ResponseCAPE
Criteria
Corrected
SNaP Data
SNaP
Data
Call
Acknowledgement
Letter
BACK
PB SNaP Data
Request from
CAPE
CSO
SNaP Data
Updates PB SNaP
Data
Response
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1.2.3.2 Develop Operating Budget
Revise Personnel
Costs
Go Up 1 Level
Revise Flying
Hour Costs
Operating Budget
Adjustments
Operating Budget
Adjustments
Create Revised
Operating BudgetOperating Budget
BACK FWD
Support
Congressional
Actions
Congressional
Inputs
Fiscal
Guidance
Fiscal
Guidance
POM
Defense
Posture
Briefs
Staffer Days
Congressional
Deliberations
POM
POM
Prior Years PB
Prior Years PB
President’s
Budget
Hearings
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Identify Offsets
to Match Fiscal
Guidance
Acquisition Process Model
1.2.3.3 Complete Initial Budget
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare Initial
PBR
BACK FWD
Support
OSD
Program
Budget
Review
(PBR)
Process
PBR
Zero-Based
Transfer
Options
PBR
Options
FM Guidance
FM Guidance
PEM Briefs
Prior Year
Budget Position
Program Accounting
POM
Joint
Programming
Guidance
Draft Initial
Service Cost
Position
Initial J-Book
Draft PBR
Prior Years PB
Program
Execution
Information
Operating Budget
Investment
Budget
APPG
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1.2.3.3.3 Support PBR Process
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
PBR Zero-
Balance
Transfer
Options
(Round 1)
Develop
PBR
Options
(Round 2)
FM Guidance
FM Guidance
PBR
Options
PBR
Zero-Based
Transfer
Options
PEM Briefs
Prior Year
Budget Position
Prior Year
Budget Position
Program Accounting
Program Accounting
Annual Planning
& Programming
Guidance
Annual Planning
& Programming
GuidancePEM Briefs
PEO View
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1.2.3.3.3.1 Develop PBR Zero-Balance Transfer Options (Round 1)
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Zero-
Balance
Transfer
Options
Brief
A8PE
Incorporate
Feedback
FM Guidance
A8PE
Feedback
Initial
Zero-Balance
Transfer
Options
PEM Briefs
Prior Year
Budget Position
Program Accounting
Zero-Balance
Transfer
Options
w/Feedback
Annual Planning
& Programming
Guidance
FWD
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1.2.3.3.3.2 Develop PBR Options (Round 2)
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Initial PBR
Options
Initial
PBR
Options
Brief
Group
Incorporate
Group
Feedback
Brief
Board
Incorporate
Board
Feedback
Incorporate
Council
Feedback
Brief
Council
PBR
Options
w/ Group
Feedback
PBR
Options
w/ Board
FeedbackCore Function Lead
Integrator Inputs
Board
Feedback
Council
Feedback
FM Guidance
Group
Feedback
PBR
Options
PEM Briefs
Prior Year
Budget Position
Program Accounting
Annual Planning
& Programming
Guidance
BACK
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Address OSD
Staffer
Questions Budget
Clarifications
Acquisition Process Model
1.2.3.4 Finalize Budget Submission
Go Up 1 Level
Draft Resource
Management
Decision (RMD)
Respond to
Draft RMD
Air Force
RMD Response
Resource
Management
Decision
(RMD)
Prepare
President’s
Budget
Inputs
BACK
Develop
Justification
Books
PBR
Justification
BookABIDES Data
Initial J-Book
PB
Justification
Book
Draft PBR
President’s
Budget
PB
Justification
Book
Issue RMD
Note: The Program Budget
Decision referenced in AFI 16-501
and the PPBE Reference Guide has
been superseded by the Resource
Management Decision.
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1.2.3.4.5 Develop Justification Books
Go Up 1 Level
Build PBR
Justification
Book
POM Position
Trigger:
ABIDES Lock
(Jul)
Budget Position
Weapon System Codes
Budget Program
Activity Codes
FY $s
FY Quantities
Build PB
Justification
Book
Final POM Position with
Congressional Inputs
Trigger:
ABIDES Lock
(Jan)
Appropriations
Appropriations
Budget Position
FY $s
PB
Justification
Book
PBR
Justification
Book
Weapon System Codes
Program
Elements Program
Elements
Budget Program
Activity Codes
FY Quantities
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1.2.3.4.5.1 Build PBR Justification Book
Go Up 1 Level
Provide
Call Letter
&
Guidance
for PBR
PBR
Justification
Book
Trigger:
ABIDES Lock
(Jul)
Perform
Field
Training
for PBR
Schedule
System/
Functional
TrainingTraining
Materials
Load PBR
Data into
IDECS
PBR
J-Book
DataCreate PBR
J-BooksDeliver
PBR J-
Books to
SAF/FM
FM Receives
PBR
Justification
Book
Appropriations
Budget Position
PBR Call Letter
FY $s
FY Quantities
PBR Guidance
POM Position
POM Position
Weapon System Codes
Program
Elements
FWD
Budget Program
Activity Codes
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1.2.3.4.5.2 Build PB Justification Book
Go Up 1 Level
Trigger:
ABIDES Lock
(Jan)
Provide
Call Letter
&
Guidance
for PB
Load PB
Data into
IDECS
PB
J-Book
DataCreate PB
J-Books Deliver PB
J-Books to
SAF/FM
FM Receives
PB
Justification
Book
Appropriations
Budget Position
PB Call Letter
Final POM Position with
Congressional Inputs
Final POM Position with
Congressional Inputs
FY $s
FY Quantities
PB Guidance
PB
Justification
Book
Weapon System Codes
Program
Elements
BACK
Perform
Field
Training
for PB
Schedule
System/
Functional
TrainingTraining
Materials
Budget Program
Activity Codes
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1.2.4 Conduct Financial Execution
Conduct Funds
Distribution
Monitor
Financial
Execution
Go Up 1 Level
Prior Year
Budget Authority
Conduct
Reprogramming
Activities
BACK
Congressional
General
Reductions
Expenditures
Funding
AdjustmentFunds Status
ObligationsWithhold Factors
PEO View
Program
Authorization
Budget
AuthorizationBudget Authorization
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1.2.4.1 Conduct Funds Distribution
Determine
Reductions &
Withholds
Distribute
Program
Authorization /
Budget
Authorization
Go Up 1 Level
Funds
Withheld
FWD
Prior Year
Budget
Authority
Distribute
Funds
Appropriation
Action
IDECS Budget
Export
Appropriation Bill
Congressional
General
Reductions
Congressional
Marks
Withhold
Factors
PB
Request
Reprogram
FundsReprogramming
Request
DD1415-1
Package
1415-3
Package
Revised Budget
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
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1.2.4.1.2 Distribute Program Authorization / Budget Authorization
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Develop
Program
Authorization
(PA)
Develop
Budget
Authorization
(BA)
Prepare BA
Document for
Release to the
Center
Validate and
Enter Budget
Targets into
Systems
BA Documents Budget TargetsRevised BudgetProgram
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Note: The final process
above is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
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1.2.4.1.2.1 Develop Program Authority (PA)
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Validate
with PB
Position
(PILE)
Corrections
Add
Congressional
Marks to PB
Plus Marks Coordinate
with CDs
Adjust
Data
Appropriations
CD
Feedback
Issue
Program
Authorization
Corrected
Appropriation
Appropriation Bill
Appropriation
Action
Congressional
Marks
IDECS Budget
Export
PB
Request
Program
Authorization
Co
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1.2.4.1.2.4 Validate and Enter Budget Targets into Systems
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Determine PEO
to Execute
Funds
Balanced
EOM Position
Create and
Release AFM
Target
Allowance
Identify Out-of-
Balance
Conditions
Target Load Sheet
Validate Funds
Breakout
Prepare Target
Load in CCAR
Resolve
Out-Of-
Balance
Conditions
Enter Targets
in General
Accounting
and Finance
System (GAFS)
Prepare Target
Load for Other
Service
Locations
Funds Breakout
Out-of-Balance
Conditions
AFM Target Allowance
Target Load Sheet
AFM Target Allowance
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
BA Documents
Budget Targets
BA Documents
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.2.4.1.3 Reprogram Funds
Go Up 1 Level
Perform Internal
Reprogramming
Perform Prior
Approval
Reprogramming
Perform Below
Threshold
Reprogramming
Draft 1415-3
Package
OSD
Received
1415-3
Package
Draft 1415-1
Package
3011$
BTR Memo
3080$
BTR Memo
Congress
Received
DD1415-1
Package
PEO View
FWDBACK
Program
Authorization
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1.2.4.1.3.1 Perform Internal Reprogramming
Go Up 1 Level
Review
Programmatic
Aspects for
Executability Executability
Assessment Conduct
Secondary
Review
Conduct SAF/
AQXE Review
and Approval
Conduct SAF/
AQX Review
and Approval
Refined
1415-3
Package
Refined
1415-3
Package
Distribute to
SAF/FM
Approved
1415-3
Package
FM Received
1415-3
Package Distribute to
OSD
Draft 1415-3
Package
Draft 1415-3
Package
OSD
Received
1415-3
Package
FWD
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1.2.4.1.3.2 Perform Prior Approval Reprogramming
Go Up 1 Level
Review
Programmatic
Aspects for
Executability Conduct
Secondary
Review Conduct SAF/
AQXE Review
and Approval Conduct SAF/
AQX Review
and Approval
Refined
1415-1
PackageRefined
1415-1
Package
Distribute to
SAF/FM FM Received
1415-1
PackageDistribute to
OSD OSD
Received
1415-1
PackageSubmit to
Congress
Executability
Assessment
Draft 1415-1
Package
Draft 1415-1
Package
Congress
Received
DD1415-1
Package
BACK FWD
Action Items
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1.2.4.1.3.3 Perform Below Threshold Reprogramming
Go Up 1 Level
Assess Request
for Executability3080$
BTR Memo
Request
Assessment
Prepare BTR
Package
Review BTR
Package for
Approval
Issue Program
Authorization
(PA)
Hard Copy
BTR w/
Snowflake
BTR
Package
3011$
BTR Memo
BACK
Program
Authorization
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1.2.4.1.3.3.4 Issue Program Authorization (PA)
Go Up 1 Level
Validate
Available 3010,
3020, 3600
Funds
3010
Request
3020
Request
Available
Funds
3600
Request
3011
Request
3080
Request
Validate
Available 3011,
3080 Funds
Available
Funds
Draft & Validate
PA
Draft, Validate, &
Approve PA
Approve PAValidated
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
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1.2.4.1.4 Distribute Funds
Go Up 1 Level
Perform
Initial
Distribution
Conduct
SBIR
Congressional
MarksCongressional
Mandated
Reductions
Initial
Distribution
Results
SBIR
Withholds
Appropriation Bill
Appropriation
Action
IDECS Budget
Export
PB
Request
PB
Request
PEO View
BACK
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
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1.2.4.1.4.1 Perform Initial Distribution
Go Up 1 Level
Validate
with PB
Position
(PILE)
Corrections
Add
Congressional
Marks to PB
Plus Marks Coordinate
with CDs
Adjust
Data
Appropriations
CD
Feedback
Issue
Program
Authorization
Corrected
Appropriation
Appropriation Bill
Appropriation
Action
Congressional
Marks
IDECS Budget
Export
PB
Request
FWD
Program
Authorization
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1.2.4.1.4.2 Conduct SBIR
Go Up 1 Level
Factor in
Adjustments
Remaining
Balance
Proposed
Adjustments
Validate with
CDs
Validated
Adjustments
Issue Program
Authorization
Congressional
Mandated
Reductions
Initial
Distribution
Results
PB
Request
SBIR
Withholds
BACK
Program
Authorization
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1.2.4.2 Monitor Financial Execution
Track Monthly
Obligations &
Expenditures
Identify
Shortfall /
Excess Funds
O/E Report
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Create
Omnibus
Position
Execute Top
Down Bill
Process
Approved
List of
Sources &
RequirementsSPR Pays
FM Request
For Omnibus
Sources
Funds
Executed
Funds Status
Top Down
Bill Pays
Other Risks
Must Pays
Program Expenditure
Execution
Program Obligation
Execution
Review MDAP
Obligation
Rates
Program
Obligation
Actions
Underobligated
MDAPs
Note: CTRL-Click here to access an active link to a memo from Mr. Hale and
Mr. Kendall regarding obligation rate tenets.
PEO View
Program
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
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1.2.4.2.3 Create Omnibus Position
Go Up 1 Level
Gather
Sources &
Requirements
Develop Draft
List of
Sources &
Requirements
Sources
Draft List
Of Sources &
Requirements Coordinate/
Finalize
Sources &
Requirements
Requirements
Trigger:
Mid-April
Approved
List of
Sources &
Requirements
FM Request
For Omnibus
Sources
FWD
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1.2.4.2.4 Execute Top Down Bill Process
Go Up 1 Level
Build Top
Down Bill
Pay
Briefing
Coordinate
Top Down
Bill Pay
Briefing
Draft Top
Down Bill
Pay Briefing
Top Down
Bill Pay
Briefing Brief
CSAF/
SecAFApproved
Top Down
Bill Pays
Conduct
Sourcing
Activities
Execute
Payment
via 1415 or
BTR
Process
Approved
Top Down
Bill Pays
Funds
Executed
Must Pays
Other Risks
SPR Pays
Top Down
Bill Pays
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1.2.4.3 Conduct Reprogramming Activities
Conduct Above
Threshold Action
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Below
Threshold Action
BACK
Review and
Coordinate
Program
BaselinesProposed
Program
Structure
Acquisition
Program
Baseline
Funding
AdjustmentFunds Status
Funds Status
Provide
GEV for
GFE Data
Data
RequestGEV/ GFE
Data Package
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
APB
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1.2.4.3.2 Conduct Below Threshold Action
Go Up 1 Level
Data Call for
Unfunded
Requirements
Unfunded
Requirements
Potential
Funding
Sources
Validate
Source
Sourcing
Approval
Document
Source
Funding
Lines
Coordinate
Realignment /
Reprogramming
Documents
Complete
Necessary
Documentation
Issue Updated
Program
Authorization
Issue Updated
Budget
Authorization /
Allocation
Issue Budget
Authorization
Document
Reprogramming
Documentation
Realign Funds
Between
Program Offices
Funds
Status
Program
Authorization
FWD
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
Program
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Budget
Authorization
Monitor
Execution of
Program
Funds
Determine if
Request is a
BTR
Informational
Notification
Obtain PEO
Approval for
Sources
Realignment /
Reprogramming
Document
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.2.4.3.3 Review and Coordinate Program Baselines
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Recommendations
to APB
Task
Proposed
APB to SAF/
AQ CD
Organization
Review/ Sign
Proposed APB
Prepare/ Task
Coordination/
Signature Package
PEO
Endorsed
APB
APB
Coordination/
Signature
Package
Prepare/ Sign
Proposed APBPM
Endorsed
APB
Proposed
APB
Review/
Recommend
Coordination on
Proposed APB
APB
Recommendations
Proposed
Program
Structure
Acquisition
Program
Baseline
APB
BACK FWD
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1.2.4.3.4 Provide General Equipment Valuation/Government Furnished
Equipment DataGo Up 1 Level
Conduct Data
Call to Program
Offices
Provide Requested
Data
Forward Data to SAF/
A4L
GEV/ GFE
Data
Data
Request
GEV/ GFE
Data Package
Data
Call
BACK
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1.3 Develop Requirements and Preliminary Design
Technology
Development Develop Preliminary
Design
Go Up 1 Level
Address
Accelerated
Capability
Needs
Technology Concept
Technology Need
DD1415-1
Preliminary
Design
Broader Set of
Technology Options
Operational and
Supportable
Technology
Urgent Need
Request
Warfighter
Shortfall / Need
LON
BACK FWD
Note 1 from the Chief Process Officer: The Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L has
provided four key enduring acquisition principles. The first of these principles is “Think”. Program
managers should tailor the program according to the specific needs of that program. The rote
checking the blocks in a checklist or simply following each and every step of a process is the
antithesis of Mr Kendall's challenge to Program Managers. Use this Model as a model. If your
program's situation warrants a waiver from the checklist or process, seek that waiver from your
milestone decision authority. CTRL-Click here to access an active link to Mr. Kendall’s thoughts.
MS A ADM
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
Capability Document
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
Acquisition Process Model
1.3.1 Technology Development
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Identify and
Prioritize
Technology
Needs Mature
Technology
Transition
Technology
FWD
Technology Concept
Technology Need
Broader Set of
Technology Options
Demonstrated
Technology
Prioritized Need
Operational and
Supportable
Technology
Other
Technology
Applications
TRL 3/ 4/ 5
Technology
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1.3.1.1 Identify and Prioritize Technology Needs
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Define
Technology
Needs
Prioritize
Technology
Needs
Insert
Technology
Push
Comprehensive
List of
Technology
Needs
FWD
Technology Concept
Technology Need
Review &
Validate
Technology
Efforts
Prioritized
Requirements
AFROC
Memorandum
Broader Set of
Technology Options
Prioritized Need
Technology Concept
Conduct Joint
Candidate
Technology
Demonstration
JCTD
Outcome
JCTD
Approval
PEO View
Identify Flagship
Capability
Concepts
Identify
Advanced
Technology
Demonstrations
Technology Concept
Technology Concept
FCC
ATD
Technology Need
Technology Need
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1.3.1.1.3 Conduct Joint Candidate Technology Demonstration
Identify
Emerging
Technology(s)
Go Up 1 Level
Develop and
Approve
Implementation
Directive
Approve
JCTD
Emerging
Technology(s)
Candidate
Emerging
Technology
Demonstrate
JCTD
Implementation
Directive
JCTD
Outcome
Develop JCTD
Plan
Candidate
Emerging
Technology
JCTD
Management
Plan
JCTD
Approval
Demonstrated
Technology
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1.3.1.2 Mature Technology
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Receive
Strategic
DirectionFormulate
Technology
Development
ApproachDevelop/ Refine
Technology
Technology
Maturation
Approach
Performance
Targets
BACK FWD
Demonstrated
Technology
Prioritized Need
Other
Technology Applications
Refined
Technology
TRL 3/ 4/ 5
Technology
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1.3.1.3 Transition Technology
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Establish an IPT
Formulate
Technology
Development &
Transition
Strategy
(TDTS)
Develop
Information to
Assess
Technology
Readiness
(Conduct TRA)
Coordinate and
Update TDTS
Go Up 1 Level
Transition
Technology
Commit &
Approve
Technology
IPT
TDTS
Technology
Assessment
Updated TDTS
TRL/ MRL 6
Approval
BACK
Demonstrated
Technology
Operational and
Supportable
Technology
Other
Technology
Applications
Refined
Technology
TRL 3/ 4/ 5
Technology
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Technology
Transition
Plan
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1.3.1.3.3 Develop Information to Assess Technology
Go Up 1 Level
Establish a
TRA Plan
and
Schedule
Collect
Evidence of
Maturity Assess
Technology
Maturity
TRA
Plan
Technology
Maturity
Information
Form a SME
Team
Identify
Technologies
To Be
Assessed
TRA Need
Identified
Formed
SME Team
List of
CTEs
TRA Report
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1.3.1.3.3.3 Identify Technologies To Be Assessed
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare Initial
List of Critical
Technology
Elements (CTE)
Initial
List of
CTEs
Recommend
Changes to
the List of
Critical
Technologies
List of
CTEs
FWD
TRA Need
Identified
Formed
SME Team
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1.3.1.3.3.5 Assess Technology Maturity
Go Up 1 Level
Gather SME
Technology
Assessments
Prepare,
Coordinate, &
Submit the TRA
Report
TRA
Findings
Conduct
ASD(R&E)
Review and
Evaluation
BACK
TRA
Memorandum
Technology
Maturity
Information
TRA Report
TRA Report
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1.3.2 Develop Preliminary Design
Perform
Capabilities-Based
Assessment and
Follow-on Actions
Generate Materiel
Concepts
(Conduct
Development
Planning)
Conduct
Materiel
Solution
Analysis
(Analysis of
Alternatives)
Refine
Preferred
System
Concept
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Acquisition
Strategy
Draft DCR
Develop Life
Cycle
Management
Plan
BACK FWD
AoA Study
Guidance
COA
A B
Develop Life
Cycle
Sustainment
Plan
Prioritized Need
Top Down
Direction
Revision of
System
Engineering
Processes
Draft CDD
ICDICD
LCMP
Preliminary
DesignBroader Set of
Technology Options
Warfighter
Shortfall / Need
Preferred
System
Concept
MDD
LCSP
PEO View
Requirements
Traceability
Matrix
Operational and
Supportable Technology
Operational and
Supportable Technology
MS A ADM
LCSP
Strategic Outline
Conduct
Systems
Engineering
Assessment
Note 5: Consistent with the 24 Apr 13
Implementation Directive for Better Buying
Power 2.0, Defense Exportability must be
considered in the acquisition process. Such
considerations must be incorporated in
acquisition planning efforts. CTRL-Click
here to access an active link to the
Implementation Directive (in the Details
section on the left)..
Note 1: The following websites provide valuable information for product
support activities. The DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation
Roadmap has links to over 2500 knowledge items (such as policy,
references, and continuous learning modules). The Roadmap identifies
activities and outputs for the twelve integrated product support (IPS)
elements over the total life cycle. DoD has also established a Product
Support Manager website that provides links to a variety of relevant
documents. Finally, the Air Force has developed the Contract Sustainment
Support Guide to provide best practices for contractor logistics support.
CTRL-Click here to access an active link to each of the above.
FCC
ATD
JCTD
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
StrategyProblem
Statement
Capability Document
Capability
Document
Note 2: This enabling process
is based on the AFMC/EN and
SMC/EN sponsored SEAM
Guide.
Conduct
Capability
Gap
AssessmentJROCM
IPL
Lessons
Learned
JUON /
JEON
CNGB Issues
Non-CGA
Issues
Conduct
Cost
Capability
Analysis
Capability
Gap
CCA Final
Report
Conduct Air Force
Capability
Development
Note 3: The Conduct Air Force
Capability Development
process provides direction to
and is informed by the Pre-
Milestone A processes on this
page.
SMP
OSD
Direction
AF Strategy
AFSEA
JROCM
Prioritized Gap List
Note 4: Enclosure 14, Sections
4 and 7 of DoDI 5000.02 provide
a list of actions that RDT&E
Organizations/Program
Managers should take relative
to Cybersecurity. CTRL-Click
here to access an active link to
the instruction.Assign
Program
Manager
Programmatic
DataProgram Management
Agreement
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1.3.2.1 Perform Capabilities-Based Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
Draft
DCR
FWD
Develop
DOTmLPF-P
Change
Recommendation
Develop Initial
Capabilities
Document (ICD)
Maintain List
of Ongoing
and
Forecasted
CBAs
Defined
Capability
Need
List of CBAs
ICD
Note 1: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to provide product support
considerations to the CBA and ICD.
CTRL-Click here to access an active
link to this process.
Develop CBA
Study Plan
Conduct CBA
and Develop
CBA Final
Report
Approved CBA
Study Plan
CBA Final
Report
Defined
Capability
Need
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
BACK
Prioritized Need
Warfighter
Shortfall / Need
CBA Final
Report
Study Team
Initiate CBA
Study & Issue
Study Guidance
Study Initiation Notice
Prioritized Need
Warfighter
Shortfall / Need
Study Team
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1.3.2.1.4 Develop ICD (Capability Documents)
Go Up 1 Level
Draft
ICD
AF
Approved
ICD
JROC
Approved
ICD
Revised
ICD
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Note: The following KPPs are mandatory in
requirements documents per JCIDS Manual:
Force Protection KPP, System Survivability KPP,
Sustainment KPP, Net-Ready KPP, Training KPP
and Energy KPP.
The following KSAs are mandatory in AF
requirements documents: the Flight Simulator
KSA
FWD
Conduct
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Conduct
Strategy
Development
and HPT
Preparation
Resolve
Comments
Conduct
Validation
and
Approval
Obtain
Internal
Approval/
Endorsement
Initiate
JCIDS
Staffing
Perform
Gatekeeper
Activities
Conduct
JROC/JCB
Tripwire
Process
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
JCIDS
Documents
JCIDS
Process
Metrics
Request
for RSR
Approved
Requirements
Strategy
Sponsor
Engagement
Note: All processes feed the Gatekeeper Activities
process
Prepare
Document by
High
Performance
Team
Conduct Initial
ICD Review
Capability Document
Revised
ICD
Draft
ICD
Go Up 1 Level
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1.3.2.1.4.2 Conduct Requirements Strategy Review (RSR)
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Request
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Review/
Coordinate for
Requirements
Strategy Review
Submit RSR
Request
Package
Document
A5R ApprovalApproved RSR
RSR Approval
Memo
Approved RSR
Package
Archive
Artifacts to
IRSS
Request
for RSR
Updated
IRSS
RSR
Briefing
RSR
Package
Requirements
Documentation
Go Up 1 Level
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1.3.2.1.5 Conduct Capability Gap Analysis
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Conduct DP
Lead Center
Assignment
Process
Develop
Proposal and
Prioritize DP
Effort
Conduct
Capability
Portfolio
Analysis
Support
Document
Development
Capability
Gap/Shortfall
Defined
Capability
Need Back
DP Lead Center
Assignment
DP Proposal
Capability Development
Roadmaps
DP Request
Funded DP Efforts
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Note: These processes are
part of the AFLCMC standard
processes for Development
Planning. CTRL-Click to view
the AFLCMC Process.
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1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel Concepts (Conduct Development Planning)
Develop
Potential
ConceptsQuantify
Capability
Needs
Perform
Characterization
of Candidate
Solutions Sets
Conduct
Programmatic
AnalysisDevelop
AoA Study
Guidance
Capability
Baseline
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Draft
ICD
AoA Study
Guidance
Candidate
Solutions for Further
Development
CCTD
Approved
CCTD
Review and
Validate DP
Efforts
AFROC
Memorandum
Broader Set of
Technology Options
Approved
Candidate
Solutions
for Further
Development
Approved
Candidate
Solutions
for Further
Development
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
PEO View
FCC
ATD
JCTD
Prepare
AoA Study
PlanAoA Study Plan
Approved
AoA Study
Guidance
Approve AF
AoA Study
Guidance
MDD
Approved
Requirements
Strategy
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Note: The AFLCMC specific process
for Development Planning intersects
the Prepare AoA Study Plan. CTRL-
Click here to access an active link to
the AFLCMC process.
Approved Set of
Candidate
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1.3.2.2.1 Develop Potential Concepts
Conduct
Capability
Decomposition
and Analysis
Conduct
Requirements/
Characteristics
Exploration and
Synthesis
Conduct Trade
Space and
Exploratory
Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
Obtain
Organization
Authorization to
Proceed
Concept Development
Team
Team Expectations
Team Resources Initial Requirements
Baseline
Potential Concept
Solutions
Conduct
Candidate
Solutions Review
High Level
Op. Concept
(OV-1)
NOTE 1: At each approval step, one of
three actions occurs:
1) Advance to the next step
2) Return to prior steps for rework
3) Archive the proposal due to immature
technology
Prioritized Candidate
Solutions
Final
CCTD
Initial
CCTD
Updated
CCTD
Capability
Shortfall
Broader Set of
Technology Options
Prioritized Need Approved
Candidate
Solutions
for Further
Development
Identify CCTD
Product
Support
Considerations
CCTD Product
Support Considerations
CCTD Product
Support Considerations
CCTD Product
Support Considerations
Draft Initial
Product
Support
Strategy
CCTD Product
Support Considerations
Initial
CCTD
NOTE 2: The enabling processes
are part of AFLCMC Standard
Processes.
FWD
Initial Product
Support Strategy
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
NOTE 3: Process 1.6 (Perform
Concept Exploration and
Refinement), of the AFLCMC
Standard Processes is contained
within the Core Processes.
Develop
Security
Guidance
DP ProposalDP Security
Guidance
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1.3.2.2.3 Perform Candidate Solutions Sets Characterization
Develop Initial
Architecture
Conduct Initial
Concept Review
Perform System
Characterization
Go Up 1 Level
Concept
Action
Initial System
Views
Architecture
Conduct
Concept
Characterization
Review
Perform Key
Subsystem
Characterization
Initial Key SoS
Interfaces
Initial Key System
Definitions
System Views
Architecture
Key
Engineering
Analyses
NOTE 1: At each approval step, one of three
actions occurs:
1) Advance to the next step
2) Return to prior steps for rework
3) Archive the proposal due to immature
technology
FWDBACK
Updated
CCTD
Updated
CCTD
Updated
CCTD
Updated
CCTD
Approved
Candidate
Solutions
for Further
Development
Approved
Candidate
Solutions
for Further
Development
Identify CCTD
Product
Support
Considerations
CCTD Product
Support Considerations
CCTD Product
Support ConsiderationsUpdated
CCTD
NOTE 2: The enabling
process is part of an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.3.2.2.4 Conduct Programmatic Analysis
Conduct Cost /
Effectiveness /
Risk Analyses
Conduct
Requirements
Verification
Conduct Final
Concepts Review
Go Up 1 Level
Military Utility Analysis
Report
Approved Set of
Concept Solutions
Approve
Concept
Develop Verified
Affordability &
Schedule
Assumptions
Analytical
Results
Top Level
Development
Plan Schedule
NOTE 1: At each approval step, one of three
actions occurs:
1) Advance to the next step
2) Return to prior steps for rework
3) Archive the proposal due to immature
technology
BACK
Approved
CCTD
Approved
CCTD
Final
CCTD
Final
CCTD
CCTD
Cost Estimate
Approved
Candidate
Solutions
for Further
Development
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
(with supporting
analytical basis)
Finalize Product
Support Strategy
NOTE 2: The enabling
process is part of an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Final Product
Support Strategy
Initial Product
Support Strategy
Draft Framework for
Acquisition Strategy
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
FWD
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1.3.2.2.6 Develop AoA Study Guidance
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
AoA Study
Guidance
Approved
CCTD
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
Conduct WIPT
Introductions
and Overview
Conduct AoA
Training
Define the
Purpose and
Scope of the
AoA
Identify the
Capability Gaps
Describe the
Baseline
Capability and
Alternatives
Develop
Specific
Questions to be
Answered
Develop the Key
Ground Rules,
Constraints, and
Assumptions
Develop the
Analysis
Methodology
Develop the
Administrative
Guidance
Conduct Wrap-
Up, Action Item
Review, and
Adjourn the
WIPT
Organized
WIPT
Trained WIPT
Purpose and
Scope of the AoA
Capability Gaps
Defined Baseline
Capability and
Alternatives
Questions
Ground Rules,
Constraints,
And Assumptions
Analysis
Methodology
Administrative
Guidance
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1.3.2.2.8 Prepare AoA Study Plan
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
AoA Study
Guidance
MDD
Approved
Requirements
Strategy
AoA Study Plan
Conduct WIPT
Introductions
and Overview
Conduct AoA
Training
Conduct
Overview of the
Study Plan
Development
Approach
Develop
Chapter 1
(Introduction)
Conduct
Overview of the
Baseline
Capability and
Potential
Alternatives
Develop
Chapter 2
(Alternatives)
Develop
Chapter 3
(Effectiveness
Analysis)
Develop
Chapter 4 (Cost
Analysis)
Develop
Chapter 5 (Risk
Assessment)
Review and
Revise Chapters
1-5
Organized
WIPT
Trained WIPT
Study Plan
Overview
Chapter 1
Defined Baseline
Capability and
Alternatives
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Develop
Chapter 6
(Alternative
Comparison and
Cost Capability
Analysis)
Develop
Chapter 7
(Organization
and
Management)
Review and
Revise Chapters
1-7
Create Plan to
Develop
Appendices
Create
Technical
Editing and
Document
Staffing Plan
Conduct Wrap-
Up, Action Item
Review, and
Adjourn the
WIPT
Chapters 1-5
Finalized
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapters 1-7
Finalized
Development
Plan for
Appendices
Technical Editing
And Document
Staffing Plan
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1.3.2.2.8.10 Conduct Effectiveness, Cost, and Risk Analyses
Refine Initial
Concept
Conduct
Effectiveness
Analysis
Effectiveness
Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
AoA Study Plan
ICD
MDD
AoA
Parameters
Candidate
Alternatives
Cost
Analysis
Conduct Cost
AnalysisConduct Risk
Analysis
Concept Assessment
Note The Refine Initial Concept
process occurs concurrent with
the other 3 processes. As such, it
both provides and receives input
from all 3 processes.
Risk
Analysis
Sustainability
Risk Analysis
Conduct
Sustainability
Performance
Analysis
Conduct
Sustainability
Cost Analysis
Conduct
Sustainability
Risk Analysis
Sustainability
Performance
Analysis
Sustainability
Cost Analysis
Candidate
Alternatives
Candidate
Alternatives
AoA
Parameters
Sustainability
Performance
Analysis
Sustainability
Cost Analysis
Sustainability
Risk Analysis
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1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis (Analysis of Alternatives)
Prepare for
the AoAConduct AoA Identify Preferred
System Concept /
Course of Action
Alternative
Comparison
MatrixCOA
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
AoA Study Plan
ICD
Broader Set of
Technology Options
MDD
Preferred
System
Concept
AoA
Parameters
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
Prepare Fully
Burdened Cost
of Energy
Estimate
Fully Burdened
Cost of Energy
Estimate
Prepare
AoA Final
Report
PEO View
Risk
Analysis
RAM-C Report
LCSP
Strategic Outline
Provide
Milestone A
Product
Support
Considerations
Milestone A
Product Support
NOTE 1: The final enabling process is
part of an AFLCMC Standard Process.
Recommended
Courses
of Action
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
Approve
AoA Final
Report
Approved AoA
Final Report
Prepare
Concept of
Operations/
Operational
Mode
Summary/
Mission Profile
Recommended
Courses
of Action
CONOPS/
OMS/MP
Conduct Early
Systems
Engineering
Analysis
Recommended
Courses of Action
Assessment
of Technical
Risk
Acquisition
Strategy
Draft CDD
Establish Program
Office & Prepare for
Next PhaseAoA Study Plan
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
Program Office
NOTE 2: The HSI perspective during the AoA is
to evaluate alternative solutions to determine the
alternative that maximizes human performance,
minimizes HSI-related costs and supports safe
and effective operations, maintenance, and
support functions. The Seven HSI domains
recognized by DoD are Human Factors
Engineering, Personnel, Habitability, Manpower,
Training, Safety and Occupational Health, And
Force Protection and Survivability.
Conduct
Post-AoA
Review
Assessment
Report
AoA Final
Report
AoA Final
Report
NOTE 3: Section 3.3.5 of AFI 14-111
describes various Working Groups that
can support intelligence inputs to an
AOA. CTRL-Click here to access an
active link to the AFI.
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1.3.2.3.7 Prepare AoA Final Report
Go Up 1 LevelPEO
View
Capture the
Results of
the Analysis
Validate
Final Report
Alternative
Comparison
Matrix
Recommended
Courses of Action
Coordinate
Final Report
with
Stakeholders
Draft Final
Report
Coordinated
Final
Report
AoA Final
Report
FWD
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1.3.2.3.9 Provide Milestone A Product Support Considerations
Go Up 1 Level
Refine CCTD
Product
Support
Considerations
Finalize
Product
Support Input
to Milestone A
Documents
Provide Product
Support SME
Inputs and
Assessments
Refined CCTD
SME Inputs and
Assessments
Milestone A
Product Support
BACK
NOTE: This process is part of
an AFLCMC Standard Process.
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
Draft Milestone
A Documents
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.3.2.3.9.1 Refine CCTD Product Support Considerations
Go Up 1 LevelPEO
View
Refine
Tradespace
Characterization
PS
Considerations
Refine
Implementation
Analysis PS
Considerations
Refine Candidate
Solution Set
Characterization
PS
Considerations
Tradespace
Characterization
Considerations
Candidate Solution
Set Considerations
Implementation Analysis
Considerations Refine Risk
Assessment PS
Considerations
Risk Assessment
Considerations
Assess
DOTMLPF
Solution(s) for
PS Implications
Provide PS
CCTD Concept
Conclusions
PS Implications
Refined CCTD
FWD
NOTE: This process is part of
an AFLCMC Standard Process.
Approved Set of
Candidate
Solutions
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1.3.2.3.9.3 Finalize Product Support Milestone A Documents
Go Up 1 LevelPEO
View
Finalize Item
Unique
Identification
Plan
Finalize
Initial Life
Cycle
Sustainment
Plan
Finalize
Technical Data
Rights Strategy
Item Unique
Identification
Plan
Technical Data Rights
Strategy
Initial Life Cycle
Sustainment Plan
Finalize
DSOR
Planning Core
Applicability
BACK
SME Inputs and
Assessments
DSOR Core
Plan
NOTE: This process is part of
an AFLCMC Standard Process.
SME Inputs and
Assessments
SME Inputs and
Assessments
SME Inputs and
Assessments
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1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept
Manage,
Analyze, and
Validate
Requirements
Develop Capability
Development
Document (CDD)
Create Test and
Evaluation Master
Plan (TEMP)
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
COARequirements
Traceability
Matrix
Preferred
System
Concept
Develop System
Performance
Specifications
COA
System
Performance
SpecificationsPreferred
System
Concept
Verification Plans
for Test Scripts
Requirements
Traceability
Matrix
Reliability Growth Curves
Address Life-Cycle
ConsiderationPreferred
System
Concept
Life-Cycle Considerations
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
TEMP
Capability Document
Draft CDD
Draft CDD
Draft CDD
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1.3.2.4.2 Develop CDD (Capability Documents)
Go Up 1 Level
AF Approved
CDD
JROC Approved
CDD
Revised
CDD
CDD
PEO View
Note: The following KPPs are mandatory in
requirements documents per JCIDS Manual:
Force Protection KPP, System Survivability KPP,
Sustainment KPP, Net-Ready KPP, Training KPP
and Energy KPP.
The following KSAs are mandatory in AF
requirements documents: the Flight Simulator
KSA
Draft CDD
Conduct
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Conduct
Strategy
Development
and HPT
Preparation
Resolve
Comments
Conduct
Validation
and
Approval
Obtain
Internal
Approval/
Endorsement
Initiate
JCIDS
Staffing
Perform
Gatekeeper
Activities
Conduct
JROC/JCB
Tripwire
Process
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
JCIDS
Documents
JCIDS
Process
Metrics
Request
for RSR
Approved
Requirements
Strategy
Sponsor
Engagement
Note: All processes feed the Gatekeeper Activities
process
Prepare
Document by
High
Performance
Team
Conduct Initial
CDD Review
Revised
CDD
Draft CDD
Go Up 1 Level
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1.3.2.4.2.2 Conduct Requirements Strategy Review (RSR)
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Requirements
Strategy
Review
Review/
Coordinate for
Requirements
Strategy Review
Document
A5R Approval
RSR Approval
Memo
Schedule
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Archive
Artifacts to
IRSS
Updated
IRSS
Request
for RSR
RSR
Briefing
RSR
Logistics
RSR
Package
Requirements
Documentation
Approved RSRApproved RSR
Package
Submit RSR
Request
Package
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1.3.2.5 Develop Acquisition Strategy
Conduct Tradeoff
Analysis
Determine
Appropriate
Technologies
for System
Demonstrate Critical
Technologies on
Representative
Prototypes
Prepare for
Preliminary
Design
Review
Go Up 1 Level
PDR
Report
Perform
Mission
AssignmentSPML
BACK
System Requirements
Document
Mission
Assignment
Approval
Preliminary
Design
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
Updated
Contract File
Informed
SSA
Conduct
Critical
Decision Point
1a MIRT (Pre-
ASP)
Systems
Engineering
Tradeoff
Analysis
Requirements
Traceability
Matrix
Requirements
Traceability
Matrix
Allocated Baseline
Finalize
Acquisition
Strategy
Allocated Baseline
Prepare Preliminary
Design & Release
Schedule
Requirements
Traceability
Matrix
System
Performance
Specifications
Preliminary Design
& Release Schedule
MS A ADM
Draft Acq
Plan
Draft Acq
Plan
Conduct Market
ResearchMarket Research
Develop Draft
Acquisition Plan
Note 1: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to describe the Acquisition
Strategy Process. This AFLCMC
process is contained within the Air
Force Process depicted here CTRL-
Click here to access an active link to
this process.
System Performance
Specification
Life-Cycle Considerations
Acquisition
StrategyRevised Draft
Acquisition Strategy
Draft Acq
Strategy
Draft Acq
Strategy
Capability Document
Capability Document
Capability Document
Capability
Document
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Note 2: Conduct Market Research and
Develop Draft Acquisition Plan are
predecessors to the 1.4.4.1 processes.
Utilize
Electronic
Coordination
Tool
Uploaded
Acquisition
Strategy
Revised Draft
Acquisition Strategy
FWD
Acquisition Process Model
1.3.2.5.4 Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Go Up 1 Level
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Prerequisites
Prepare for
PDR
PDR
Documentation Conduct
PDR
Develop
Post-PDR
Assessment
Address
Unresolved
Issues
PDR
Documentation
SEP
Program Schedule
Resolved Issue
Updated Program
Schedule
Unresolved Issue
CARD Updated
CARD
Interface Control
Document
LCSPPost-PDR
Assessment
Allocated
Baseline
PDR Risk
Assessment
Checklist
IMP
IMS
FWD
TEMP
Draft CDD
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical
Review
Report
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1.3.2.5.5 Perform Mission Assignment (MA)
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Mission
Assignment
Coordination
(HQ AFMC &
Center XP)
Mission
Assignment
Notfication
Issue
Formal
Mission
Assignment Letter
Conduct Mission
Assignment
Coordination
(Center XP and
Directorates)
Coordinate
Mission
Assignment with
Potential
Gaining
Directorates
Receive AFMC
Mission
Assignment Letter
Mission Assignment
Coordination
Mission Assignment
Coordination
Mission Assignment
Letter
Mission
Assignment
Roles
Coordinate
Mission
Assignment with
XP
XP
Coordination
Coordinate
Mission
Assignment
with Center
Leadership
Update MA
Library &
Notify Center
Owner of
Acq Master
List
Assign
Product
Support
Integrator
(PSI)
Inform
Directorate of
PSM/PSI
Assignment
Receive
Product
Support
Integrator
Assignment
Letter
Initiate
Mission
Assignment
Resourcing
Actions
Directorate
Coordination
Assigned
Product Support Integrator
Updated
AssignmentUpdated
Assignment
Mission
Assignment
Approval
Mission
Assignment
Documentation
Mission Assignment
Letter
Note: This is an AFMC
Standard Process. It is
included in this model in
advance of Streamlining and
Redesign
Assign Product
Support Manager
(PSM)
Assigned
Product Support
Manager
Note: This process was
modified IAW Section 1.4.1.4.2
of AFI 63-101/20-101.FWDBACK
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Multi-Functional Independent Review Team (MIRT)
Go Up 1 Level
Evaluate
CDP 1a
Information
Provide
Immediate
Feedback to
Source
Selection/
Procurement
Team
Understanding
of MIRT
Findings
MIRT
Assessment
Provide
Assessment
of CDP 1a
Disposition/
Adjudicate
CommentsMIRT Findings
Incorporate
MIRT
Assessment
into Contract
File
Updated
Contract File
Provide
Feedback to
Source
Selection
Authority
(SSA)
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Informed
SSA
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
BACK FWD
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1.3.2.5.8 Utilize Electronic Coordination Tool
Go Up 1 Level
Create
Package
Assign
Reviewers
Reviewers Draft Document
Release
Package to
PM
Upload and
Initiate
Package
Draft Document
Gather Initial
Comments
Draft Document with Comments
Review and
Update
Package
Revised
Document
Draft Document
BACK
Upload
Package to
AIR
DAE-
Approved
Document
Document
Initiation
Gather
Comments
and Sign
Package
Final Document
Note: Currently used for only
the Acquisition Strategy, this
process can apply to any
milestone information
requirement.
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1.3.2.6 Conduct Capability Gap Assessment
Review and Brief
JCB
Go Up 1 Level
Synthesize
Capability
Gaps
Stratify
Capability
Gaps
Capability
Gap
Conduct JROC
Briefing JROCM
Recommendations
To JROC
List of
Capability
Gaps
FWD
IPL
Lessons
Learned
JUON /
JEON
CNGB Issues
Non-CGA
Issues
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1.3.2.7 Conduct Cost Capability Analysis
Develop
Measures
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Problem and
Scope
Analysis
Create Value
Hierarchy
Approved
Analysis
Plan
Document
Develop
Value
Functions
Value
Function
Evaluation
Measures
Value
Hierarchy
BACK
Develop
Aggregation
Method
Identify
Alternatives
Estimate Cost of
Alternatives
Compute the
Capability of
Alternatives
Generate Outputs
and Display
Products
Analyze Sensitivity
Record Analysis
and Present
Findings
List of
Alternatives
Note: This Process is repeated
multiple times in the lifecycle of
a program
Sensitivity
Analysis
Life Cycle
Cost
Estimate
Capability of
Alternatives
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Capability
Gap
Capability
Gap
Trained
Facilitator
CCA Final
Report
Cost
Capability
Curve
Capability
Alternatives
Weighted
Objectives
Value
Hierarchy
FWD
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1.3.2.7.1 Identify Problem and Scope Analysis
Identify Team
Players and
Stakeholders
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Problem
Statement
Define Scope
and Context
Capability
Gap
Tailor CCA
Process
Tailored
Process
Analysis
Plan
Coordinate Plans
with Decision
Authority
Approved
Analysis
Plan
Document
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Problem
Statement
Documented
Scope
Team
Resources
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
FWD
Objective
Statement
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1.3.2.7.2 Create Value Hierarchy
Construct Value
Hierarchy
Go Up 1 Level
Identify what
the
Stakeholders
Value
Decompose
High-Level
Tasks into
Subtasks or
Objectives
Mission
Subtasks
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Mission
TasksValue
Hierarchy
Capability
Gap
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. FWDBACK
Approved
Analysis
Plan
Document
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1.3.2.7.4 Develop Value Function
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Elicit
Preferences
from
Stakeholders/
Users
Construct
Value
Functions
Evaluation
Measures
Function
Construction
Data
Value
Function
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. FWDBACK
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1.3.2.7.5 Develop Aggregation Method
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Select
Aggregation
Method
Obtain
Stakeholder
Preferences
Selected
Weighting
Method
Value
Hierarchy
Determine
Aggregation
FunctionTrained
Facilitator
Stakeholder
Preferences
Weighted
Objectives
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. FWDBACK
Value
Function
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1.3.2.7.6 Identify Alternatives
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Identify
Baseline
Configurations
Characterize
Tradespace
As-is
Features
Identify other
Alternatives
from Baseline
List of
Alternatives
Tradespace
Characterization
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. BACK FWD
Value
Hierarchy
Note: This is a “or” process.
You will either Identify
Baseline Configuration or
Characterize Tradespace
Weighted
Objectives
Weighted
Objectives
Value
Hierarchy
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1.3.2.7.7 Estimate the Cost of Each Alternatives
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Estimate the
Cost of the
Baseline
Alternative
Estimate the
Cost of the
Remaining
Alternatives,
or Excursions
Alternative 0
Life Cycle
Cost Estimate
Alternative 1-N
Life Cycle
Cost Estimate
List of
Alternatives
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. FWDBACK
List of
Alternatives
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1.3.2.7.8 Compute the Capability of Each Alternative
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Obtain
Performance
Data for
Lowest-level
Measures
Enter
Performance
Data into
Value
Hierarchy
Assessment
of Lowest
Level
Objectives
Value
Hierarchy
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.BACK FWD
List of
Alternatives
Capability
of Alternatives
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1.3.2.7.9 Generate Outputs and Display Products
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Graph
Alternatives
Identify the
Efficient
Frontier
Cost Capability
Chart
Capability of
Alternatives
Life Cycle
Cost Estimate
Cost Capability
Curve
Identify Deltas
from Frontier
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. BACK FWD
Capability
Alternatives
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1.3.2.7.10 Analyze Sensitivity
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Coordinate
Outputs with
Stakeholders
Perform
Sensitivity
Analysis
New
Weights
Sensitivity
Analysis
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.BACK FWD
Cost
Capability
Curve
Capability
Alternatives
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1.3.2.7.11 Record Analysis and Present Findings
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Draft CCA
Final Report
Present
Analysis
Findings
Draft
CCA
Report
CCA Final
Report
BACKNote: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Sensitivity
Analysis
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1.3.2.8 Develop Life Cycle Sustainment Plan
Go Up 1 LevelAFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Determine
Requirement
for LCSP
Develop Draft
LCSP
Program LCSP
Requirements
DeterminationDraft LCSP
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. BACK
AFLCMC
Decision
Tree
Review Draft
LCSP
Adjudicate
CRM and
Update LCSP
Submit LCSP
for PO
Functional &
PM Review/
Coordination
Staff LCSP
Send LCSP &
CRM for
Coordination
Adjudicate
and Update
LCSP
Send LCSP
with CRM to
AFMC/A4 for
Sustainment
Command
Coordination
Request Final
MDA Approval
Consolidated
LCSP CRM
Adjudicated CRM
PO Functional
Review/Coordination
PEO Signed LCSP
Consolidated
LCSP CRM
Adjudicated and
Updated LCSP
Updated LCSP
MIDA Approved
LCSP
Draft LCSP
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1.3.2.9 Conduct Air Force Capability Development
Go Up 1 Level
Provide AF
Guidance and
Strategy
Assess Current
Capabilities &
Interdependencies
Against Strategy
Strategic VectorsCapability Gaps
Identify &
Prioritize
Capabilities
Gaps &
Opportunities
Nominate AF
Strategic
Focus Areas
Select AF
Strategic
Focus Areas
Conduct
Development
Planning and
Experimentation
Develop &
Approve CDP
& CDR
Conduct CDC
& AF Senior
Leader Review
Develop
Strategic
Planning
Choices
Link 30-Year
Plan with
Strategic
Planning
Choices
AF Strategic Focus Areas
ECCT Charter
ECCT Products
CDP
Senior Leader Review Summaries Planning Choices Resource Allocation Plan
SMP
OSD
Direction
AF Strategy
AFSEA
JROCM
Prioritized Gap List
Assess 30-
Year Plan
Against
Strategy
Capability Development Roadmap
ECCT Documentation
HAF FeedbackCapability Development Areas
FWDBACK
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1.3.3 Address Accelerated Capability Needs
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Warfighter Urgent
Operational Needs
(UON)
Perform New
Start
Perform Quick
Reaction
Capability
Process
Fielded
Assets
BACK
Direct Quick
Reaction
Capability /
Urgent
Operational
Need Process
QRC
Integration
& Resourcing
UON/JUON
Integration
& Resourcing
Assets
UON/JUON
Note 2: As described in CJCSI
3170.01I and the JCIDS
Manual, “Emergent Operational
Needs” are processed similarly
to “Urgent Operational Needs”
DD1415-1
Urgent Need
Request
Lead and Facilitate
Response
to UONs
Validated UON
Urgent Need
RequestUON Prioritization
UON Assessment
LON
Track UON/
JUON/JEON
Monthly
Stmts MAJCOM
Reports
UON/JUON/JEON
Status
UON COA
Note 1: The two core
processes implement DoDI
5000.02, Enclosure 13 (Urgent
Capability Acquisition).
Validated UON
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1.3.3.1 Conduct Warfighter Urgent Operational Needs
Go Up 1 Level
Receive
Warfighter Urgent
Operational Need
(UON) Request
Assess and
Validate UON
Processed
Request
Load UON
Request into
IRSS database
Develop UON
Course of
Action UON COA
FWDNote: As described in CJCSI
3170.01I and the JCIDS
Manual,, “Emergent Operational
Needs” are processed similarly
to “Urgent Operational Needs”
Present to
AFROC &
Notify
Requestor
Non-Validated
UON Request
UON
Notification
CCD
Urgent Need
Request
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1.3.3.1.3 Develop COA
Go Up 1 Level
Develop COA
Alternatives
Address
Normal
Capability
Channels
Define
Non-Materiel
Solution
(DOTMLPF)
COA
Alternatives
COA
Alternatives
COA
UON
COA
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1.3.3.2 Perform Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Process
Go Up 1 Level
Select
COA
Develop and
Approve
Acquisition
Approach
Execute
COA
Perform
Disposition
Analysis
Fielded
Assets
Update IRSS
SMART w/ UON/
QRC Information
QRC
UON/QRC
Status BACK FWD
COA
Fielded
System
PEO View
UON
UON COA
QRC ADM
Development
QRC ADM
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1.3.3.2.2 Develop and Approve Acquisition Approach
Go Up 1 Level
Refine
COA
Approve Urgent
Need Acq
Strategy and
Program Baseline
Issue
ADM
Refined
COA
Approved
Acq Strategy
QRC ADM
Development
QRC ADM
COA
Approved
Acq Program
Baseline
FWD
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1.3.3.2.3 Execute COA
Go Up 1 Level
Develop/Test
QRC
Conduct
Initial Fielding
Assess Fielded
Capability for
Suitability &
Effectiveness
Adjust Solution
for EvaluationDeveloped/Tested
System
Fielded QRC
System
Assessed
QRC
System
Adjusted QRC System
BACK FWD
Fielded
SystemQRC ADM
Capabilities
& Limitations
Report
Conduct Post-
Fielding
Assessment
Post - Fielded
Assessment
Conduct
P&D
Milestone
Review
Production
QRC ADM
Production
Documentation
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1.3.3.2.4 Perform Disposition Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
Field Remaining
Assets to Theatre
Transition to
Enduring
Program
Sustain In-
Theatre
Assets Only
Conduct
Demilitarization
& Disposal
In-Theatre
Assets
Bridge
Strategy
Conduct
CTRCTM
Fielded
Assets
BACK
Fielded
System
Demilitarized
Asset
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1.3.3.3 Conduct New Start Notification Process
Go Up 1 Level
Format New Start
Notification Package
for Coordination Coordinate and
Approve New
Start
Notification
PackageNew Start
Notification Package
Draft New Start
Notification Package
Sign and Deliver
New Start
Notification
Package / Letter of
Notification (LON)
Note: PM Responsibilities outlined in AFI 63-101/20-101 Section 3.19 BACK
DD1415-1
CCD
LON
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1.3.3.6 Lead and Facilitate Response to UONs
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
CCD
Urgent Need
Request
UON
Assessment
Prioritize and
Direct Actions to
Meet Urgent
Requirements
Evaluate & Monitor
Warfighter
Requirements
Monitor
Actions
Adjudicate
UON
ConcernsUON
Prioritization
UON
Action
Urgent Need
Request
Warfighter SIG
Action on Urgent Need
Request
CCD
CCD Fulfillment
Issues
Decision on
CCD Fulfillment
Issues
Note: The Warfighter SIG may establish DoD-level task forces, as
required, to focus DoD efforts to resolve UONs or address capability
surprises within specified capability domains.
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1.4 Acquire (Develop and Operate)
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Program
Production
Contract
Management
Program
Development
System
Sustainment
Test and
Evaluation
CDD
CPD
Definitized
Agreement
Definitized
Agreement
OT
Reports
Managed
Test
Data
Demonstrated
System
Developmental Test Article
Fielded System
Manufacturing Processes
Operational
System
Operational
Test Article
Preliminary
Design
Support Plan
LCSP
Note 1 from the Chief Process Officer: The Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L has
provided four key enduring acquisition principles. The first of these principles is “Think”. Program
managers should tailor the program according to the specific needs of that program. The rote
checking the blocks in a checklist or simply following each and every step of a process is the
antithesis of Mr Kendall's challenge to Program Managers. Use this Model as a model. If your
program's situation warrants a waiver from the checklist or process, seek that waiver from your
milestone decision authority. CTRL-Click here to access an active link to Mr. Kendall’s thoughts.
ADM
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
Capability DocumentCapability Document
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
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1.4.1 Program Development
Develop Detailed
Design
Evaluate and
Demonstrate the
System
Demonstrate
Manufacturing
Readiness
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Capability
Production
Document (CPD)
FWD
DSOR Decision
CDD
CPDDemonstrated
SystemDemonstrated
SystemDetailed
Design
Manufacturing
Processes
Manufacturing Processes
PEO View
Definitized
Agreement
Note 1: The following websites provide valuable information for product
support activities. The DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation
Roadmap has links to over 2500 knowledge items (such as policy,
references, and continuous learning modules). The Roadmap identifies
activities and outputs for the twelve integrated product support (IPS)
elements over the total life cycle. DoD has also established a Product
Support Manager website that provides links to a variety of relevant
documents. Finally, the Air Force has developed the Contract Sustainment
Support Guide to provide best practices for contractor logistics support.
CTRL-Click here to access an active link to each of the above.
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition
Strategy
Create Lead System
Integrator Exception
Certification
Acquisition
Strategy
Definitized
Agreement
Lead System
Integrator
Exception
Certification
Note 2: This enabling
process is based on the
AFMC/EN and SMC/EN
sponsored SEAM Guide.
Revision of
System
Engineering
Processes
Conduct
Systems
Engineering
Assessment
Programmatic
Data
Software Sustainment
Processess
Note 3: Enclosure 14, Sections 4 and 7 of DoDI
5000.02 provide a list of actions that RDT&E
Organizations/Program Managers should take
relative to Cybersecurity. CTRL-Click here to
access an active link to the instruction.
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System
Design
Address
CDR
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1.4.1.1 Develop Detailed Design
Go Up 1 Level
Finalize
Detailed
Design
Definitized
Agreement
Detailed
Design
Detailed
Design
Preliminary
Design
Preliminary
Manufacturing Plan
Initial Product
Baseline
Prototype
Refined System
Design
FWD
PEO View
Post-CDR
Assessment
Acquisition
Strategy
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Finalize “Build-
To”
Documentation
for Components
Establish
Detailed
Design
Compatibility
among
Configuration
Items
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1.4.1.1.1 Refine System Design
Go Up 1 Level
Initial Sub
System and
Component
Specs
System
Specifications
Perform
Supportability
Analysis
Design
Compatibility
Assessment
Develop
Detailed
Design
Supportability
Analysis
Iterative Process that occurs
throughout the EMD Phase
FWD
CDD
CDD
Definitized
Agreement
Preliminary
Design
Preliminary
Design
Prototype
Refined
System
Design
Interface Control
Document
Programmatic
Data
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
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1.4.1.1.2 Finalize Detailed Design
Go Up 1 Level
Complete
Detailed
Design as
Draft Product
Baseline
Ensure System
Configuration
Meets Design
Requirements
Integrate
System and
Sub System
Components
Initial Sub System and
Component Specs
Final Sub System
and Component
Specifications
Finalize Sub
System /
Component
SpecificationsInitial Sub System &
Component Specs
Develop CDR
Risk
Assessment
Checklist
CDR Risk
Assessment
Checklist
BACK FWD
Detailed
Design
Manufacturing
Plan
Preliminary
Design
Production
Representative
Article
Interface Control
Document
Programmatic
Data
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1.4.1.1.2.4 Develop CDR Risk Assessment Checklist
Go Up 1 Level
Identify and
Assess
System
Integration
Risks
System Integration
Risks
Identify and
Assess Design
Risks
Design
Risks
Identify and
Assess
Manufacturing
Risks
Manufacturing
Risks
Finalize
CDR Risk
Assessment
Checklist
CDR Risk
Assessment
Checklist
Preliminary
Design
Preliminary
Design
Preliminary
Design
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
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1.4.1.1.3 Address Critical Design Review (CDR) (1.1.4.2)
Go Up 1 Level
Identify CDR
Prerequisites
Prepare for
CDR
CDR
Documentation Conduct
CDR
Develop
Post-CDR
Assessment
Address
Unresolved
Issues
BACK
Achievement of
Allocated Baseline
CDD
Post-CDR
Assessment
Draft CPD
SEP
Detailed
Design
Initial
Product
Baseline
Interface Control
Document
Resolved Issue
Updated Program
Schedule
Unresolved Issue
CARD
Updated
CARD
LCSP
Updated
LCSPCDR Risk
Assessment
Checklist
TEMP
Prepare
Observations and
Recommendations
Technical
Review
Report
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1.4.1.2 Evaluate and Demonstrate the System
Modify
Design based
on Test
Results Demonstrate
the System
Address
Functional
Configuration
AuditTest Analysis
Modified Design
Go Up 1 Level
Initial Production
Baseline
BACK FWD
Perform
Depot Source
of Repair
Analysis
DSOR Decision
Demonstrated
System
Demonstrated
System
Detailed
Design
Production
Representative
Article
System and Sub-System
Documentation
System and Sub-System
Documentation
Failure Reporting
and Corrective
Action System
Conduct Depot
Maintenance
Strategic Planning
Programmatic
Data
Depot Maintenance
Strategy
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Go Up 1 Level
Review Test
Data
Modify
Detailed
Design
Modified Prototype/
Article
Modify
Prototype /
Production
Rep Article
Validate
Deficiency from
DT Activities
Validated
Deficiencies
FWD
Modified
Detailed
Design
Performance GapsTest/ Analysis Data
System Performance
Specifications
Failure Reporting and
Corrective Action System
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1.4.1.2.2 Address Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
FCA FCA
Decision
Package
Conduct
FCA
Reconcile
Performance
Gaps at FCA
BACK FWD
Performance Gaps
Test/ Analysis Data
Initial Production
Baseline
System Performance
Specifications
Functional Configuration
Audit Checklist
LRIP Recommendation
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Go Up 1 Level
Reconcile
Performance
Gaps
Modify
System
Design
Perform
Final System
Level Tests
Development
Test
Activities
BACK
Demonstrated
SystemProduction
Representative
ArticleSystem and Sub-System
Documentation
System
Performance
DataPerformance Gaps
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1.4.1.3 Demonstrate Manufacturing Readiness
Demonstrate
Sub System
Manufacturing
Capability
Demonstrate
Capability of
Critical
Processes
Conduct
Production
Readiness
Review
Demonstrate
System
Manufacturing
Capability
Demonstrated
Sub System
Manufacturing
Capability
Demonstrated
System
Manufacturing
Capability
Demonstrated
Capability
of Critical
Processes
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Demonstrated
SystemManufacturing
ProcessesSystem and Sub-System
Documentation
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Processess
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1.4.1.4 Develop Capability Production Document (CPD)Go Up 1 Level
JROC
Approved
CPD
BACK
Draft
CPD
AF
Approved
CPD
Revised
CPD
JROC
Approved
CPD
PEO View
Note: The following KPPs are mandatory in
requirements documents per JCIDS Manual:
Force Protection KPP, System Survivability KPP,
Sustainment KPP, Net-Ready KPP, Training KPP
and Energy KPP.
The following KSAs are mandatory in AF
requirements documents: the Flight Simulator
KSA
Conduct
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Conduct
Strategy
Development
and HPT
Preparation
Resolve
Comments
Conduct
Validation
and
Approval
Obtain
Internal
Approval/
Endorsement
Initiate
JCIDS
Staffing
Perform
Gatekeeper
Activities
Conduct
JROC/JCB
Tripwire
Process
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
Certification /
Endorsement
Memo
JCIDS
Documents
JCIDS
Process
Metrics
Request
for RSR
Approved
Requirements
Strategy
Sponsor
Engagement
Note: All processes feed the Gatekeeper Activities
process
Prepare
Document by
High
Performance
Team
Conduct Initial
Document
Review
Revised
CPD
Draft
CPD
Go Up 1 Level
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1.4.1.4.2 Conduct Requirements Strategy Review (RSR)
Request
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Review/
Coordinate for
Requirements
Strategy Review
Document
A5R Approval
RSR
Package
RSR
Logistics
Approved RSR
RSR
Briefing
RSR Approval
Memo
Schedule
Requirements
Strategy
Review
Approved RSR
Package
Archive
Artifacts to
IRSS
Updated
IRSS
Requirements
Documentation
Request
for RSR Submit RSR
Request
Package
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1.4.2 Program Production
Conduct Full Rate
Production
Field the
System
Go Up 1 Level
Perform
LRIP
Perform PIR
(Post
Implementation
Review)
Annual CFO Report
BACK FWD
Capability
Shortfall
Draft
CPD
Articles / Assets
DD250
(Includes Supportability Items)
Fielded SystemFielding
Plan
FOT&E ResultsAmended LCMP
Manufacturing
Processes
Mission Readiness
Report
Operationally
Representative
System
Program
Adjustments
Support Plan
User MAJCOM
Surveys
War Game
Results
PEO View
Product Support
Package
Note 1: The following websites provide valuable information for product
support activities. The DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation
Roadmap has links to over 2500 knowledge items (such as policy,
references, and continuous learning modules). The Roadmap identifies
activities and outputs for the twelve integrated product support (IPS)
elements over the total life cycle. DoD has also established a Product
Support Manager website that provides links to a variety of relevant
documents. Finally, the Air Force has developed the Contract Sustainment
Support Guide to provide best practices for contractor logistics support.
CTRL-Click here to access an active link to each of the above.
Revision of
System
Engineering
Processes
Conduct
Systems
Engineering
Assessment
Programmatic
Data
Note 2: This enabling
process is based on the
AFMC/EN and SMC/EN
sponsored SEAM Guide.
Note 3: Enclosure 14, Sections 4 and 7 of
DoDI 5000.02 provide a list of actions that
RDT&E Organizations/Program Managers
should take relative to Cybersecurity.
CTRL-Click here to access an active link to
the instruction.
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1.4.2.1 Perform Low Rate Initial Production
Go Up 1 Level
Monitor
Production
System
Accept
Production
Assets
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Perform OT
Perform
LFT&E
Modify
Configuration
to Correct
Deficiencies
Updated
Configuration
Updated
Configuration
Perform
First Article
Testing
Address
Physical
Configuration
Audit
Develop
Reports to
Congress
Accepted Design
and Manufacturing
Documentation
CPD
CPD
DD250
Definitized
Agreement
Definitized
Agreement
LFT&E DRs
OT DRs
DOT&E Report on
Initial Operational
Test and Evaluation
DD Form 1222
LFT&E
Report
LRIP Assets
Manufacturing
Processes
Operationally
Representative
System
Production Articles
Production
Articles
Production Assets
Production Assets
Validated
Production
Baseline
FWD
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Agreement
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1.4.2.1.2 Perform First Article Testing (FAT)
Go Up 1 Level
Identify First
Article Test
Requirement
Develop FAT
Surveillance
Strategy
Perform
FAT
CLIN / CDRL
FAT Surveillance
Strategy
FAT Surveillance
Notify PCO of any
Nonconformities
and Prepare
Report
FWD
DD Form 1222
LRIP Assets
Definitized
Agreement
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1.4.2.1.3 Accept Production Assets
Go Up 1 Level
Complete
and Submit
Form
DD250
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Prepare
and Deliver
Production
Articles
DD250
DD Form 1222
Production Articles
Production Articles
Production Assets
Validated
Production
Baseline
Validated
Production
Baseline
BACK FWD
Definitized
Agreement
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Go Up 1 Level
Prepare for
PCA Conduct
PCA
Reconcile
Design Gaps
Accepted Design and
Manufacturing Documentation
BACK
Accepted Design and
Manufacturing Documentation
Training
Manufacturing Processes
Production Articles
Technical
Data
Package
Design Documentation
Measurement and
Test Equipment
PCA
Decision
Package
Design Gaps
Quality Control System
Completed PCA Risk
Assessment Checklist
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1.4.2.2 Conduct Full Rate Production
Go Up 1 Level
Monitor
Production
System
Refine
Design
Accept the
Articles / Assets
and Associated
Supportability
Items
Change
Requests
Production
Acceptance
Criteria
Refined Design
Conduct
FRP
Decision
Articles / Assets
DD250
(Includes Supportability Items)Operationally
Representative
System
Operationally
Representative
System
MDA
Requirements
BACK FWD
PEO View
Definitized
AgreementADM
Product Support
Package
DoDI 5000.02
Information
Requirements
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1.4.2.3 Field the System
Select Site
Go Up 1 Level
Modify Site
Perform
System
Beddown
Conduct Unit
Training
Conduct
Activation
DecisionApprove Site
Improved
Site
System
Beddown
Unit
Readiness
Site Activation
Approval
Posture
Product
Support
Elements
Support Elements
Realign
Program
Support
Elements
BACK FWD
Beddown
Request
Candidate
Site
Decision
to Deploy
Operational
System
Resources
Needed
Site
Approval
Support Plan
Support Plan
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1.4.2.3.1 Select Site
Identify
System
Fielding
Requirements
Go Up 1 Level
Coordinate
and
Approve
Survey
Requests
Conduct
Site Survey
Request
Unit
Beddown
Site
Requirements
SCN
Site
Requirements
Report
Request Site
Survey
Site
Survey Request
Site Survey Approval
FWD
Beddown
Request
Candidate
Site
Decision
to Deploy
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1.4.2.3.1.3 Coordinate and Approve Survey Requests
Evaluate
Site Survey
Requests
Go Up 1 Level
Notify
Requesting
Agency of
Decision
Issue
Survey
Control
Number
(SCN)
SCN
Site
Survey Request
Site Survey ApprovalSurvey Request
Evaluation
Site
Survey Notification
Approve Site
Survey
Request
Site Survey
Decision
FWD
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1.4.2.3.1.4 Conduct Site Survey
Activate
SATAF
Site
Requirements
Report
Go Up 1 Level
Assess
Environmental
Impact
Assess Site
Develop Site
Requirements
Report
Approval to
Survey Site Authorization
For
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
Facility
Assessment
Infrastructure
Assessment
Conduct
Follow On
Survey(s)
BACK FWD
Manning
Assessment
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
MWR
Assessment
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1.4.2.3.1.4.3 Assess Site
Assess
Installation/
Facility
Go Up 1 Level
Assess
Infrastructure
Assess
Morale,
Welfare, and
Recreation
Assess
Manning
MWR
Assessment
Manning
Assessment
Note: Follow on Surveys at the same location do not require Air Staff
coordination and approval, per AFI 10-503 Section 2.7
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
Facility
Assessment
Infrastructure
Assessment
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1.4.2.3.1.5 Request Unit Beddown
Prepare
Beddown
Proposal
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare
Signed AF
Form 813
Receive Concurrence
with Beddown
Request (Host
Location / MAJCOM)
Site
Requirements
Report
AF Form 813Beddown
Concurrence
BACK
Beddown
Request
Candidate
Site
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1.4.2.3.2 Approve Site
Approve Intra
MAJCOM Beddown
Request
Go Up 1 Level
Approve
Beddown
Initiate
Support
Agreement
Approve Inter
MAJCOM Beddown
Request
Approve Non USAF
Beddown Request
Approve Private
Organization Beddown
Request
Approve Beddown
Request on Non-USAF
Real Property
Support
Agreement
Beddown
ApprovalBeddown
Request
Candidate
Site
Site
Approval
BACK FWD
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1.4.2.3.3 Modify Site
Identify
Facility &
Construction
Needs
Uncertified
Facility
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Manpower
Needs
Design
Facility &
Infrastructure
Request
MILCON
Perform
Construction
Certify
Facility
Facility &
Construction
Needs
Manpower
Needs
Proposed
Facility &
Infrastructure
Design
Construction
Funding
Certified
Facility
BACK FWD
Site
Approval
Site
Approval
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1.4.2.3.3.2 Identify Manpower Needs
Identify
Military
Manning
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Non-Military
Manning
Military
Manning
Needs
Non-Military
Manning
Needs
Site
Approval
Site
Approval
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1.4.2.3.4 Realign Program
Go Up 1 Level
Resolve
Transition
Related Issues
Determine
Transition
Requirements
and Timeline
Execute
Transition
Support Plan
Program
Transition
Requirements
Prepare
Transition
Support Plan
Approve
Transition
Support PlanTransition
Support
Plan
Approved
Transition
Support
Plan
BACK
Resources
Needed
Support Plan
System and Sub-System
Documentation
Resolved IssueIssue
Transition Support Plan Status
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Note: Incorporated
references to the AFLCMC
Standard Process (Program
Transition).
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1.4.2.4 Perform Post Implementation Review (PIR)
Develop PIR
Plan
Go Up 1 Level
Evaluate
Sustainment
Capability
Status
Evaluate
Shortfalls due
to Mission
Realities
PIR Plan
Document
PIR
Compare
Actual
Results with
Established
Goals
Sustainment Capability Status
PIR Plan
PIR Plan
Potential Capability Shortfall(s)
Program PerformanceAnnual CFO ReportCapability
Shortfall
FOT&E Results
Amended LCMPMission Readiness
Report
Program
AdjustmentsUser MAJCOM
Surveys
War Game
Results
BACK
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1.4.3 System Sustainment
Execute &
Monitor Support
Plan
Conduct System
Modification
Go Up 1 Level
Retire / Dispose
SystemMigration Plan
BACK FWD
Revision &
Assessment of
System
Engineering
Processes
Fielded System Operational
System
Operational
System
Dispositioned
SystemProduct
Support Strategy
Request to
Retire System
LCSP
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Note 1: The following websites provide valuable information for product
support activities. The DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation
Roadmap has links to over 2500 knowledge items (such as policy,
references, and continuous learning modules). The Roadmap identifies
activities and outputs for the twelve integrated product support (IPS)
elements over the total life cycle. DoD has also established a Product
Support Manager website that provides links to a variety of relevant
documents. Finally, the Air Force has developed the Contract Sustainment
Support Guide to provide best practices for contractor logistics support.
CTRL-Click here to access an active link to each of the above.
Product
Support Strategy
Product
Support Strategy
Conduct
Systems
Engineering
Assessment
Note 2: The Conduct
Systems Engineering
Assessment process is
based on the AFMC/EN
and SMC/EN sponsored
SEAM Guide.
Note 3: Enclosure 14, Sections
4 and 7 of DoDI 5000.02 provide
a list of actions that RDT&E
Organizations/Program
Managers should take relative
to Cybersecurity. CTRL-Click
here to access an active link to
the instruction.
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1.4.3.1 Execute & Monitor Support Plan
Execute Maintenance Activities
Execute Supply Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Address Other ILS Elements
Monitor Support Plan
FWD
DSOR Decision
Fielded SystemOperational
System
Service Use &
Supply Chain Data
System
Changes
Sustainment
Metrics
LCSP
Note 1: The following websites provide valuable information for product
support activities. The DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation
Roadmap has links to over 2500 knowledge items (such as policy,
references, and continuous learning modules). The Roadmap identifies
activities and outputs for the twelve integrated product support (IPS)
elements over the total life cycle. DoD has also established a Product
Support Manager website that provides links to a variety of relevant
documents. Finally, the Air Force has developed the Contract Sustainment
Support Guide to provide best practices for contractor logistics support.
CTRL-Click here to access an active link to each of the above.
Product
Support Strategy
Changes
Product
Support Strategy
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1.4.3.1.1 Execute Maintenance Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Gather
Maintenance
Data
Implement
DSOR Decision
Assess DSOR
DecisionMaintained
System
Maintenance
DataRevised
DSOR Decision
FWD
DSOR Decision
Fielded System
Operational
System
LCSP
Product
Support Strategy
Address
Engineering
Technical
Assistance
Requests
Engineering
Assistance NeedETAR Package
Conduct
Supportability
Assessment for
Organic
Requirements
Organic
Requirements
Brief to Program
Manager
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1.4.3.1.1.4 Address Engineering Technical Assistance Requests (ETAR)
Go Up 1 Level
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Assistance Request
Form
Reviewed ETAR
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Engineering
Assistance Need
ETAR Package
Initiate ETAR
Review and
Validate ETAR
Review and
Assign ETAR
Develop
Disposition/
Work Instruction
Review
Disposition/
Work Instruction
Acknowledge
and Accept
ETAR Package
Assigned ETAR
Disposition/Work
Instruction
Approved Work Package
FWD
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1.4.3.1.1.5 Conduct Supportability Assessment for Organic Requirements
Go Up 1 Level
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Organic Requirements
Orgranic Requirements
Assessed
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Risk Mitigation
Supportability Determined
Mitigation Strategy
Initial Risk Mitigation
BACK
Identify Organic
Requirements
Assess Organic
Modification
Requirements
Determine
Supportability
Recommend
Mitigation
Strategy
Develop
Mitigation
Assign Risk
Report Status
Quad 1 Monthly
Performance
Review
Organic
Requirements
Brief to Program
Manager
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1.4.3.1.2 Execute Supply Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Monitor Spares
Utilization
Acquire Full
Supply Support
CapabilityAddress
Diminishing
Manufacturing
Sources /
Material
Shortages
System with
Supply
Support
Supply
Data
Manage Follow-
on Supply
Requirements
BACK FWD
Fielded SystemOperational
System
LCSP
Revised Product
Support Strategy
Product
Support Strategy
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1.4.3.1.3 Address Other Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements
Execute Test /
Support
Equipment
Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Execute
Technical Data
Management
Activities
Execute
Manpower &
Personnel
Activities
Execute
Training &
Training Supp.
Activities
Execute
Facilities &
Infrastructure
Activities
Execute PHS&T
Activities
Execute Design
Interface
Activities
Execute Comp.
Res. &
Software Supp.
Activities
Fielded SystemOperational
System
Service Use &
Supply Chain Data
System
Changes
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Sustainment
Metrics
Execute
Sustaining
Engineering
Activities
Execute
Product
Support
Management
Product
Support Strategy
Changes
Product
Support Strategy
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1.4.3.1.3.1 Execute PHS&T Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Provide PHS&T
Data and FormsReceive PHS&T
Data
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Standard
Processes
Enter PHS&T
Data into
Government
Systems
Draft
Contractual
DocumentsPHS&T
Data
Approved
PHS&T
Data
PHS&T
Data
PHS&T
Requirements
Submit PHS&T
DataContractual
Documents
Contractual
Documents
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process. Steps 1.1-
1.3 and 1.5-1.9 of this process
are reflected within 1.4.4
Contract Management
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1.4.3.1.4 Monitor Support Plan
Go Up 1 Level
Analyze Data to
Determine Root
Cause of
Problem
Monitor &
Collect Service
Use Data
Determine
System Risk /
Hazard
Probability &
Severity
Develop
Corrective
Action
Integrate & Test
Corrective
Action
Assess Risk of
Improved
System
Implement &
Field Corrective
Action
System
Service
Data
Supportability
Root Cause
Supportability
Root Cause
Risk
Assessment
Supportability
Corrective Action
Tested
Supportability
Corrective Action
System Risk
Assessment
BACK
Service Use &
Supply
Chain Data
System
Changes
Sustainment
Metrics
Product
Support Strategy
Product
Support Strategy
Changes
Acquisition Process Model
1.4.3.2 Conduct System Modification
Go Up 1 Level
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Develop
Modification
Proposal
Field/Install
the
Modification
Document
the
Modification
Report and
Monitor
Modification
Status
Close out the
Modification
Modified
Weapon
System
Configuration
Control
Documentation
Note 1: The enabling
process receives
information from all of
the core processes. For
display purposes, we
have not shown these
inputs.BACK FWD
Modification
Program
Status
Modification
Modification
Proposal
Validated
RequirementTechnical
Data
Package
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1.4.3.2.1 Develop Modification Proposal
Go Up 1 Level
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Develop
Modification
Proposal &
Obtain
Organization
Validation
Obtain Using
Command
and Lead
Command
Validation
Determine
Technical
Requirements &
Solution
Certify
Modification
Proposal
Validated
Modification
Proposal
Initial Mod
Technical
Evaluation
Modification
Implementation
Strategy
Modification
Cost
Estimate
Form 1067
Part IV
FWD
Draft Modification
Proposal
Modification
Proposal
Validated
Requirement
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Go Up 1 Level
Coordinate
Modification
Installation
Activities
Approve
Modification
Install
Modification
Installation
Documents
Report and
Monitor
Modification
Status
BACK
Modified
Weapon
System
Modification
TCTO
Technical
Data
Package
Modification
Program
Status
Modification
Installation
Documents
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1.4.3.3 Conduct Systems Engineering Assessment
Conduct SEAM
Planning
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct SEAM
Self Assessment
Conduct SEAM
Validation
Address Results
and Feedback
BACK FWD
Note: This process is based
on the AFMC/EN and SMC/EN
sponsored SEAM Guide.
Assessment of
System
Engineering
Processes Revision of
System
Engineering
Processes
Fielded System
Parameters for
SEAM
SEAM
Recommendations
SEAM Self
Assessment
Report
Standard
SEAM
Reports
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Data
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Support Strategy
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1.4.3.3.1 Conduct SEAM Planning
Initiate Self
Assessment
Request for
System
Engineering
Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
Identify Roles &
Responsibilities
SEAM
Team
Plan the Overall
Assessment
Effort
Provide SEAM
Leadership
Training
Provide SEAM
Self-Assessment
Training
Trained
SEAM
Team
Archived SEAM
Assessment
FWD
Note: This process is based
on the AFMC/EN and SMC/EN
sponsored SEAM Guide.
Fielded System
Parameters for
SEAM
Product
Support Strategy
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1.4.3.3.2 Conduct SEAM Self Assessment
Tailor
the
SEAM Tailored
SEAM
Go Up 1 Level
Assess and
Grade Each
Practice
Report
Results to
Leadership
Provide Self
Assessment
Assistance
SEAM
Assistance
SEAM
Questions
Obtain
Latest
Version
of SEAM
Current
AF SEAM
Revised
AF SEAM
SEAM Self
Assessment
BACK FWD
Note: This process is based
on the AFMC/EN and SMC/EN
sponsored SEAM Guide.
Parameters for
SEAM
SEAM Self
Assessment
Report
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1.4.3.3.3 Conduct SEAM Validation
Secure Team
Members
Go Up 1 Level
Review Self
AssessmentSEAM
Questions
Conduct
Interviews &
Research
SEAM
Interview
Data
Provide SEAM
Self-Assessment
Training
Prepare
Independent
Validation of SEAM
SEAM
Assessment
Team
Trained
SEAM
Assessment
Team
BACK FWD
Note: This process is based
on the AFMC/EN and SMC/EN
sponsored SEAM Guide.
Assessment of
System
Engineering
Processes
SEAM
Recommendations
SEAM Self
Assessment
Report
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1.4.3.3.4 Address Results and Feedback
Go Up 1 Level
Identify Process
Improvement
Opportunities
Capture
Lessons
Learned
Systems
Engineering
Lessons
Learned
Database
Revised
AF SEAM
BACK
Note: This process is based
on the AFMC/EN and SMC/EN
sponsored SEAM Guide.
Assessment of
System
Engineering
Processes Revision of
System
Engineering
Processes
SEAM
Recommendations
Standard
SEAM
Reports
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1.4.3.4 Retire / Dispose System
Conduct
Demilitarization
Activities
Conduct
Reclamation
Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Address Other
Disposal
Options
Request for
Donation or Loan
BACK
Migration Plan
Migration Plan
Migration Plan
Fielded System
Fielded System
Demilitarized
Asset
Dispositioned
System
Programmed
Save List
Request to
Retire System
Request to
Retire System
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1.4.3.4.1 Conduct Demilitarization Activities
Assign DEMIL
Code
Go Up 1 Level
Asset
Directed to
Fulfill
Requirements
Asset
for
Demilitarization
Document the
Demilitarization
Declassify
Materiel
Documented Asset
for
Demilitarization
Declassified
Asset
Accomplish
Demilitarization
Process
Request for
Waiver
Request for
Demil Waiver
Waiver
Approval
Waiver
Disapproval
Migration Plan
Fielded System
Demilitarized
Asset
Request to
Retire System
FWD
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1.4.3.4.2 Conduct Reclamation Activities
Establish
Reclamation
Project
Go Up 1 Level
Reclamation
Request
End Items for
Reclamation
Return
Reclaimed Items
Manage Save
List
Reclamation
Requirements
Candidates
BACK FWD
Migration Plan
Fielded System
Programmed
Save List
Request to
Retire System
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1.4.3.4.3 Address Other Disposal Options
Comply with
Disposal
Guidance
Address
Precious Metal
Recovery
Program
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Donation / Loan
Request for
Donation or Loan
BACK
Migration Plan
Migration Plan
Migration Plan
Demilitarized
Asset
Demilitarized
Asset
Demilitarized
Asset without
Precious
Metal
Dispositioned
System
Programmed
Save List
Programmed
Save List
Address
Spacecraft and
Orbital Launch
Vehicle
Components
Migration Plan
Demilitarized
Asset
Programmed
Save List
Processed
Demilitarized
Asset
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1.4.4 Contract Management
Conduct Pre
Source
Selection
Activities
Conduct Source
Selection
Evaluation
Process Select Source
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Definitized
Agreement
RFP
Reviewed
Proposals
Solicitation
SSET/SSAC
Recommendation
Note 1: CTRL-Click to access an
Active Link to Mr. Kendall’s 21 Aug
2014 Memo on Actions to Improve
DoD Competition. The guidelines
he mentions in the memo are also
available as an Active Link.
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Acquisition
Strategy
Capability Document
Conduct
Contract Award
Sole Source
Contract
AwardRFP
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Note 2: The Conduct
Contract Award Sole
Source process is an
AFLCMC Standard
Process
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1.4.4.1 Conduct Pre Source Selection Activities
Develop
Source
Selection
Documents
Develop
Request for
Proposal
Go Up 1 Level
Stand Up Source
Selection Teams
Source
Selection Team
Resources
Maintain Source
Selection
Information
Source Selection
File
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 1b
MIRT
Release Request
for Proposal
Conduct
Business
ClearanceApproved
Business
Clearance
OSD Peer
Review 1
Approval
FWD
Draft RFP
RFP
RFP
Source Selection
Documentation
Source
Selection
Documentation
Source
Selection
Documentation
Approved LCMP
Evaluation
Criteria
Information Requests
Solicitation
Feedback to
the SSA
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
Updated
Contract File
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 1 OSD
Peer Review
Note: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to describe the RFP Process.
This AFLCMC process is contained
within the Air Force Process depicted
here CTRL-Click here to access an
active link to this process.
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Request for
Business
Clearance
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1.4.4.1.1 Develop Source Selection Documents
Develop Draft
Source
Selection PlanApprove Source
Selection Plan
(SSP)
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Draft
Source
Selection
Plan
Source
Selection
Documentation
Model
Contract
Note: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to describe the RFP Process.
This AFLCMC process is contained
within the Air Force Process depicted
here CTRL-Click here to access an
active link to this process.
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Strategy
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.4.4.1.2 Develop Request For Proposal
Develop
Offeror
Instructions
(Section L)
Develop
Contract
Framework
Contract
Framework
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Evaluation
Criteria
(Section M)Offeror
Instructions
Boilerplate
Language
Initial
Draft
RFP
Evaluation
Criteria
Evaluation
Criteria
BACK FWD
Develop
Draft RFPContractor
Feedback
Conduct
Exchanges w
Contractor
Draft
RFP
Revise the
Draft RFP
Note: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to describe the RFP Process.
This AFLCMC process is contained
within the Air Force Process depicted
here CTRL-Click here to access an
active link to this process.
Acquisition
Strategy
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Identify
Contract TypeContract Type
Determine
Evaluation
Approach
Evaluation
Approach Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
Acquisition
Strategy
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Multi-Functional Independent Review Team (MIRT)
Go Up 1 Level
Evaluate
CDP 1b
Information
Provide
Immediate
Feedback to
Source
Selection/
Procurement
Team
Provide
Assessment
of CDP 1b
Disposition/
Adjudicate
Comments
Incorporate
MIRT
Assessment
into Contract
File
Provide
Feedback to
Source
Selection
Authority
(SSA)
MIRT Findings
Understanding
of MIRT
Findings
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Updated
Contract File
Informed
SSA
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
MIRT
Assessment
BACK FWD
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1.4.4.1.4 Stand Up Source Selection Teams
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Identify
Source
Selection
Authority
Source Selection
Authority
Identify
Procuring
Contracting
Officer
Procuring
Contracting
Officer
Identify
Source
Selection
Advisory
Council
SS Advisory
Council
Identify
Source
Selection
Evaluation
Board
SS Evaluation
Board
Source
Selection
Documentation
Source
Selection
Documentation
Source
Selection
Documentation
Source
Selection
Documentation
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1.4.4.2 Conduct Source Selection Evaluation Process
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Initial
Evaluation
Conduct
Final
Evaluation
Conduct
Discussions
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 2a
MIRT
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 2c
MIRT
Conduct
Competitive
Range
Briefing
Evaluation
Team
Performance
Assessment (w/o
need for discussions)
Conduct
Contract
Clearance
BACK FWD
RFP
RFP
Source Selection
DocumentationSource Selection
File
Source Selection
File
Assessment of
Source Selection
Compliance
FPR
Briefing
Competitive
Proposals
Competitive
Proposals
Competitive
Range
Briefing
Evaluated
ENs
Initial Evaluation
Results
Evaluation
Criteria
Evaluation
Criteria
Information Requests
Contract
Clearance
Approval
Reviewed
Proposals
SSET/SSAC
Recommendation
Maintain Source
Selection
Information
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 3 OSD
Peer Review
OSD Peer
Review 3 Approval
Note: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to describe the Contract Award
Process. This AFLCMC process is
contained within the Air Force Process
depicted here CTRL-Click here to
access an active link to this process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Prepare to
Receive
Proposals
Address
Evaluation
Notices
Address
Model
Contracts
Approve FPR
Request
Reviewed
Proposals
Proposals
Initial Evaluation
Results
Model Contracts
Contract
Clearance
Approval
FPR
Briefing
Model
Contracts
Approved FPR Request
Initial Evaluation
Results
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1.4.4.2.1 Conduct Initial Evaluation
Go Up 1 Level
Analyze Proposals
Against Evaluation
Factors from
Solicitation
Document
Results to
SSAC or SSA
Determine
Necessity for
Offeror
Discussions
Decision to
Award w/o
Discussions
Evaluation
Team Performance
Assessment
Non-QualifiersSSA
Briefing
FWD
Decision to
Conduct
Discussions
Initial Evaluation
Results
Evaluation
Criteria
Reviewed
Proposals
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1.4.4.2.1.1 Analyze Proposals Against Evaluation Factors from Solicitation
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Technical
Evaluation
Conduct Past
Performance
Evaluation
Conduct Cost/Price
Evaluation
Compliance
EvaluationPast Performance
Evaluation
Cost/Price
Evaluation
Technical
Evaluation
Conduct
Compliance
Evaluation
Evaluation
Team Performance
Assessment
Evaluation
Criteria
Reviewed
Proposals
Evaluation
Team Performance
Assessment
Evaluation
Criteria
Reviewed
Proposals
Evaluation
Team Performance
Assessment
Evaluation
Criteria
Reviewed
Proposals
Evaluation
Team Performance
Assessment
Evaluation
Criteria
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Proposals
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of Interim Ratings) Multi-Functional Independent Review Team (MIRT)
Evaluate
CDP 2a
Information
Provide
Immediate
Feedback to
Source
Selection/
Procurement
Team
Provide
Assessment
of CDP 2a
Disposition/
Adjudicate
Comments
Incorporate
MIRT
Assessment
into Contract
File
Provide
Feedback to
Source
Selection
Authority
(SSA)
MIRT Findings
Understanding
of MIRT
Findings
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Updated
Contract File
Informed
SSA
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
BACK FWD
MIRT
Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
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1.4.4.2.5 Conduct Discussions
Go Up 1 Level
Distribute
Evaluation
Notices (ENs)
Evaluate
Response
Conduct
Pre-FPR
Activities
Conduct
Contract
Clearance
ENs
EN Response
Un-resolved Issue
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 2b
MIRT
Section L
Section MApproved Review
of Discussions
WRT Sections
L & M
OSD Peer
Review 2 Approval
RFP
Source Selection
DocumentationSource Selection
File
FPR
Briefing
Competitive
Range
Briefing
Evaluation
Criteria
Information Requests
Model
Contract
Model
Contract
Resolved Issue
Resolved Issue
FWDBACK
Maintain Source
Selection
Information
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 2 OSD
Peer Review
Note: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to describe the Contract Award
Process. This AFLCMC process is
contained within the Air Force Process
depicted here CTRL-Click here to
access an active link to this process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Source Selection
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Multi-Functional Independent Review Team (MIRT)
Evaluate
CDP 2b
Information
Provide
Immediate
Feedback to
Source
Selection/
Procurement
Team
Provide
Assessment
of CDP 2b
Disposition/
Adjudicate
Comments
Incorporate
MIRT
Assessment
into Contract
File
Provide
Feedback to
Source
Selection
Authority
(SSA)
MIRT Findings
Understanding
of MIRT
Findings
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Updated
Contract File
Informed
SSA
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
MIRT
Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
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1.4.4.2.6 Conduct Final Evaluation
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Final
Evaluation Briefing
Evaluate
Final
Revisions
Summarize
Recommendations
for the SSA
Final Evaluation
BriefingProposal Analysis
Report (PAR)Accepted
Proposals
BACK
Conduct and
Document
Comparative
Analysis
Comparative
Analysis
RFP
Source Selection
Documentation
FPR
Briefing
Competitive
Proposals
Evaluation
Criteria
Information Requests
SSET/SSAC
Recommendation
Maintain Source
Selection
Information
Source Selection
File
FWD
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Multi-Functional Independent Review Team (MIRT)
Evaluate
CDP 2c
Information
Provide
Immediate
Feedback to
Source
Selection/
Procurement
Team
Provide
Assessment
of CDP 2c
Disposition/
Adjudicate
Comments
Incorporate
MIRT
Assessment
into Contract
File
Provide
Feedback to
Source
Selection
Authority
(SSA)
MIRT Findings
Understanding
of MIRT
Findings
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Updated
Contract File
Informed
SSA
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
BACK
MIRT
Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
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1.4.4.3 Select Source
Notify
Offerors of
Award
Go Up 1 Level
Award the
Contract
Conduct
DebriefsAward
Notification
Document
Award
Decision
Offeror
Notification
Acceptance of Award
Conduct
Critical
Decision
Point 3a
MIRT
BACK
Accepted
Proposals
Definitized
Agreement
RFP
RFP
Source Selection
Decision Document
Source Selection
Decision Document
Source Selection
Documentation
Source Selection
File
Source Selection
File
Source Selection
File
Assessment of
Air Force
Source Selection
Position
Assessment of
Source Selection
Compliance
Debrief
Request
Debrief
Evaluation
Criteria
Information Requests
Information Requests
SSET/SSAC
Recommendation
Notice to Unsuccessful Offerors
Maintain Source
Selection
Information
1279 Report
To Congress
Note: An AFLCMC specific process
exists to describe the Contract Award
Process. This AFLCMC process is
contained within the Air Force Process
depicted here CTRL-Click here to
access an active link to this process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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Multi-Functional Independent Review Team (MIRT)
Evaluate
CDP 3a
Information
Provide
Immediate
Feedback to
Source
Selection/
Procurement
Team
Provide
Assessment
of CDP 3a
Disposition/
Adjudicate
Comments
Incorporate
MIRT
Assessment
into Contract
File
Provide
Feedback to
Source
Selection
Authority
(SSA)
MIRT FindingsUnderstanding
of MIRT
Findings
MIRT
Assessment
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Dispositioned/
Adjudicated
Comments
Updated
Contract File
Informed
SSA
MIRT Critical
Decision Point
Information
FWD
Go Up 1 Level
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1.4.4.3.5 Conduct Debriefs
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare the
Debrief
Prepare for
DebriefDebrief
Logistics
Conduct
DebriefResponses to
Vendor
Source Selection
File
Assessment of
Air Force
Source Selection
Position
Debrief
Request
Debrief
BACK
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1.4.4.4 Conduct Contract Award Sole Source
Release Request
for Proposal to
Receipt of
Proposal
Conduct
Business
Clearance
Conduct
Negotiations
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Fact
Finding and
Evaluation
Contract
Award
Conduct Contract
Clearance
Award Contract
Final Government
Position
Negotiated
Contract
Final Government
Position
RFP
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
ProposalApproved
Business
Clearance
Approved
Business
Clearance
Contract
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1.4.4.4.1 Release Request for Proposal to Receipt of Proposal
Provide Initial
Notice for Audit
Support or Rate
Review
Conduct Proposal
Kick Off Meeting
Prepare and
Submit Proposal
Go Up 1 Level
Provide Initial
Notice for Field
Pricing Support
Understanding
of Proposal
Verify Proposal
for Adequacy
Conduct Walk-
Through Proposal
Request for
Support
Audit Support
Commitment
Procurement Schedule
Proposal
Adequate
Proposal
RFP Package
FWD
RFP
Proposal
Adequacy
Checklist
RFP
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1.4.4.4.2 Conduct Fact Finding and Evaluation
Finalize Field
Pricing and
Audit Support
Conduct Fact
Finding with
Contractor
Evaluate
Contractor
Subcontracting
Plan
Go Up 1 Level
Evaluate
Proposal
Final
Government
Position
Complete Audits/
RR and Final
Technical
Evaluation
Finalize
Government
Position
Initial Government
Position
Contractor Response
Audits
Technical
Evaluation
BACK FWD
Request for
Support
Audit Support
Commitment
ProposalFact Finding
Questions
Subcontracting
Plan
Approved
Subcontracting
Plan
Updated
Proposal
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1.4.4.4.3 Conduct Business Clearance
Prepare Pre-
Preliminary
Price
Negotiation
Memorandum
Coordinate
Business
Clearance
Reviews
Conduct OSD
Peer Review #1
Go Up 1 Level
Government
Position
Prepare
Business
Clearance
Documents
Approve
Business
Clearance
Pre-PNM
Business
Clearance
Documents
Reviewed
Business Clearance
Documents
Reviews of
Business Clearance
BACK FWD
Government
Position
Contract File
Business
Clearance
Documents
Contract File
Approved
Business
Clearance
PNM
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1.4.4.4.4 Conduct Negotiations
Conduct
Negotiations
Certify Negotiated
Agreement is
Current
Go Up 1 Level
Final Government
Position
BACK FWD
Negotiated
Contract
Certificate of
Current Cost/Price
DataApproved
Business
Clearance
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1.4.4.4.5 Conduct Contract Clearance
Prepare
Contract
Clearance
Documents and
File for Final
Review
Coordinate
Contract
Clearance
Reviews
Conduct OSD
Peer Review #2
Go Up 1 Level
Negotiated
Contract
Prepare Price
Negotiation
Memorandum Pre-Award
Clearance
Review and
Approve Contract
Clearance
Conduct EEO Pre-
Award Clearance
Contract Clearance
Documents
PNM
Authority to
Award Contract
Contract File
Review
Contractor
Subcontracting
Plan
Preliminary Price
Negotitation
Certificate of Current
Cost and Pricing Data
Certificate of Current
Cost and Pricing Data
Negotiated
Contract
Reviewed
Contract
Clearance
Documents
Reviews of
Business Clearance
Pre-Award
Clearance Request
BACK FWD
Subcontracting
Plan
Approved
Subcontracting
Plan
Contract
Reviewed
Contract
Clearance
Documents
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1.4.4.4.6 Award Contract
Provide Contract
to Contractor for
SignatureContract Award
Go Up 1 Level
Contract
Obtain
Congressional
Approval
1279 Report
To CongressCongressional
Approval
Contractor
Signed ContractContract Signed Contract
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1.4.5 Test and Evaluation
Perform
Test
Planning Conduct
Developmental
Testing (DT)
Go Up 1 Level
Manage
Test Data
Conduct
Operational
Testing (OT) OT
Reports
OT Results
OT Results
OUE
Results
OUE
Results
Managed
Test
Data
Managed
Test
Data
Managed
Test
Data
Developmental
Test Article
Developmental Test Article
Deficiency
Reports
DT Results
DT ResultsFDE
Results
FDE
Results
ADM
Acquisition
Strategy
TEMP
TEMP
TEMP
Capability Document
Deficiency
Reports
Manage
Deficiency
Reports
BACK
Deficiency
Reports
Deficiency
Report
Status
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1.4.5.1 Perform Test Planning
Determine the
Operational
Test
Organization
(OTO)
Go Up 1 Level
Determine the
Lead
Developmental
Test and
Evaluation
Organization
(LDTO)
Develop the
T&E Master
Plan (TEMP)
Develop the
Integrated Test
Concept (ITC)
Stand-Up
Integrated Test
Team (ITT)
Conduct Early T&E Resource Planning
OTO
Plans for
Target and
Instrumented
Munitions
Expenditures
ITC
ITC
Resourcing
Responsibilities
LDTO
Decision
Exercises
Experiments
Foreign
Materiel
Resources
Non-Government
Test Facilities
Government
Test Facilities
TEMP
FWD
ADM
Acquisition
Strategy
TEMP
Capability
Document
Formalized
ITT
Updated
ITT
Charter
Formalized
ITT
Updated
ITT
Charter
Updated
ITT
Charter
Formalized
ITT
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1.4.5.1.1 Stand-Up Integrated Test Team (ITT)
Develop ITT
Charter
Go Up 1 Level
Determine
ITT
Leadership
Determine
Necessary
Subgroups Determine
Operational
MAJCOM
Roles
Determine
ITT
Membership
Conduct
Charter
Updates
ITT
Leadership
Validated
Membership
Subgroups
Involved
MAJCOM
Testers
FWD
ITT
Charter
ADM
Acquisition
Strategy
Capability
Document
Formalized
ITT
Updated
ITT
Charter
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1.4.5.1.2 Determine the Lead Developmental Test and Evaluation
Organization (LDTO)
Identify
Appropriate
LDTO
Organizations
Go Up 1 Level
Select and
Coordinate
Candidate
Organization
as LDTO
Candidate
LDTO
Organizations
LDTO Nomination
Approve LDTO
Recommendation
Coordinate
LDTO
Decision
LDTO
Designation
Memo
BACK FWD
LDTO
Decision
Identify the Chief
Developmental
Tester
Identified Chief
Developmental Tester
Candidates for Chief
Developmental Testers
Updated
ITT
Charter
Note: The first 3 processes
incorporate a AFLCMC
Standard Process.
No-LDTO Option
Formalized
ITT
Updated
ITT
Charter
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.4.5.1.2.1 Identify Appropriate LDTO Organizations
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Formalized
ITT
LDTO Option
Note: The above process is
part of an AFLCMC Standard
Process.
Determine if
an LDTO is
Necessary
Draft AFMC
Designation
Form
Obtain
Candidate List
Provide
Candidate
LDTO List
Analyze
Candidate
LDTOs
No-LDTO Option
Staff Package
Analysis of Candidate
LDTO Capabilties Candidate LDTO List
Updated
ITT
Charter
No-LDTO Option
Candidate
LDTO
Organizations
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1.4.5.1.2.2 Select and Coordinate Candidate Organization as LDTO
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Note: The above process is
part of an AFLCMC Standard
Process.
Select
Candidate
LDTO for PEO
Approval
Draft AFMC LDTO
Designation Form
Coordinate
LDTO
Designation
Form
Forward LDTO
Form to PEOLDTO NominationSelected Organization
Designation Staff
Package
Designation Memo
No-LDTO Option MemoNo-LDTO Option
Candidate
LDTO
Organizations
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1.4.5.1.3 Determine the Operational Test Organization (OTO)
Evaluate
Program
Criteria
Go Up 1 Level
Accept
Assignment
Assign to
AFOTEC
ACAT I, IA, II, all OSD
OT&E Oversight, or MOT&E
and No Previous I/Q/MOT&E
Determine
Assignment of
Testing
Organization
ACAT I, IA, II, all OSD
OT&E Oversight, or MOT&E
and Previous I/Q/MOT&E
ACAT III Non-Oversight or
Non-ACAT Acquisition
Programs
Assignment
Negotiations
BACK FWD
OTO
OTO
Formalized
ITT
Updated
ITT
Charter
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1.4.5.1.5 Develop the TEMP
Prepare Draft
TEMP
Go Up 1 Level
Coordinate
TEMP
Conduct Pre-
coordination
on TEMP
Deliver TEMP
CONOPS
Validated On-Line
Life-cycle Threat (VOLT)
Report
BACK FWD
AoA
CDD
OTO
Resourcing
Responsibilities
LDTO
Decision
TEMP
Draft
TEMPSigned
TEMP
Coordinated
TEMP
TEMP
Formalized
ITT
Updated
ITT
Charter
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1.4.5.1.7 Conduct Early T&E Resource Planning
Go Up 1 Level
Secure T&E
Ranges and
Facilities
Develop
Exercises and
Experiments
Develop Joint
Environment
Considerations
Determine the
Need for Foreign
Materiel
Resources
Develop Plans for
Target and
Instrumented
Munitions
Expenditures
Joint
Environment
Considerations
BACK
Plans for
Target and
Instrumented
Munitions
Expenditures
ITC
ITCITC
ITC
ITC
Exercises
Experiments
Foreign
Materiel
Resources
Non-Government
Test Facilities
Government
Test FacilitiesTEMP
TEMP
TEMP
TEMP
TEMP
Plan for Cyber
Test Resources
ITC
TEMP
Cyber Test
Resources
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1.4.5.2 Conduct Developmental Testing
Review
Formal
Contractual
Documents
Go Up 1 Level
Perform Live Fire
T&E (LFT&E)
Perform
Production
Related Testing
(PRT)
Conduct Early
Operational
Assessment
Perform
Qualification T&E
(QT&E)
Approved
Plans for
“Covered”
Systems
Approved
Plans for
COTS
NDI
GFE
Approved
Plans for
Production
Related
Articles
Create Reports
BACK FWD
Managed
Test
Data
Developmental Test Article
Developmental
Test Article
DT Results
DT Results
EOA
Data
Test Plans
PEO View
Reliability
Growth
Curve
Data
Capability Document
RFP
System Requirements
Document
DT Results Deficiency
Reports
Conduct
Reliability Growth
Planning
Test Plans
Note 1: Testing of Urgent Needs is
included in the 1.3.3.2.3 process.
DT Results
Develop Detailed
Test Plans
Provide DASD
(DT&E) Program
Assessment
DASD (DT&E)
Program Assessment
DT&E Exception
Reporting
Survivability and
Live Fire Testing
Status Report
TEMP
DT Results
SOW
DD Form 254
Note 2: Consistent with Section 5.14 of AFI 99-
103, all aspects of cyber test including
required resources, manpower, and
infrastructure must be planned for and
documented in the TEMP.
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1.4.5.3 Conduct Operational Testing
Execute Operational
Test (OT)
Conduct Operational
Test Readiness
Review (OTRR)
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Follow-on
Test & Evaluation
(FOT&E)
Create OT Reports
Applicable
Templates
BACK FWD
DRs
DRs
OT
Reports
OT Results
OT Results
OUE
Results
Managed
Test
Data
Authorization of
MAJCOM
Managed
System
Authorization of
Production
Or Production
Representative
Article(s)
Authorization when Formal
QO/ IO/ FOT&E
Not required
Authorization
of COTS
NDI
GFE
FDE
Results
System
Performance
Data
System
Performance
Goals
PEO View
Reliability
Growth
Curve
Data
Note: Multi-Service Operational Test &
Evaluation can be the FOT&E process
provided above when conducted by two or
more Services.
Conduct
Operational
Assessment
OT
Articles
OA
Data
TEMP
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1.4.5.3.1 Conduct Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR)
Conduct Assessment
of Readiness for OT
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct Pre-
Certification Reviews
Negotiate OT Work
Arounds and
Limitations
Prepare Certification
Briefing
Authorize OT
Activities
Meeting
Summarization
Signed
Certification
Memo
FWD
Applicable
Templates
Authorization of
MAJCOM
Managed
System
Authorization of
Production
Or Production
Representative
Article(s)
Authorization when Formal
QO/ IO/ FOT&E
Not required
Authorization
of COTS
NDI
GFE
System
Performance
Data
System
Performance
Goals
TEMP
Conduct Operational
Test & Evaluation
Readiness
Certification
Applicable
Templates
System
Performance
Data
System
Performance
Goals
TEMP
Workaround
Plans
Certification
Memo
Note: Conduct Operational Test &
Evaluation Readiness Certification is an
AFLCMC Standard Process which is
similar to the first four processes in the
Core lane.
Identified
Shortfalls
DT Results
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1.4.5.3.1.1 Conduct Pre-Certification Process
Go Up 1 Level
Review Templates for
Applicability
Compare
Performance and
Resources
Identified
ShortfallsReviewed
Templates
FWD
Applicable
Templates
System
Performance
Data
System
Performance
Goals
TEMP
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1.4.5.3.1.2 Conduct Assessment of Readiness for OT
Develop Exit Criteria
Go Up 1 Level
Identify Judging
Standards
Address Standard
Shortfalls
Exit
Criteria
Judging
Standards
Identify
Requirements
Deferred
BACK FWD
Action
PlansDraft
Certification
Briefing
Identified
Shortfalls
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1.4.5.3.1.4 Prepare Certification Briefing
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare Final
Certification
Briefing
Brief OT&E
Certification
Official
Final
Certification
Briefing
LDTO DT
Review
BACK
Signed
Certification
Memo
Workaround
Plans
Prepare DT
ReportDT Results
Certification
Memo
Sign and
Release
Certification
Memo
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1.4.5.3.1.5 Conduct Operational Test & Evaluation Readiness Certification
Conduct Kick-Off
Meeting
Go Up 1 Level
Initiate ITT with OT&E
Readiness
Preparation by CDT
or TM
Access Assessment
Tools
Conduct Integrated
Assessments IAW
AFMAN 63-119
Operational Test
Readiness Templates
Meeting
Results
Data Population
Of Tools Briefing/
Review
ITT Meeting
Announcement
Applicable
Templates
SSS PackagePopulated
Tool Results
Various OT&E
Readiness
Assessments
System
Performance
Data
System
Performance
Goals
Note: Incorporated
references to the AFLCMC
Standard Process (OT&E
Readiness Certification).
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
TEMP
BACK
Draft, Develop, or
Update OT&E
Readiness
Certification Briefing
or Staff Package
Review Readiness
Assessment Results
Conduct Pre-Brief
and Review with
Local CTA
Invite SAT or Other
SME Functionals to
Final Briefing as
Required
Coordinate Local
CTA on Staff Package
as Required
Coordinate T&E OSF
on Staff Package as
Required
Present OT&E
Readiness
Certification Briefing
and Staff Package to
the PEO/MDA
Conduct Certification
Briefing Attended by
Local CTA, CSF, or
SSF
Sign Approval
Memorandum by the
PEO/MDA
Review of
Current Status
Coordination
& Signature
Coordination
& Signature
Advisory
Advisory
Signed Approval
Memorandum
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1.4.5.3.2 Execute Operational Testing
Conduct Force
Development
Evaluation (FDE)
Conduct Initial
Operational Test &
Evaluation (IOT&E)
Conduct Operational
Utility Evaluation
(OUE)
Conduct Final Test
Preparations
Conduct Qualification
Operational Test &
Evaluation (QOT&E)
Go Up 1 Level
Prepared
COTS
NDI
GFE
Prepared Articles when Formal
QO/ IO/ FOT&E
Not required
Prepared
MAJCOM
Managed
System
BACK
DRs
DRs
DRs
DRs
OT Results
OT Results
Authorization of
MAJCOM
Managed
System
Authorization of
Production
Or Production
Representative
Article(s)
Authorization when Formal
QO/ IO/ FOT&E
Not required
Authorization
of COTS
NDI
GFE
Prepared
Production or
Production
Representative
Article
FDE
Results
OUE
Results
Reliability
Growth
Curve
Data
Note: Multi-Service Operational Test &
Evaluation is OT&E (IOT&E, QOT&E,
FOT&E, or FDE) conducted by two or more
Service OTOs for systems acquired by more
than one Service
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1.4.5.4 Manage Test Data
Establish
T&E
Database
Archive T&E
Database
Go Up 1 Level
Archived
T&E Data
Review T&E
Data
Release T&E
Data
Track T&E
Data
BACK
OT Results
OUE
Results
Released
Test
Data
Test
Data
DT Results
EOA
Data
OA
Data
Test
Plans
T&E
Database
Test
Review
Outcomes
FDE
Results
Note: The enabling
processes interact
with all of the Core
processes.
Test
Data
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1.4.5.5 Manage Deficiency Reports
Go Up 1 Level
Prioritize
Deficiency
Reports
Track and
Close
Deficiency
Reports
Categorize
Deficiency
Reports
BACK
Open
Deficiency
ReportsCategorized
Deficiency
Reports
Deficiency
ReportsDeficiency
Report
Status
Prioritized
Deficiency
Reports
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1.5 Conduct “Program” Management Tasks
Go Up 1 Level
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Manage
Communication
and Reports
Conduct Life
Cycle Risk
Management
Conduct
Continuous
Process
Improvement
Resource Needs
Conduct Issue
Management
Note 2: Issue Management
applies resources to address and
resolve current problems, while
risk management applies
resources to mitigate future
potential root causes and their
consequences
Program
Metrics
Program
Metrics
BACK
Definitized
Agreement
Definitized
Agreement
Request for
Information
Risk
Assessment
Risk
Management
Results
Program
Status
Program
Status
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Program
Revisions Program
Revisions
Program Budget
Program Budget
Note 1 from the Chief Process Officer: The Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L has
provided four key enduring acquisition principles. The first of these principles is “Think”. Program
managers should tailor the program according to the specific needs of that program. The rote
checking the blocks in a checklist or simply following each and every step of a process is the
antithesis of Mr Kendall's challenge to Program Managers. Use this Model as a model. If your
program's situation warrants a waiver from the checklist or process, seek that waiver from your
milestone decision authority. CTRL-Click here to access an active link to Mr. Kendall’s thoughts.
Program
Reporting
ADM
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Capability Document
Capability Document
Issue
Identified
Note 4: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
Note 3: Program
Integration provides the
AF with consistent
insightful and
synchronized
recommendations,
improved data reporting
and analysis, and
maximized utilization of
resources. The objective
is to strengthen decision-
making across AF
Acquisition leadership.
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1.5.1 Conduct Issue Management
Go Up 1 Level
Manage
Business
Activities
Manage Technical
Activities
Manage
Resources
Resource Needs
FWD
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Program
Status
Conduct
Issue
Resolution
Program
Metrics
Program
Metrics
Training
Definitized
Agreement
Initiative Results
Issue Resolution &
Recommendations
Program Budget
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Capability Document
Issue
Identified
Note 1: The DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity
Management Guide for Defense Acquisition
Programs describes a five-step process for
both issue management (Section 3.6) and
opportunity management (Section 4), each of
which is similar to the Risk Management
process. CTRL-Click to access the guide.
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1.5.1.1 Manage Business Activities
Manage Cost
Issues
Manage
Budget
Manage
Contract
Manage
Business
Documentation
Go Up 1 Level
Contract
Evaluation
Contract
Action
EVM
Analysis
Program
Cost Impacts
Manage
ScheduleSchedule Updates
Perform
Contract
ManagementInvoice
Processed
Invoice
Client/ COTR
Guidance
Analyze
Program
C/S/P/F
Conduct
Performance
Analysis
AQX
Assessment
Request
Identified
Program Issues
Ensure
Policy
Compliance
Conduct
Schedule
Risk
Assessment
Action Items
Critical
Change
Nunn-McCurdy
Breach
Issue
Closed Action Items
APB/MAR
Non-Compliance
Issues
Contractor
Assessment
Contractor
Data
MAR
Book
MAR
Approved
RequestRequest
SRA
Output
IMS
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
PEO View
Definitized
Agreement
Program
Status
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
IMP
IMS
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
Program Budget
Program Budget Revised Budget
Manage
Product
Support
Strategy
Conduct
Legal
Reviews
Legal
Review
Decision
FWD
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Address
International
Acquisition
and
Exportability
International
Acquisition and
Exportability
Considerations
Programmatic
Data
Ensure
Data
Protection
Programmatic
Data
Data
Protection
Records/Plans
Capability Document
Product
Support
Strategy
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1.5.1.1.3 Manage Schedule
Go Up 1 Level
Develop Schedule
PlanBuild Program
Schedule
Manage
Program
Schedule
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Schedule Updates
Programmatic
Data
IMSIMP
Programmatic
Adjustments
PEO/HHQ
Direction
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Note: The process above is
an AFLCMC Standard
Process (Develop Program
Schedule).
IMS
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.5.1.1.3.1 Develop Schedule Plan
Go Up 1 Level
Set Scheduling
ExpectationsPlan Resources
Determine &
Acquire Tool
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FWD
Schedule Updates
Programmatic
DataIMPMultifunctional TeamSchedule
Expectations
Note: The process above is
part of an AFLCMC Standard
Process (Develop Program
Schedule).
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1.5.1.1.3.2 Build Program Schedule
Go Up 1 Level
Build
Schedule
Analyze
ScheduleSet Baseline
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FWDBack
IMSDraft Program
Schedule
Schedule
Confirmation
Schedule Health
Assessment
IMP
Note: The process above is
part of an AFLCMC Standard
Process (Develop Program
Schedule).
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1.5.1.1.3.3 Manage Program Schedule
Go Up 1 Level
Track Status of
Program
Analyze
Schedule
Variances
Report
Schedule Status
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Adjust ProgramSchedule
Status
Programmatic
Adjustments
Updated
Schedule
SME Technical
Assessment
Critical Path
Analysis
Schedule Risk
Assessment
Note: The process above is
part of an AFLCMC Standard
Process (Develop Program
Schedule).BACK
IMS
Revised
IMS
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1.5.1.1.6 Perform Contract Management
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct PMR /
Contractor
Reviews
Process
Invoices
Process
Vendor /
Contractor
Requests
Perform Daily
Contract
Oversight
Go
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FWD
Conduct
Acquisition
Program
Transition
Workshop
Agreement on
Program
Parameters
Request
for
Workshop
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
Contractor
Data
Invoice
Request
IssueContractor
Assessment
Processed
Invoice
Approved
Request
Client/ COTR
Guidance
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1.5.1.1.6.2 Process Invoices
Go Up 1 Level
Review Invoice
Resolve
Issue(s) with
Invoice Source
Process Invoice
for Payment
Invoice
Issues
Invoice Issue
Resolved
Acceptable
Invoice
FWD
Invoice
Processed
Invoice
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1.5.1.1.6.3 Process Vendor / Contractor Requests
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Analysis on
Request
Obtain
Guidance from
Client / COTR
Approve and
Execute
Request
Analyzed
Request
If Contract Issue / Require
Additional Information
COTR Guidance
FWDBACK
Request
Approved
Request
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1.5.1.1.6.4 Perform Daily Contract Oversight
Go Up 1 Level
Formulate
Resolution for
Issue
Contact Vendor /
Contractor for
Issue Resolution
Contact Client /
COTR for
Additional
Guidance
Implement Issue
Resolution
Issue
Resolution
Plan
Vendor / Contractor
ReportIssue
Resolution
BACK
Issue
Client/ COTR
Guidance
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1.5.1.1.8 Conduct Performance Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
Gather Data
Assess/
Analyze
Data
Evaluate
Performance
Data
Develop
RecommendationEarned
Value
Data
Validate
Quality of
Earned Value
Data
Earned
Value
Data
AQX
Assessment
AQX
Assessment
AQX
Assessment
Request
AQX
Assessment
FWDBACK
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
Action Items
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1.5.1.1.9 Analyze Program C/S/P/F
Go Up 1 Level
Produce
MAR Book
Conduct
SAE
Monthly
Briefing
Oversee SAE
Monthly
Action Items
Communicated
Issues
Produce
Expiring
Year Funds
Report
Perform
Program
Ad Hoc
Analysis
Update
Enterprise
MetricsDFAS 1002
Charts
DFAS
1002
CSO
Validation
AFM Data
Reports
CRIS Data
Ad Hoc
Report Analysis
Recommendation
Analysis
Summary
Recommended
Funding Pull
Oversee
Budget
Program
Activity
Code
(BPAC)
Creation
BPACBPAC
Request Form
Programmatic
Data
Program
List
FWDBACK
Programmatic
Data
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
MAR
MAR
Action Items
MAR
Book
Closed Action Items
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1.5.1.1.10 Ensure Policy Compliance
Go Up 1 Level
Process MAR
Roll-Up
Request (Child
to MAR
Compliance)
Update
J-Books
Verify
MAR
Compliance
Improved
Report
Monitor
APB
Compliance Program
Data from SMART
IDECS
Data
CCaRS
Data
Updated
J-Books Program Office
Request
Concur/
Non-Concur
Resolved
Non-Compliance
Issues
APB/MAR
Non-Compliance
Issues
APB/MAR
Non-Compliance
Issues
FWDBACK
MAR
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.1.11 Conduct Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)
Go Up 1 Level
Establish
SRA
Expectations
Run
Critical
Path
Conduct
Risk
Analysis
Determine
Reporting
Tasks
Produce
SRA
Output
Conduct
Program
Management
Office (PMO)
Follow-Up
Determine
Three Point
Estimates
Risk
Data
Risk
ResourcesSRA Ground
Rules
SRA
Assumptions
Updated
Risk
Register
Risk
Analysis
Outputs
Revised Completion
Dates
Risk
Data
Risk
Resources
Assess/Prepare
Integrated
Master
Schedule (IMS)
Reporting
Tasks
Critical Path
Tasks
Near Critical
Path
Tasks
High Risk
Tasks
Determine
Distribution
Curves
Distribution
Curves
Assessed
IMS
Draft
IMS
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
SRA
Output
BACK FWD
Go Up 1 Level
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1.5.1.1.11.3 Conduct Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Assessment Process
Go Up 1 Level
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1.5.1.1.11.3 Conduct Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Assessment Process
Prepare
Comprehensive
Assessment
Plan/Schedule
Issue
Data
Call
Gather
Data
Conduct
Coordination
Meeting
Document
Assessment
Results
Conduct
Results
Meeting
Perform
Quick Look
Assessment
Update
IMS
Assign
Assessment
Lead
Scope
AssessmentGo-No Go
Decision
Draft
IMS
Reporting
Tasks
Comprehensive
Plan
Data Call
Items
Program
Information
Meeting
Schedule
Action
Items
Assessed
IMS
Quick Look
Assessment
Results
Identified
Assessment
Lead Checklist of
Tasks
Corrective
Action Plan
Prior
Assessment
Documents
Assessment
Results
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
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1.5.1.1.12 Manage Product Support Strategy
Form the
Product
Support
Management
IPT
Conduct
Product
Support
Value
Analysis
Baseline
the System
Go Up 1 Level
Identify/
Refine
Performance
Outcomes
Integrate
Warfighter
Requirements
& Support
Determine
Support
Methods
Designate Product
Support
Integrator(s) (PSI)
Establish/
Refine Product
Support
Arrangements
Implement and
Assess
Performance
BACK
Identify Product
Support
Provider(s) (PSP)
Identify/
Refine
Financial
Enablers
Programmatic
DataManage
Product
Support
Business
Case Analysis Product Support
Requirements within
Warfighter Requirements
PSMIPT
Analysis
Recommendation
Product Support
Performance Metrics
BCA
Identified Product Support
AlternativesProduct Support
MethodPSI
PSPFinancial Enablers
PBL Arrangements
Reported
Results
Draft Product
Support
Strategy
Product
Support Strategy
Product
Support Strategy
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1.5.1.1.12.5 Manage Product Support Business Case Analysis
Conduct PS
BCA Kickoff
Collect PS
BCA Data
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Methodology
and Criteria for
Evaluation
Determine
Requirements
for a PS BCA
Decision
To
Proceed
Note 1: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Previous
PS BCA
MDA Decision
PS BCA
Framework
AoA Input
Develop PS
BCA
Alternatives
and Data
Collection Plan
Draft PS BCA
Briefing and
Final Report
Finalize PS BCA
Recommendation
Approve PS
BCA
Documentation
Selected Evaluation
Criteria, Methodology,
and System
Comparison Approach
Draft
Briefing
Draft
Final
Report
BCA
Guidance
Coordinate PS
BCA Initial
Recommendations
Briefing
Final
Briefing
Final
Report
Way
Forward
Update PS BCA
DocumentationFinal
BriefingUpdated Final Report
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data Programmatic
Data
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Product
Support Strategy
Identify PS
BCA Team
Lead &
Assemble PS
BCA Team
Develop
Program’s PS
BCA
Framework
Send PS
BCA
Framework
IOI
Conduct
Methodology
and Criteria
Vector Check
Conduct
PSIC
Analyze PS
BCA Data
Conduct
PSICConduct
PSSB
Finalize PS BCA
Documentation
PS BCA
Team Lead &
Team
PSM Approved
Purpose/Problem
Statement
PSIC Awareness
Validated Evaluation Criteria,
Methodology, and System
Comparison Approach
PSIC Approved
Documents
PS BCA Data
PS BCA Team
Guidance
Recommendation for
PSSB or MDA
PSSB Recommendations
Implementation Plan
Updated LCSP
Updated Program
Files
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1.5.1.2 Manage Technical Activities
Manage Systems
Engineering Plan
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Program
Revisions
PEO View
Program
Status
Conduct Systems
Engineering
Technical
Management
Processes
Conduct Systems
Engineering
Technical
Processes
Conduct Other
Technical
Processes
SEP
Conduct Annual
Systems
Engineering Plan
Review
Revised
SEP
Conduct Systems
Engineering
System of
Systems
Processes
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Approve Systems
Engineering Plan
SEP
Approved SEP
Capability Document
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1.5.1.2.2 Conduct Systems Engineering Technical Management Processes
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Program
Revisions
Program
Status
Capability Document Conduct
Technical
Planning
Conduct
Decision
Analysis
Conduct
Technical
Assessment
Conduct
Configuration
Management
Conduct
Technical Data
Management
Activities
Conduct Interface
Management
Conduct
Requirements
Management
Conduct
Technical Risk
ManagementProgrammatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.2.1 Conduct Technical Planning
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Define the
Scope
Identify
Constraints and
Risks
Establish Roles
and
Responsibilities
Establish
Schedules and
Costs
Prepare/Update
Planning
Documentation
Scale Systems
Engineering
Processes
Breakdown
Program Scope
Prepare for
Technical
Reviews and
Audits
Identify Areas for
Tailoring
Work
Breakdown
Structure
Inputs
IMP/IMS
Inputs
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.2.2 Conduct Decision Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
Status
Capability Document
Review
RequirementsFrame the
Decision
Identify
Methods
and Tools
Identify
Alternatives
Analyze and
Assess
Alternatives
Synthesize
Results
Develop
Decision
Criteria
Manage
Assumptions
Analyze
Sensitivities
BACK FWD
Develop
Decision
Briefing
Make
Recommendations
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.2.3 Conduct Technical Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document Establish
Technical
Planning
Identify
Measures and
Metrics
Conduct
Analyses
Provide
Technical
Readiness
Advice
Obtain Subject
Matter Experts
Conduct
Technical
Assessments
Propose
Changes to
Technical
Approach
Technical
Performance
Measures
BACK FWD
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.2.4 Conduct Requirements Management
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Track ChangesProvide
Traceability
Communicate
Requirements
ChangesRequirements
Traceability
Matrix
BACK FWD
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.2.5 Conduct Technical Risk Management
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Identify
Technical Risk
Analyze
Technical Risk
Implement
Technical Risk
Mitigation
BACK FWD
Plan Technical
Risk Mitigation
Track Technical
Risk
Note: The Technical Risk Management process above is
modeled on the overall Risk Management
process included at 1.5.3 (hyperlinked from
this note).
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.2.6 Conduct Configuration Management
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document Plan
Configuration
Management
Conduct
Configuration
Identification
Conduct
Configuration
Status
Accounting
BACK FWD
Conduct
Configuration
Control
Conduct
Configuration
Verification and
Audit
Established
System
Functional
Baseline
System
Functional
Baseline
System
Allocated
Baseline
System
Product
Baseline
Configuration
Management
Plan
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.2.6.3 Conduct Configuration Control
Go Up 1 Level
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process (formerly
titled Configuration Control
and now titled Change
Control
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Validate and
Classify
Change
Request
Prepare and
Formally
Submit CA
Package
Change
Request
Comments/
Recommendations
Evidence of
Completion
Review/Comment
on CA; Provide
Recommendations
Monitor
ImplementationValidated/Classified
Change Request
Authority to
Proceed
Distributed
CA
Present
Changes to
the Board
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1.5.1.2.2.7 Conduct Technical Data Management Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability DocumentIdentify Data
RequirementsAcquire Data
Store, Maintain,
and Control Data
BACK FWD
Receive, Verify,
and Accept Data
Use and
Exchange Data
Programmatic
Data
Acquire
Computer
Software
Evaluate Data
Rights Strategy
Generate Digital
Product Design
Data
NOTE: It is important to address product data
and software data early in a system’s life cycle in
order to acquire that data cost-effectively and to
enable a lifetime of competitive sustainment and
compliance with public law. AFPAM 63-128,
Section 11.1
Conduct
AFLCMC
Engineering
Data
Management
Engineering DataApproved and Stored
Engineering Data
Address Sharing
of Data,
Information, and
IT Services
Technical
Data
Identified Authoritative
Data Sources
Shared Data/
Information
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1.5.1.2.2.7.9 Conduct AFLCMC Engineering Data Management
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Intellectual
Property
Strategy
Data
Stakeholders
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Identify Data
Stakeholders
Identify
Required
Engineering
Data
Notify
Stakeholders of
Requirements
and Schedule
for Data Call
Prepare and
Review
Documents to
Support Data
Call
Develop
CDRLSPrepare RFP
Perform
Contract Award
Process
Conduct
Functional
Configuration
Audit/Physical
Configuration
Audit
Prepare and
Conduct
Guidance
Conference
Submit Final
TDP
Perform Final
TDP Review
Signed
Acceptance of
Delivered Data
Finalize TDP
Develop and
Submit
Technical Data
Package Per
Contract
Requirements
Perform In-
Process
Reviews
Contract Requirements for
Engineering Data
Program
Documents
Completed
Program
Guidance
Conference
Accepted
Technical Data
Package
Accepted
Technical Data
Package
Data Rights
Requirements
Approved and Stored
Engineering Data
Engineering Data
Package
Accepted
Engineering Data
Package
Completed TDP
FWD
IP
Strategy
Data Call Letter
Approved
Data Call Letter
Engineering
Data
Draft SOW
Draft CDRL
Draft PWS
Formal SOW
Formal CDRL
Formal PWS
Contract Requirements
for
Engineering Data
Formal
Contract
Technical
Requirements
FCA
Requirements
Digital Data
File
IP
Strategy
Approved
Data Call Letter
Formal
Contract
Contract
Requirements
FCA/PCA
Decision
Package
Accepted
Technical Data
Package
Technical
Requirements
Technical
Data
Requirements
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1.5.1.2.2.7.10 Address Sharing of Data, Information, and IT Services
Go Up 1 Level
Make Data,
Information, and
IT Services
Visible
Make Data,
Information, and
IT Services
Accessible
Make Data,
Information, and
IT Services
Interoperable
Make Data,
Information, and
IT Services
Understandable
Implement Data
and Information
Sharing
Procedures
Implement IT
Services
Procedures
Make Data and
Information
Trustable and IT
Services Secure
Technical
Data
Identified Authoritative
Data Sources
Shared Data/
Information
BACK
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1.5.1.2.2.8 Conduct Interface Management
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
Status
Capability Document
Maintain
Interface
Management
Plan
Document
System Interface
Requirements
Assess Interface
Compliance
BACK
Define Interface
Specifications
Monitor
Interfaces
Interface
Management
Plan
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.3 Conduct Systems Engineering Technical Processes
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Program
Revisions
Program
Status
Capability Document Conduct
Stakeholder
Requirements
Definition
Conduct
Requirements
Analysis
Conduct
Architecture
Design
Conduct
VerificationConduct
Validation
Conduct
Transition
Conduct
Implementation
Conduct
IntegrationProgrammatic
Data
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1.5.1.2.3.1 Conduct Stakeholder Requirements Definition
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Program
Revisions
Program
Status
Capability Document
Elicit
Stakeholder
Capability
Objectives
Define
Stakeholder
Requirements
Programmatic
Data
Analyze and
Maintain
Stakeholder
RequirementsInterface
Management
Plan
FWD
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1.5.1.2.3.2 Conduct Requirements Analysis
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Program
Revisions
Program
Status
Capability DocumentAnalyze User
Requirements
Translate User
Needs
Programmatic
Data
Develop
Performance
Requirements
FWDBACK
Define System
Functions
Define
Implementation
Constraints
Translate
Performance
Requirements
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1.5.1.2.3.3 Conduct Architecture Design
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Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Analyze
Physical
Architecture
Analyze
Constraint
Requirements
Programmatic
Data
Identify Physical
Interfaces
FWDBACK
Identify Critical
Attributes
System
Allocated
Baseline
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1.5.1.2.3.4 Conduct Implementation
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Identify Design
ConstraintsDevelop
Prototypes
Programmatic
Data
Analyze Element
Solutions
FWDBACK
Identify
Fabrication and
Quality
Procedures
Obtain Access
to Materials and
Tools
Obtain External
System
Elements
Build System
Elements
Determine
System Elements
Functionality
Document
Fabrication and
Production
Issues
Deliver System
Elements
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1.5.1.2.3.5 Conduct Integration
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Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Develop
Integration Plan
Assemble
System
Elements
Programmatic
Data
FWDBACK
Integration
Plan
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1.5.1.2.3.6 Conduct Verification
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Verify by
DemonstrationVerify by
Examination
Programmatic
Data
Verify by
Analysis
FWDBACK
Verify by Test
Verified
Production
Representative
Article
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1.5.1.2.3.7 Conduct Validation
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Conduct Early
ValidationConduct Final
Validation
Programmatic
Data
FWDBACK
Validated
System
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1.5.1.2.3.8 Conduct Transition
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
StatusCapability Document
Prepare
Transition Plan
Oversee
Execution of
Transition Plan
Programmatic
Data
BACK
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1.5.1.2.6 Conduct Other Technical Processes
Go Up 1 Level
Manage
Program
Protection Plan
(PPP)
Manage
Industrial Base
Constraints
Industrial
Base
Constraints
Note: The 29 Design Considerations listed in Chapter 5 of AFI 63-101/20-101 are as follow: Recorded Aircraft Information; Mission Assurance for Space Programs; Product and System Integrity; Air Force Metrology and Calibration; Accessibility;
Affordability-SE Tradeoff Analysis; Anti-Counterfeiting; Commercial-Off-the-Shelf; Corrosion Prevention and Control; Critical Safety Items; Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages; Disposal and Demilitarization; Environment, Safety,
and Occupational Health; Human Factors Engineering; Insensitive Munitions; Intelligence; Item Unique Identification; Interoperability & Dependency; Open Systems; Operational Energy; Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation;
Producibility, Quality & Manufacturing Readiness; Program Protection Planning; Reliability and Maintainability Engineering; Software Engineering; Spectrum Management; Standardization; Supportability; and System Survivability & Susceptibility; BACK FWD
Address
Design
Considerations
Design
Considerations
Address
Spectrum
Management
Spectrum Supportability
DeterminationProgrammatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Manage
Intellectual
Property
Strategy
Programmatic
Data
Intellectual
Property (IP)
Strategy
Address Intelligence
Life Cycle Mission
Data Plan
Programmatic
Data
Intelligence
Mission
Data
Address
StandardizationProgrammatic
Data
Standardization
Determination
Manage
Waveform
Review
Programmatic
Data Waveform
Assessment
Application
Waveform
Disposition
Memorandum
PPP
Spectrum Supportability
Risk Assessment
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1.5.1.2.6.1 Manage Industrial Base Constraints
Go Up 1 Level
Provide
Feedback and
Updates
Gather Program
Specific Industrial
Base Information
FWD
Conduct
Industrial Base
Assessment
Programmatic
Data
Industrial
Base
Constraints
Industrial Base
Capabilities
Industrial Base
Information
Co
re
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1.5.1.2.6.2 Manage Program Protection Plan (PPP)
Monitor
Countermeasure
(CM)
Effectiveness and
Report
Compromises
Identify
Critical
Program
Information
(CPI)
FWD
Identify
Stakeholders
and Conduct
Initial
Analysis
Initial
Analysis
Build and
Coordinate
PPP
Vulnerability
AnalysisCPI and Critical
Components List
Compromises
Develop
Cybersecurity
Strategy
Cybersecurity
Strategy
Manage
Trusted
Systems and
Network
Plans
Trusted Systems
and
Network Plans
Trusted Systems
and
Network Plans
Risk
Mitigation
Go Up 1 Level
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1.5.1.2.6.2 Manage Program Protection Plan (PPP)
Identify Threats
to CPI and
Critical
Components
Identify CPI and
Critical
Component
Vulnerabilities
Identify
Risks to CPI
and Critical
Components
CPI and Critical
Components List
FWD
Initial
Analysis
Threat
Analysis
Compromises
Programmatic
Data
Note 1: As stated in Section 4.21.6.3 of AFI 63-
101/20-101, the PM shall coordinate with the
AFMC or AFSPC TSN focal point regarding
TSN threat identification, best practices,
processes, techniques and procurement
tools. For more information see DoDI 5200.44
and AFPAM 63-113. CTRL-Click here to
access an active link to these documents.
Note 2: Program Managers
should review the procedures
included in DoDI 8500.01 as
part of Cybersecurity
considerations. CTRL-Click
here to access an active link to
the document.
Manage Anti-
Tamper
Protection for
CPI
Anti-Tamper
Plan
Approved
PPP
Revised
PPP
Go Up 1 Level
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1.5.1.2.6.2.2 Identify Critical Program Information (CPI)
CPI and Critical
Components List
Conduct
Criticality
Analysis
Identify
Critical
Components
Identify
Inherited CPI
Review
ASDB
Develop CPI
and Critical
Components
List
Mission Critical Functions
and Components
Draft List of CPI and
Critical Compnents
Initial
Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
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1.5.1.2.6.2.7 Manage Trusted Systems and Network Plans
Coordinate
MAJCOM
Request
Coordinate
TSN
Resources
Develop
Requirements
Monitor the
Identification
of Mission
Critical
Functions
Trusted Systems
and
Network Plans
Risk
Mitigation
MAJCOM
Request for
Threat
Analysis
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1.5.1.2.6.3 Address Design Considerations
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Address
Accessibility
BACK
Design
Considerations
Address
Affordability
Address
Anticounterfeiting
Address Commercial Off
the Shelf
Address Corrosion
Prevention and
Control
Address Critical
Safety Item
Address
Demilitarization
and Disposal
Address Diminishing
Manufacturing
Sources and Material
Shortages
Address
Environmental, Safety,
and Occupational
Health
Address Human
Factors
Engineering
Address
Insensitive
Munitions
Address
Interoperability
and Dependency
Address Item
Unique
Identification
Address Open
Systems
Architecture
Address
Operational
Energy
Address Packaging,
Handling, Storage,
and Transportation
Address
Producibility, Quality,
and Manufacturing
Address Reliability
and Maintainability
Engineering
Address
Supportability
Address
Survivability &
Susceptibility
Address System
Security
Engineering
FWD
Programmatic
Data
Note: Program Managers are required
to leverage Cloud Computing and to
provide Accessibility of Electronic and
IT consistent with Enclosure 11,
Sections 9 & 14 of DoDI 5000.02
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1.5.1.2.6.4 Address Spectrum Management
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Submit and
Review DD
Form 1494 and
Releasable DD
Form 1494 Data
Manage
Spectrum
Supportability
Risk
Assessment
Approve and
Sign Guidance
and Notes-to-
Holders
Coordinate
Comments,
Draft Guidance
or Notes-to-
Holders
Obtain
Foreign
DisclosureDD Form 1494
EL CID
File
Initiate
Frequency
Assignment
Request
Host
Nation & COCOM
Comments
Approved DD
Form 1494
Spectrum Supportability
Determination
Draft Guidance
Draft
Note to
Holder
Approved
Guidance
Comments
DD Form 1494
Note to
Holder
Frequency
Assignment
Application
Spectrum Supportability
Determination
Note: The above process is executed for each of the four stages of certification: Conceptual (initial system planning has been completed), Experimental (preliminary system design has been completed), Developmental (major system design has been
completed), and Operational (system development is complete). Source: AFI 17-220, Section 4.5.1.
Programmatic
Data
FWD
Spectrum Supportability
Risk Assessment
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1.5.1.2.6.5 Address Intelligence Life Cycle Mission Data Plan
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Conduct
Intelligence
Sensitivity
Determination
Conduct
Intelligence
Supportability
Analysis
Programmatic
Data
Note: The first two processes are
further defined by AFLCMC
Standard Processes.
Capability Document
ISD MFR
Conduct
Deficiency
Resolution
Intelligence
Mission
Data
Intelligence
Mission
Data
Plan to
Address
Intelligence
Deficiencies
Conduct
Intelligence
Health
Assessment
Programmatic
Data
IHA
Quad Chart
FWD
Submit
Prioritized Intel
Mission Data
Programmatic
Data
IMD Production
Request
Create LMDPIMD Production
Request
Life Cycle Mission
Data Plan
SIPC Response
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1.5.1.2.6.5.1 Conduct Intelligence Sensitivity Determination
Go Up 1 Level
Provide and
Review
Notification &
Reference
Material
Programmatic
DataISD MFR
FWD
Intelligence Sensitivity
Determination
Conduct
Intelligence
Sensitivity
Determination
Accept Non-
Intelligence
Sensitivity
Determination
Complete
Remaining ISS
Questions
Conduct
Intelligence
Sensitivity Tier
Determination
Conduct Final
Adjudication of
Intelligence
Sensitivity
Determination
Send ISD to PM
to Initiate ISA
and Send to
Supporting AIA
Questions
Answered
Adjudicated
ISD
Notification &
Reference Material
Non-Intelligence
Sensitivity Determination
ISP
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
End Effort
ISD
Capability Document
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.5.1.2.6.5.2 Conduct Intelligence Supportability Analysis (ISA)
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Review Intelligence
Sensitivity
Determination
Intel Updates
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process (also
includes references to
AFPAM 14-111).
Plan ISA
Conduct
Requirements
Analysis of
Efforts Intel
Data
Requirements
Develop a Risk
Assessment
Develop Action
Plan for
Deficiency
Resolution
Implement
Action Plan to
Resolve DIRs
and Document
Estimate Costs
Associated
with Identified
DIRs
Advocate to IC/
Acq/OPS
Community to
Solve DIRs
Integrate Intel
Requirements,
Identify
Deficiencies, and
Mitigate Risk
Continuously
Monitor Threat
Environment
and Program
Activity
Combine All
ISA Data into
“ISA Packet”
Reviewed ISS and
Intelligence Sensitivity Tier Matrix
ISA Plan
Intel Data Needs
Intel
Risk Assessment
Action Plan
Implementation
Documentation
Cost Estimate
Resolution Plan
Approval
Shortfall Status
ISA Packet
ISD MFR
Intelligence
Mission
Data
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
FWD
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1.5.1.2.6.5.3 Submit Prioritized Intel Mission Data
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Identify IMD
RequirementsProgrammatic
Data
Prioritize IMD
RequirementsIMD
Requirements
BACK
IMD Production
Request
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1.5.1.2.6.6 Address Standardization
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BACK
Address
Defense
Standardization
Programmatic
Data
Address IT
Standard
Compliance
Programmatic
Data
Objectives
Completed
Standardization
Documents
Standardization
Efforts
Resolved
Standardization
Issues
Item
Reduction
Studies
Standard
Compliance
Documentation
FWD
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1.5.1.2.6.6.1 Address Defense Standardization
Go Up 1 Level
Address
Objectives of
the Defense
Standardization
Plan
Programmatic
Data
Objectives
Completed
Provide
Document
Management
Activities
Programmatic
Data
Standardization
Documents
Provide Lead
Standardization
Activities
Programmatic
Data
Standardization
Efforts
Provide
Departmental
Standardization
Activities
Programmatic
Data
Resolved
Standardization
Issues
Provide Item
Reduction
Activities
Programmatic
Data
Item
Reduction
Studies
FWD
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BACK
Incorporate IT
StandardsProgrammatic
Data
Standard
Compliance
Documentation
Request Waiver
of IT Standard
Submit
Request for
Waiver to DoD
CIO
Approved
Waiver
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1.5.1.2.6.6.2 Address IT Standard Compliance
Request for
DoD CIO Waiver
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1.5.1.2.6.7 Manage Waveform Review
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Conceptual
Stage of the
Waveform
Programmatic
Data
Stage 1
Disposition
Memorandum
Conduct
Prototype
Stage of the
Waveform
Stage 2
Disposition
Memorandum
Conduct
Operational
Stage of the
Waveform
Interim
Registration
Memorandum
Conduct
Registration
Stage of the
Waveform
BACK
Waveform
Disposition
Memorandum
Prepare
Waveform
Review
Application
Programmatic
Data
Waveform
Assessment
Application Waveform
Assessment
ApplicationWaveform
Assessment
ApplicationWaveform
Assessment
Application
Note: The Waveform Assessment Application is
updated prior to each stage. For the Conceptual
Stage, it should be submitted NLT 45 days before
MSA. For the Prototype Stage, it should be submitted
NLT 45 days before MSB. For the Operational Stage, it
should be submitted NLT 45 days before FRP/FDD.
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1.5.1.2.7 Conduct Systems Engineering System of Systems Processes
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Revisions
Program
Status
Capability Document Translate SoS
Capability
Objectives into
Requirements
Programmatic
Data
Understand
Constituent
Systems and
their
Relationships
Assess SoS
Performance
Against
Capability
Objectives
Develop and
Maintain SoS
Architecture
Assess Impact
of Change on
SoS
Performance
Address SoS
Requirements
and Solution
Options
Orchestrate
Upgrades to SoS
BACK
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1.5.1.3 Manage Resources
Manage
Infrastructure
Manage
Manpower
Manage
Facilities
Go Up 1 Level
Infrastructure
Changes
Manpower
Changes
Facility
Changes
Conduct
Materiel
Fielding Materiel
Fielding
PlanBACK FWD
Changes in
User Requirements or Acceptance
Criteria
PEO View
Program Budget
ADM
ADMConduct
Requirements
Certification
Training
RMCT
Certified
Personnel
Expectation
Management
Agreement
UpdatesPersonnel
Needing
RMCT
Capability Document
Capability Document
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1.5.1.3.4 Conduct Materiel Fielding
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Recommended
Materiel Fielding
Actions
Prepare &
Coordinate
Materiel
Fielding Plan
Update Materiel
Fielding Plan
Provide Materiel
Fielding Input to
Decision Review
Brief Material
Fielding Actions
at Decision
Reviews
Approved
Changes to
Materiel Fielding
Plan
Approved Changes to
Materiel Fielding
Plan
Materiel
Fielding
Plan
Materiel
Fielding
Plan
Changes in
User Requirements or
Acceptance
Criteria
ADM
Capability Document
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1.5.1.4 Conduct Issue Resolution
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
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1.5.1.4 Conduct Issue Resolution
Go Up 1 Level
Enable Issue
Resolution
Enable Issue
Related
Training
Identify
Special Issue
Initiative
Training
Recommendations
Initiative
RecommendationsProgram
Metrics
Training
BACK
Initiative Results
Issue Resolution &
Recommendations
Programmatic
Data
Analyze IssuesIssue
Identified
Develop Issue
Corrective
Action Plan
(CAP)
Execute
Corrective
Action Plan
(CAP)
Analysis
Of Root
Cause
Note: The top three
processes are from the
AFLCMC standard processes
for Risk and Issue
Management. CTRL- Click to
view AFLCMC Process
CAP Status
CAP Status
Initiative
Recommendations
CAP
Analysis
Of Root
Cause
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.5.2 Manage Communication and Reports
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Program
Metrics
Request for
Information
Conduct
Standard
Reporting
Conduct Non-
Standard
Reporting
Program
Status
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Program
Reporting
Program
Reporting
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.2.1 Conduct Standard Reporting
Go Up 1 Level
Request
Reclassification of
Acquisition Program
Categorization
Provide Periodic
Reporting of AML
Programs
Monthly Report of
Acquisition Programs
Create Selected
Acquisition Report
Perform Earned
Value ManagementEVM Update
Develop Milestone
InputsMilestone
Inputs
Note 1: The MDA is strongly
encouraged to tailor the
reporting requirements
consistent with Enclosure 1,
Table 2 of the DoDI 5000.02
FWD
SAR
Performance
Measurement
Baseline
Contractor EVM Data
Program
Reclassification
Manage
Program
MetricsProgrammatic
Data
Program
Metrics
PEO View
Program
Status
Program Status
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Integrated Program Management
Report (IPMR)
Programmatic
Data
Program
Status
Program
Status
Program
Status
Program
Status
Develop Cost
ReportsProgrammatic
Data
Program
Status
Cost Updates
To CSDR
Integrated Program
Management Report
Cost Updates
To VAMOSC
Conduct CFO
Compliance
CFO IT
Compliance
Memo
IT Controls
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
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1.5.2.1.1 Request Reclassification of Acquisition Program Categorization
Go Up 1 Level
Submit Request
to Lower
Categorization
Program
Reclassification
Request
Notify Leadership
to Raise
Categorization
Program
Reclassification
Request
Submit Request
to Raise
Categorization
Raise
Categorization
Program
Reclassification
Request
Program
Reclassification
Program
Reclassification
Request
Reclassify
ProgramProgram
Reclassification
Program
Reclassification
Request
FWD
Identify/Define
Reporting
Requirements
for Acq IT
Tools
Change
Request
IT Shortfall
External
Analysis
Need
Internal
Analysis
Need
Program
Status
Program
Status
Program
Status
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1.5.2.1.2 Provide Periodic Reporting of AML Programs
Go Up 1 Level
Review/
Maintain AML
PEO
Change
Request
Maintain Monthly
Reporting
Information in
SMART
SMART UpdatesProgram
Status
Conduct MAR
Reporting
Monthly
Activity
Report
BACK FWD
AML
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1.5.2.1.2.1 Review - Maintain AML
Go Up 1 Level
Adjudicate
Change Request
Incorporate Change
Implement Solutions/
Recommendations
Decision to
Incorporate
Decision to
Not Incorporate
Notification of
Disposition
PEO
Change
Request
AML
AML
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1.5.2.1.3 Create Selected Acquisition Report
Prepare Annual
SAR
Prepare
Quarterly
Exception SAR
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Manage
OSD
ReportsDAES
Data
MAIS
Reports
Review Requests
Program Breaches
Annual SAR
Quarterly SAR
Defense Acquisition
Executive Summary (DAES)
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
SAR
MAIS Critical
Change Report
And Certification
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1.5.2.1.3.3 Manage OSD Reports
Go Up 1 Level
Manage
Selected
Acquisition
Reports
(SAR)Manage
DAES
Report
Manage
MAIS
Reporting
AT&L Memo
PB Funding
Inflation
Indices
Congressional
Findings
OSD Key
Submission
Dates
(Notification)
C/S/P Data
Adjusted
DAES
Data
Develop
Critical
Change
Report
Critical Change
Notification Letter
MAIS
Annual
ReportOSD
Notification
MAIS Critical
Change Report
And CertificationProgram
List
Nunn-McCurdy
Breach
Critical
Change
Defense Acquisition
Executive Summary (DAES)
Reliability
Growth
Curve
Data
SAR
Manage
Unit Cost
Report
SAR
Programmatic
Data
Unit Cost Report
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1.5.2.1.3.3.1 Manage Selected Acquisition Reports (SAR)
Go Up 1 Level
Notify
PEOs
Coordinate
SAR
Conduct
Final
(Security)
Review
Develop
Instructions
Generate
SAR
Incorporate
SAR
Revisions
Submit
SAR
Conduct
Congress
Review
AQX
Memo
PEO
Instruction
Submit
Findings
Congressional
Findings
Inflation
Indices
PB Funding
AT&L Memo
Revised SAR
Coordinated
SAR
FWD
Nunn-McCurdy
Breach
SAR
SAR
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1.5.2.1.3.3.2 Manage MAIS Reporting
Go Up 1 Level
FWDBACK
Review
MAIS
Annual
Report
Release
Final
MARS to
OSD
Sign MAR
Transmittal
Letters
Provides
Feedback to
Program
Offices
(Annual)
Adjust Data
(Annual)
Review
with OSD
(Annual)
Submit
Report to
Congress
(Annual)
Updated
MAIS
Report
OSD
Recommendations
Approved
MAIS
Report
Assessment
of MAIS
Program
Data
C/S/P Data
MAIS
Annual
Report
OSD Key
Submission
Dates
(Notification)
MAIS Report Recommendations
Updated
MAIS
Data
Program
List
Critical
Change
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1.5.2.1.3.3.3 Manage Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) Report
Go Up 1 Level
Review
Draft DAES
Report
Submit to
OSD
(DAMIR)
Document
Assessments
Review
Recommendations
Adjudicate
Changes
Distribute
Notification
to Offices
(OSD Staff
Review)Monitor
FeedbackAccepted
Changes
Updated
DAES
ReportCoordinated
DAES
Office
Notifications
OSD
Assessments
Adjusted
DAES
Data
Recommended
Changes
BACK
Issue
Defense Acquisition
Executive Summary (DAES)
Reliability Growth
Curve Data
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1.5.2.1.4 Perform Earned Value Management (EVM)
Conduct
Integrated
Baseline
Reviews (PM)
Analyze
Contractor EVM
Data
Go Up 1 Level
Update
Performance
Measurement
Baseline (PMB)
Update EVMA EVMA
Corrective Action Request
Conduct
EVM
Activities
Administer
DAES
Process
Approved
DAES
Meeting
Minutes
Status
ReportAQX
RequestMAR
DataPoPS
Data
EVM Red
Status Report
EVM Guidance
Performance
Measurement
Baseline
Performance
Measurement
Baseline
Updated PMB
BACK FWD
Contractor
EVM Data
DAES
Selection
Invitation
Program
Status
Program
Status
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
Integrated Program
Management
Report (IPMR)
NOTE: DoDI 5000.02,
Enclosure 2, Section 6.c
provides an overview of EVM.
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1.5.2.1.4.5 Administer DAES Process
Go Up 1 Level
DAES
Selection
Invitation
Facilitate/
Coordinate
DAES Meeting
Adjusted
DAES
Data
Approved
DAES
Meeting
Minutes
DAES Guidance
Issues/
Assistance
Needed
FWD
Action Items
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1.5.2.1.4.5.2 Facilitate - Coordinate DAES Meeting
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare
DAES
Selection
Meeting
Information
Schedule
Pre-Brief Follow-Up on
Action Items
Pre-Brief with
SAF/AQX
Select
Programs
to ReviewConduct
Pre-BriefSupport/
Facilitate
DAES
Meeting
DAES
Read-Ahead
Package Program
Review
Schedule
Pre-Brief
Appointment
DAES
Selection
Invitation
Validate
Meeting
Minutes/
Outputs
Distribute
Minutes
Validated
Meeting
Minutes
Issues/
Assistance
Needed
Adjusted
DAES
Data
Approved
DAES
Meeting
Minutes
AQX
AssessmentDAES Guidance
Action Items
Action Items
Closed Action Items
Reliability
Growth
Curve
Data
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1.5.2.1.4.6 Conduct EVM Activities
Go Up 1 Level
Provide Program
EVM Reporting
& Analysis
Provide EVM
Guidance/
Recommendations
Lead AF EVM IPT
Implementation
Conduct EVM
Training
Measured
Results
Curriculum Instruction
Inputs from
Field
AQX
Request
EVM Guidance
EVM Red
Status Report
Inputs from
Sr. Leaders
MAR
Data
PoPS
Data
Status
Report
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1.5.2.1.4.6.1 Provide Program EVM Reporting & Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
Gather Data
Develop
RecommendationReport
Findings/
Actions
Analyze
DataData
AnalysisPrescribed
Actions
Monitor
Actions
Prescribed
Actions
Action
Status
AQX
Request
Status
Report
FWD
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.2.1.4.6.2 Provide EVM Guidance/Recommendations
Go Up 1 Level
EVM Red
Status List
EVM
Trend
Analysis
Report to SAF/
AQXE
Develop
Guidance to
Affected
Programs
Produce
Consolidated
EVM Red List
Provide EVM
Assessment
Conduct
Monthly EVM
Trend Analysis
Produce
Charts/
Graphs
EVM
Assessment
EVM
Red Status
Charts/
Graphs
EVM
Red Status
Charts/
Graphs EVM Red
Status Report
MAR
Data
PoPS
Data
EVM Guidance
BACK FWD
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1.5.2.1.4.6.3 Lead AF EVM IPT Implementation
Go Up 1 Level
Identify
Improvements/
Problems
Inputs from
Sr. LeadersSuggested
Improvement
Suggested
Problem
Conduct IPT
Meeting
Track Results
AF IPT
Implementation
Plan
Industry
EVM
Issue
Provide AF
Position and
Concerns to
DoD/ IndustryConcerns
Participate in AF
IPT
DoD
EVM
Issue
AF Position
on EVM Issues
Inputs from
Field
Measured
Results
BACK FWD
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1.5.2.1.4.6.3.2 Conduct IPT Meeting
Go Up 1 Level
Clarify/ Assess/
Define
Improvement/
Problem as EVM
Issue Determine IPT
as AF, DoD, or
Industry Specific
EVM
Issues AF IPT
DoD
EVM
Issue
Industry
EVM
Issue
Suggested
Improvement
Suggested
Problem
FWD
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1.5.2.1.4.6.3.3 Participate in AF IPT
Go Up 1 Level
Provide Taskers
to Subteam(s)
Develop Solutions/
Recommendations
Taskers
Implement Solutions/
Recommendations
List for Sr.
Leaders/
Field
DoD IPT
Results Provide Status
Update to
Leadership
Update
Implementation
Plan
Implementation
Plan
Revisions
Implementation
Plan
Implementation
Plan
EVM Recommendations
BACK FWD
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1.5.2.1.4.6.3.4 Provide AF Position and Concerns to DoD - Industry
Go Up 1 Level
Analyze DoD/
Industry Specific
Improvement/
Problem
Provide AF
Positions and
Concerns
Coordinated
Position
AF Position on EVM Issues
Concerns
Industry
EVM
Issue
BACK
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1.5.2.1.4.6.4 Conduct EVM Training
Go Up 1 Level
Review/ Update
Training
Materials as
Required Updated
Training
Schedule
Training
Conduct
Training
Training
Schedule
Curriculum
Instruction
BACK
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1.5.2.1.5 Develop Milestone Inputs
Go Up 1 Level
Develop Cost
Related
Milestone
Inputs
Funding
Approval
BACK
Review Program
Documentation
Documentation
Feedback for
Compliance
IUID
Implementation
Plan
LCMP
Program
Status
Develop Item
Unique
Identification
(IUID) Plan
Programmatic
Data
FWD
Obtain
Clinger
Cohen
Compliance
System
DocumentationCCA Compliance
Affordability Analysis
Manage
Information
Support Plan
Programmatic
DataISP
Prepare APBProgrammatic
Data APB
Note 1: The MDA is strongly
encouraged to tailor the
reporting requirements
consistent with Enclosure 1,
Table 2 of the DoDI 5000.02
Note 2: The purpose of program tailoring
is to streamline the acquisition program
to the maximum extent possible,
consistent with risk, to provide new
systems to operational commanders as
fast as possible. DoDI 5000.02, Section
5.a.2; AFPAM 63-128, Section 14.1
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1.5.2.1.5.1 Develop Cost Related Milestone Inputs
Prepare
CARD
Go Up 1 Level
Manage Will
Cost Estimate
Prepare
Affordability
Analysis
Approve Cost
Position
Prepare
Service Cost
Position
Service Cost Position Affordability Analysis
Funding
Approval
Approved Service
Cost Position
Manage
Should Cost
EstimateShould Cost Estimate
Will Cost
Estimate
Will Cost
Estimate
CARD
CARD
Service Cost Position
FWD
Program
Status
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Should-Cost Target
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1.5.2.1.5.1.2 Manage Will Cost Estimate
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare Will-
Cost
Estimate
Develop
Annual
Program
Office
Estimate
POE
Monitor Will-
Cost
Estimate
Present Will-
Cost
Estimate at
Milestone
Review
Develop
ACAT I, II, III
Update**
Will-Cost
Reporting
Should-Cost
Reporting
Should
Cost
Efficiencies
Annual Will Cost & Should
Cost Estimate Update
Conduct
ACAT I, II, III
Annual
Review
Approved Annual
Will Cost
Estimate
** NOTE: This annual update
reporting requirement may be
waived (given appropriate
justification) by the reviewing
organization
Will Cost
Estimate
Milestone
Approved
Will Cost
Estimate
CARD
CARD
FWD
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.2.1.5.1.2.1 Develop Annual Program Office Estimate
Conduct
Research,
Collection and
Analysis
Formulate
Estimate
Conduct Formal
Review/
Presentation and
Documentation
Go Up 1 Level
Finalize
DocumentationConduct
Estimate
Planning
Cost
Estimate
Plan
Approved
Documented
Requirements
Approved
Documented
Requirements
Draft Program
Office Estimate
Cost Data
Approved
Draft
Documentation
Approved
Cost
Estimate
Cost
Estimating
Relationships
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
CARD
Approved
Documentation
Programmatic
Data
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
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1.5.2.1.5.1.2.1.1 Conduct Estimate Planning
Review
Requirements
Definition
Rework
Requirements
Definition
Develop
Estimate Plan
Go Up 1 Level
Assign Lead
Analyst and
CIPT
Documented
Requirements
Definition
Approved Documented Requirements Definition
Reworked Requirements
Definition
Finalized
Cost Estimate
Plan
Identification of
Inadequate Requirements
Definition
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Request for
Resources
Assigned Lead
Analyst and CIPT
FWD
CARD
Programmatic
Data
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1.5.2.1.5.1.2.1.2 Conduct Research, Collection, and Analysis
Collect Relevant
Data
Normalize and
Analyze Cost
Data
Go Up 1 Level
Research Data
Availability
Collected and Documented Data
Normalized and
Documented
Cost Data
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Sources of Data
Determined and Documented
Data
FWDBACK
Approved
Documented Requirements
Definition
Cost
Estimating
Relationships
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1.5.2.1.5.1.2.1.3 Formulate Estimate
Develop Cost
Estimate
Develop
Crosschecks
Go Up 1 Level
Finalize
Estimating
Methodologies
Draft Program Office Estimate
Draft Program Office
Estimate with
Crosschecks
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Finalized Estimating Methodologies
And Tools
FWDBACK
Approved
Documented Requirements
Definition
Normalized and
Documented Data
Approved
Documented Requirements
Definition
Available and
Relevant
Data
Cost
Estimating
Relationships
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1.5.2.1.5.1.2.1.4 Conduct Formal Review/Presentation and Documentation
Conduct
Program Office
Review
Conduct
Independent
Assessment of
Estimate and
Documentation
Conduct Annual
Program Office
Cost Estimate
and
Documentation
Review by
Center Cost
Chief or Delegate
Go Up 1 Level
Complete Draft
Briefing and
Documentation
FZC Staff Analyst Assessed Draft
Annual Program Office Estimate
Briefing and Documentation
Approved Draft
Documentation
Program Office Coordinated
Draft Annual Program Office
Estimate Briefing and Documentation
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
FWDBACK
Draft Program
Office Estimate
Draft Annual Program
Office Estimate Briefing
And Documentation
Approved
Cost
Estimate
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1.5.2.1.5.1.2.1.5 Finalize Documentation
Complete Final
Edit by Cost
Lead
Obtain FZC’s
Signature and
Distribute
Documentation
Go Up 1 Level
Finalize Cost
Element
Documentation
Finalized Estimate
Documentation
Signed and
Approved Estimate
Documentation
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Approved Draft
Documentation
BACK
Approved Draft
Documentation
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1.5.2.1.5.1.4 Prepare Service Cost Position
Go Up 1 Level
Program Office
Cost Estimate
Independent
Cost
Estimate Funding
Approval
Recommendation
Letter
FWD
CARD
Recommended
Service Cost
Position
Draft Service
Cost Position
Conduct CIPT
Kick Off
Meeting
Develop
Program
Office
Estimate
Develop
Independent
Cost Estimate
Develop Non
Advocate
Cost
Assessment
Develop
Service Cost
Position
Conduct AF
CAIG Meeting
Approve and
Document the
Service Cost
Position
Formally
Present the
Service Cost
Position
Preliminary
Schedule
Non Advocate
Cost
Assessment
Service Cost
Position
NOTE: DCAPE is required by statute to state the confidence level
used in establishing the ICE, the rationale for selecting the
confidence level, and ensure that the confidence level provides a
high degree of confidence that the program can be completed
without the need for significant adjustment to program budgets.
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
CARD
CARD
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1.5.2.1.5.1.5 Prepare Affordability Analysis
Assess
Projected Annual
Funding
Go Up 1 Level
Assess Unit Cost
Affordability
Conduct Trade-
off AnalysisTrade-off Analysis
Justification for
Unusual funding
growth
BACK
Service Cost Position
Service Cost Position
Service Cost Position
Affordability
Analysis -
Projected Annual
Assessment
Affordability
Analysis -
Unit Cost
Comparison
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1.5.2.1.5.1.5.1 Assess Projected Annual Funding
Portray Program
Funding in the
FYDP and
Beyond
Go Up 1 Level
Portray Annual
Funding by
Mission Area
Portray Annual
Funding as a
Percent of DoD
Component Total
Mission Area
Funding
Comparison
Mission Area
Funding by Program
Report
Mission Area
% Funding
Comparison
Portray
Composite
Funding as a
Percent of DoD
Component Total
Mission Area
Composite
% Funding
Comparison
Justification for
Unusual funding
growth
Service Cost Position
Service Cost PositionService Cost Position
Service Cost Position
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1.5.2.1.5.1.6 Manage Should Cost Estimate
Go Up 1 Level
Develop
Should Cost
EstimatePrevious
Should Cost
Estimates
External Input (FPRA Adjustments,
Contractor O/H SC,
DFARS SC Review, etc.)
Should Cost
Estimate
Approve
Should Cost
Estimate
Approved
Should Cost
Estimate
Monitor
Should Cost
Estimate
Develop
Reports
Annual Should
Cost Report
Conduct
Annual
Reviews
Approved Annual
Should-Cost
Estimates
NOTE 1: The annual update
reporting requirement may be
waived (given appropriate
justification) by the reviewing
organization
Will Cost
Estimate
Should Cost
Initiative
Activity
Approved Should
Cost Waiver
Request
Should-Cost Target
BACK
Manage
Should Cost
Waiver
Requests
PEO Waiver
Package
Will Cost
Estimate
Should-Cost Target
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1.5.2.1.5.1.6.1 Develop Should Cost Estimate
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Bottom Up
Estimate
Identify
Reductions
from Will Cost
Estimate
Develop
Candidate
Inititatives
Prioritize
Initiatives
Develop
Should Cost
Courses of
Action
Should Cost
EstimatePrioritized
Should
Cost
Initiatives
Actionable
Items
List of
Initiatives
Bottom Up
Estimate
FWD
Previous
Should Cost
Estimates
External Input (FPRA Adjustments,
Contractor O/H SC,
DFARS SC Review, etc.)
Will Cost
Estimate
Should-Cost Target
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1.5.2.1.5.1.6.6 Monitor Should Cost Estimate
Approved
Should Cost
Estimate
Open Should
Cost InitiativeExecute Should
Cost Initiative
Should
Cost
Initiative
Record
Should
Cost
Initiative
Action
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Close Should
Cost Initiative
Closed
Should
Cost
InitiativeReinvestment
Recommendation
Note: The AFLCMC Standard
Process for Manage the
Program and Monitor
Initiatives provides additional
detail for Execute Should
Cost Initiative.
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1.5.2.1.5.1.6.6.2 Manage the Program and Monitor Initiatives
Evaluate Should
Cost
Applicability
Initiate
Assessment
Follow
Methodology
Should Cost Plan /
Request Waiver
Task List
Specific Targets
For Should Cost
Initiatives
Go Up 1 Level
Develop Should
Cost Initiative
Plan
Execute Should
Cost Initiative
Plan
Report Should
Cost Initiative in
CCaRS
Should Cost
Initiative Plan
Should Cost
Initiative Results
Develop
Reinvestment
Strategy
Should Cost
Initiative Savings
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Should Cost
Initiatives
Metrics
Should Cost
Implementation
Plan and
Initiatives
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Submit
Reinvestment
Strategy
PEO
Reinvestment
Plan
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1.5.2.1.5.2 Review Program Documentation
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Review Life
Cycle
Management
Plan
LCMP
Feedback for
Compliance
Review IUID
Implementation
Plan
IUID
Implementation
Plan
Feedback for
Compliance
LCMP
BACK
IUID
Implementation
Plan
FWD
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1.5.2.1.5.3 Obtain Clinger Cohen Compliance
Go Up 1 Level
Prepare CCA
Compliance
Report
BACK
Note: DoDI 5000.02 (Enclosure 11
Section 4) requires a Post
Implementation Review (PIR). The
process for performing a PIR is
outlined in 1.4.2.4. Click here to
view.
Acquire CCA
Certification
Draft
CCA Compliance
Report
Schedule and
Present Draft
CCA Compliance
Report
SAF/A6 CIO
Recommendation
System
Documentation
CCA Compliance
FWD
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1.5.2.1.5.3.1 Prepare CCA Compliance Report
Go Up 1 Level
Register Mission
Critical and Mission
Essential Systems
(Element 11)
Verify Compliance
with DoD
Information
Enterprise’s
policies and
architecture
(Element 8)
Verify Modular
Contracting and
Incremental
Implemenation has
been used (Element
10)
Verify that No Private
Sector or
Government Source
can Support the
Function (Element 4)
Note: The remaining four elements are depicted
elsewhere in the APM. Element 3 (Redesign the
processes) is in 1.5.4, Element 5 (Conduct an
AoA) is in 1.3.2.3, Element 6 (Conduct an
economic analysis) is in 1.3.2.3.4 & 1.5.2.1.5.1,
and Element 7 (Develop measures and
accountability) is in 1.5.1.1 & 1.5.2.1.
Establish Outcome-
Based Performance
Measures (Element
2)
Determine if
Acquisition
Supports Core
Function (Element 1)
Ensure Cybersecurity
Strategy is Compliant
(Element 9)
Cybersecurity
Strategy
Approved
AS
Approved
AoA
CDD
Approved
AS
DD Form 2875
Draft
CCA Compliance
Report
ICD
ICD
ISP
APB
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1.5.2.1.5.4 Manage Information Support Plan
Go Up 1 Level
Develop and
Submit ISP
BACK
Draft ISP
Review and
Approve ISPISP
Programmatic
Data
FWD
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1.5.2.1.5.6 Prepare APB
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Format and
Prepare the
APB Coordinate the
APB
Draft APB
Approve the
APB
PEO Signed APB
Programmatic
Data
APB
Note: OSD(AT&L) issued
APM preparation and review
guidance for use in the above
process. CTRL-Click here to
access an active link to this
guidance.
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1.5.2.1.6 Manage Program Metrics
Define the
Metrics Gather the
Metrics
Information Report the
Metrics
Go Up 1 Level
Program
Metric Definitions
Metrics
Reports
Program
Status
Program
Status
Program
Metrics
BACK
Programmatic
DataProgrammatic
Data
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1.5.2.1.8 Conduct CFO Compliance
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Fulfill
Document
Requirements
IT Controls
Review and
Validate
Application
Controls
Compliance Report
Review
Assertion
Package
Assertion Package
CFO IT
Compliance
Memo
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1.5.3 Conduct Life Cycle Risk Management
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Management
Plan
Track Risk
Identify RiskAnalyze Risk
Go Up 1 Level
Mitigate Risk
Root Causes
of Risk Issues
BACK FWD
Conduct
Program
Management
Execution
Activity
Program
Metrics
Training
Program Budget
Initiative Results
Risk Resolution &
Recommendations
Revised Risk
Management
Plan
Risk
Management
Plan
Risk
Management
ResultsRisk
Mitigation
Plan/Updates
Risk
Tracking
Documents
Definitized
Agreement
Cost / Schedule /
Performance Updates
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Programmatic
Data
Capability Document
Note: AFLCMC has a
Standard Process for Risk
Management that is similar to
the process outlined above.
CTRL- Click to view AFLCMC
Process
Issue
Identified
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
Risk Reporting
Matrix and
Risk Register
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1.5.3.1 Manage Risk Management Plan
Develop Risk
Management
Strategy
Go Up 1 Level
Develop Risk
Management
Plan
Revise Risk
Management
Plan
Charter Risk
Management
Board
Risk
Management
Strategy
Risk
Management
Board
Risk
Management
Strategy
FWD
Risk
Management
Plan
Risk
Management
Plan
Risk
Management
Plan
Definitized
Agreement
Program Budget
ADM
Programmatic
Data
Capability Document
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1.5.3.2 Track Risk
Communicate
Risk to
Stakeholders
Monitor Risk
Mitigation
Plans
Establish
Management
Indicator System
Go Up 1 Level
Risk
Management
Reporting
Framework
Risk
Management
Reporting
Framework
BACK FWD
Risk
Management
Plan
Revised Risk
Management
Plan
Risk
Tracking
DocumentsProgrammatic
Data
Issue
Identified
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1.5.3.3 Identify Risk
Identify SMEs
for Risk
Evaluation
Examine
Program for Risk
Events and
Associated
Causes
Go Up 1 Level
Identified
SMEs
Root Causes
of Risk
Issues
BACK FWD
Categorized
Risks
Develop Risk
StatementRisk
Statement Evaluate RiskRisk
Management
Plan
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1.5.3.4 Analyze Risk
Determine
Consequences in
Terms of Cost/
Schedule/
Performance
Impact
Estimate
Probability of
Occurence
Go Up 1 Level
Assigned
Probability
to Risk
Risk
Consequences
Develop Risk
Reporting
Matrix & Risk
Register
Root Causes
of Risk
Issues
BACK FWD
Risk Reporting
Matrix and
Risk Register
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1.5.3.5 Plan Risk Mitigation
Evaluate and
Select
Mitigation
Options
Go Up 1 Level
Manage Risk
Burndown
Evaluated
Mitigation
Options
BACK
Risk Reporting
Matrix and
Risk Register
Risk
Management
Results
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1.5.4 Conduct Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
Monitor
Processes
Identify
Process Issues
Analyze
Process Issues
Revise &
Implement
Process
Go Up 1 Level
Process
Information
Process for
Improvement
Process
Improvement
Team
Process
Details
Process
Change
Recommendations
Process
Metrics
Process
Revisions
BACK
Process
Metrics
Strategic
Plan
Conduct VE
Value
Engineering
Benefits
Annual Value
Engineering
ReportValue Engineering
Proposals
Contract
Information
Prior Period
Value Engineering
Management Plan
PEO View
Program
Status
Execute Unit
Self-
Assessment
Program
(USAP)
Develop and
Manage
Standard
Processes
MICT
Permissions
Appointment
Letters
Closed Deficiencies
Checklist Change
Recommendations
Feedback to
USAP Managers
Process
Information
Process
Performance
Metrics
New Policy
Process Guides
Approved
Checklists
Conduct Air
Force CPICPI Tools
Manage the APM
Execute
Acquisition CPI
Policies
Memos
CPI
Activities
Lessons
Learned
Leadership
Recommendations
Updates
Active Surveillance
Top Down Direction
StanEval Findings
Ongoing SWOT
Revised Budget
Revised Process
Training Plan
Implementation Plan
Communication Plan
Higher Level Objectives
Published
APM Site
AFLCMC
Process
Directory
Implementation
Recommendations
Performance
Improvement
Initiatives
Certified CPI
Practitioners
CPI Outcomes
SACs
Policy
Changes
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1.5.4.1 Monitor Processes
Review Strategic
Measures &
Progress to Goal
Achievement
Establish
Process
Performance
Baseline
Measure
Processes
Against
Performance
Baseline
Go Up 1 Level
Process
Strategic
Evaluation
Process
Performance
Baseline
FWD
Process
Information
Process
Metrics
Strategic
Plan
Strategic
Plan
Program
Status
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1.5.4.2 Identify Process Issues
Select Process
for Improvement
Establish
Process
Improvement
Team
Go Up 1 Level
BACK FWD
Process for
Improvement
Process
Improvement
TeamProcess
Metrics
Strategic
Plan
Program
Status
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1.5.4.3 Analyze Process Issues
Develop CPI
Project Plan
Conduct Value
Stream
Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
CPI Project
Plan
Value Stream
Analysis
Execute
Applicable
Process
Improvement
Concepts
BACK FWD
Process for
Improvement
Process
Change
Recommendations
Process
Details
Process
Improvement
Team
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1.5.4.4 Revise & Implement Process
Develop Revised
Process
Implement
Revised
Process
Go Up 1 Level
Revised
Process
Track Revised
Process
BACK
Process
Change
Recommendations
Process
Details
Process
Metrics
Process
Metrics
FWD
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1.5.4.5 Conduct VE
Maintain VE Plan
Go Up 1 Level
Value Engineering
Proposals
Value
Engineering
Benefits
Contract
Information
Identify Contract
Opportunities
Manage VE
Proposals
Document VE
Benefits
Provide VE
Resources
Guidance
Prior Period
Value Engineering
Management Plan
Value Engineering
Management Plan
(VEMP)
Value Engineering
Change Proposals
Value Engineering
Opportunities
Value Engineering
Opportunities
Approved
Proposals Approved
Proposals
Training
Award Criteria
Evaluation
Criteria
Annual Value
Engineering
Report
BACK FWD
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1.5.4.6 Execute Unit Self-Assessment Program
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Execute
Assessment
Conduct Data
Analysis
Resolve
Observations
Identified
Observations
MICT Reports
FWD
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Appointment
Letters
MICT
Permissions
SACs
Complete/Validated
SACs
Completed
SACs
Closed
Observations
Identified
Observations
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
USAP
Metrics
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1.5.4.6.1 Execute Assessment
Go Up 1 Level
FWD
Notify USAP
Monitors &
Special Access
Programs to
Begin
Assessment
Select and
Assign SACs
Notify
Assessors to
Begin
Assessment
Notification
Document
Observations
Notify
Validator
Permissions
Provide Special
Access
Programs
updated SACs
Complete
USAP SACs in
MICT
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Observations
Verify
Assessment
Completion &
Report to
USAP Monitor
Appointment
Letters
MICT
Permissions
SACs
Completed
SACs
Identified
Observations
Concerns
Identified
Observations
SACs
Observations
Co
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1.5.4.6.2 Resolve Observations
Go Up 1 Level
FWDBACK
Conduct Root
Cause Analysis
(RCA) on
Observations
Develop
Corrective
Action Plan
(CAP)
CAP
Execute
Corrective
Action Plan
(CAP)
CAP Action
Items
Analysis of
Observations
Approve CAP
Approved
CAP
Approved
Observation
Closure
Monitor CAP to
ClosureClosed
Observations
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Completed
SAC
MICT
Closure
Identified
Observations
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1.5.4.6.3 Conduct Data Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Report
Assessment
Complete to
USAP Manager
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Completed
SACs
Identified
Observations
Request
Leadership
Approval
Approve
Assessment
Completion
Report
AssessmentUpdate Metrics
USAP
MetricsAnnual
Self-AssessmentAssesment
Approval
Request
Self-Assessment
Approval
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1.5.4.7 Develop and Manage Standard Processes
Go Up 1 Level
BACK
Develop and
Manage AFLCMC
SP IPGs
Final
Standard Process
Training Plan
Feedback for Process Changes
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
AFLCMC
Standard
Processes
FWD
Publish/Update
APD
Process
Information
Process
Performance
Metrics
New Policy
AFLCMC
Process
Directory
Manage CPI Metrics ReportProcess
Information
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1.5.4.7.1 Develop and Manage AFLCMC SP IPGs
Go Up 1 Level
Submit
Process
Change
Request
Log Change
Request
Conduct
Change
Request
Analysis
Change
Request
Review Change
Request
Create/Update
Applicable
PMM Level
Artifacts
Valid CRPrepare for
S&P Board
Conduct
S&P Board
Post S&P
Board Actions
Submit Final
SP
Execute
Change
Management
Plan
Initiate and
Manage Metrics
Note: This is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Process
Information
Process
Performance
Metrics
New Policy
S&P Brief
PMM
Level
ArtifactsComments/
Recommendation
Final
Standard Process
Final
Standard ProcessFormalized Change
Request
Communication
Plan
Training
Plan
Resistance
Management
Plan
Process
Performance
Metrics
S&P Board
Decision
Analysis
Update Change
Request Log Change
Request Log
Updated Change
Request Log
Valid CR
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1.5.4.8 Conduct Air Force CPI
Go Up 1 Level
Provide Practical
Problem Solving
Method Training
Conduct Training
Conduct CPI
Conduct
Certification,
Currency, and
Equivalency
BACK FWD
Conduct
Education
Implementation
Recommendations
Conduct EPIC
Training
Attendee
Trained
CPI
Practitioner
Certified CPI
Practitioners
Process
Re-engineering
Initiatives
CPI Tools CPI Outcomes
Performance
Improvement
Initiatives
Trained
CPI
Practitioner
Training
Attendee
Belt
Candidate
Class
Attendee
Educated
Class
Attendee
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1.5.4.9 Manage the APM
Conduct
Monthly CCB
Meeting
Update APM
Publish Updated
APM
Go Up 1 Level
Review APM
Updates
Conduct
Weekly APM
Meeting
Process
Recommendations
Approved
Recommendations
Published
APM Site
APM
Charts
Notification
Of Changes
Approved
Updates
Updates
Policies
Memos
CPI Activities
Perform
Active
SurveillanceLessons
Learned
LeadershipRecommendations
Approved
Recommendations
Summary
Approved
Recommendations
Adjustments
BACK FWD
Revise Policy to
Reference the
APMApproved
Updates
Policy
Changes
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1.5.4.10 Execute Acquisition CPI
Set Direction &
Goals
Train & Equip
CPI
Practitioners
Implement CPI
Actions &
Monitor Events
Manage Lessons
Learned
Go Up 1 Level
Active
Surveillance
Top Down
Direction
Capture & Report
CPI Activities
StanEval
Findings
Identify CPI
Events
Execute CPI
Events
Prioritize CPI
Events
Ongoing SWOT
Process
Recommendations
Prioritized CPI
Events
CPI Event
Results
CPI Event
Status
Lessons Learned
Gather
Potential
Process
Improvement
Ideas
Direction & Goals
From All Levels
(DoD, AF, AQ,
AQX, AQXP)
Feedback on Belts in Training
Potential
Ideas
Belts in Training
List of
CPI Events
Business Case
Analysis
(with ROI)
Action
Items
Revised Budget
Revised Process
Training Plan
Implementation Plan
Communication Plan
Lessons
Learned
CPI Status &
Results
BACK
Higher
Level
Objectives
MaterielSolutionAnalysis
Operations andSupport
Production and Deployment
Development and FieldingRisk Reduction
A B
IOC
Full
Deployment
(FD)
Materiel
Development
Decision
Materiel
Development
Decision
CDD
Validation
Development
RFP Release
Decision
Full
Deployment
Decision
(FDD)
Limited
Deployment
Decisions
Acquisition Process Model
3.1 Service Development and Delivery Process (SDDP)
Legend
Decision
Milestone Review
Go Up 1 Level
SustainmentOT&ERisk Reduction Build
Build 1
Build 2
Build 0 Build n
Identify Mission Process to
Deliver DOTMLPF-P Capabilities
Deploy and Operate Materiel Solution and Measure the
Success of the Capability Delivery
Integration, Test and Application Lifecycle Management
Plan and Implement Materiel Solution
Define Materiel Solution and Implementation Plan
Identify DOTMLPF-P Capability
Requirements
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3.1.1 Identify DOTMLPF-P Capability Requirements
Go Up 1 Level
End User Problem
Determine,
Prioritize and
Present
DOTMLPF-P
Capabilities to
Sponsor
List Relevant
LRP
Requirements
Define the
Need/Problem
Statement
Identify
Performance
Measures and
Attributes
Obtain Formal
Review and
Approval to
Proceed
Conduct EA
Analysis
FWD
Need/Problem
Statement LRP
Requirements
DOTMLPF-P
Capabilities
Performance
Measures
Architecture Team
Assessment
PRM Inputs
Performance
AttributesWork Plan
Acquisition Process Model
3.1.2 Identify Mission Process to Deliver DOTMLPF-P Capabilities
Go Up 1 Level
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Conduct
Process Re-
engineering
Update Work
Plan
Identify
Mission
Processes
Inform and
Adjudicate
Affected
Processes
Obtain
Approvals and
Validate BPR
Sufficiency
Develop
DOTMLPF-P
Execution
Actions and
Plans
BACK FWD
SDDP Approval
Mission Process
Map Updated
Work Plan
Re-engineered
Mission Process
Other Process
Changes
DOTMLPF-P
Implementation
Plan
PRM Inputs
Work Plan
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3.1.3 Define Materiel Solution and Implementation Plan
Go Up 1 Level
En
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Perform
Onboarding
Activities
Select Activities
to Build
Materiel
Solution
Implementation
Plan
Design
Contextual
Model
Obtain
Appropriate
Governance
Approvals
Perform
Information
Analysis
Activities
Identify
Project Lead
Prepare
Bounded User
Requirements
for
Implementation
BACK
Bounded User
Requirements
Package
COIProject Lead
Acquisition Approval
Onboarding Plan
Alternate
COAs
Contextual
Model
Validated
Requirements
Compliance Approval
SDDP Approval
Solution Analysis
ATP
Functional
Requirements
ATP
Limited
Deployment
ATPAcquisition
ATP
Acquisition Process Model
3.2 Defense Business System (DBS) Life Cycle Management
Go Up 1 Level
Business Solution Analysis Business System Acquisition, Testing, and Deployment
Business System Functional Requirements and Acquisition Planning
Capability Need Identification
Capability Support
Full
Deployment
ATP
Capability
Support ATP
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Acquisition Process Model
3.2.1 Capability Need Identification
Go Up 1 Level
Conduct
Solution
Analysis ATP
Define the
Future
Capability
Identify
Capability
Need
FWD
Capability NeedCapability
Requirements
Approved and Aligned
Capability RequirementsDesired End
State
Acquisition Process Model
3.2.2 Business Solution Analysis
Go Up 1 Level
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Develop Initial
Implementation
Plan
Identify
Processes to
Adopt
Reengineer
Business
Processes
BACK FWD
Draft
Processes
Adopted
Processes
Implementation
Plan
Conduct
Functional
Requirements
ATP
Functional
Requirements
ATP
Approved and Aligned
Capability Requirements
Acquisition Process Model
3.2.3 Business System Functional Requirements and Acquisition Planning
Go Up 1 Level
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Develop
Business
System
Acquisition
Strategy
Revise
Implementation
Plan
Develop
Functional
Requirements
Conduct
Acquisition
ATP
BACK FWD
Revised
Implementation
Plan
Business System
Acquisition StrategyFunctional
Requirements
Acquisition
ATP
Functional
Requirements
ATP
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3.2.4 Business System Acquisition, Testing, and Deployment
Go Up 1 Level
En
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Provide Test
Results
Develop Design
Specifications
Conduct Fit-
Gap Analysis
Develop
Capability
Support Plan
Conduct Full
Deployment
ATP
Conduct
Limited
Deployment
ATP
Conduct
Capability
Support ATP
BACK
Capability Support
ATPFull Deployment ATP
Limited Deployment ATP
Capability Support PlanTest Results
Design Specifications
Fit-Gap Analysis
Revise
Implementation
Plan
Acquisition
ATP
Revised
Implementation
Plan
FWD
Acquisition Process Model
3.2.5 Capability Support
Go Up 1 Level
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Implementation
Plans
Identify
Functional and
Technical
Opportunities
BACK
Tailored
Implementation
Plan
Functional and Technical
Opportunities
Capability Support
ATP
From DoD 5000.2 Enclosure 4
Statutory & Regulatory Information and
Milestone Requirements
Acquisition Process Model
Materiel Development Decision (MDD) Statutory and Regulatory
Information Requirements
Return
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Materiel Development
Decision Review of
Regulatory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
ADM
AoA Study Guidance
AoA Study Plan
ICD
FWD
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Acquisition Document Coordination Matrix
Materiel Development
Decision Review of
Statutory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)Market Research
Affordability Analysis
Joint DoD and
DNI Programs
Validated On-Line
Life-cycle Threat (VOLT)
Report
Note: Defense Intelligence
Threat Library (Threat Modules)
is a regulatory requirement with
required update every 2 years.
DIAD 5000.200 and DIAI 5000.002
are reference documents.
Milestone A Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)ICE
Frequency Allocation Application
(DD Form 1494)
Milestone A Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MDAP Programs)
Market Research
From DoD 5000.2 Enclosure 4
Statutory & Regulatory Information and
Milestone Requirements
Milestone A Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MAIS Programs)
Economic Analysis
Acquisition Process Model
Milestone A Statutory and Regulatory Information Requirements
Return
Cooperative Opportunities
FWD
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Milestone A Review of Regulatory
Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
ADM
SEP
Replaced System
Sustainment Plan
Request for Proposal
Small Business Innovation
Research/ Small Business
Technology Transfer Program
Technologies
Item Unique Identification
Implementation Plan
BACK
CARD
CTRL-Click here to access a link to an Air Staff
Acquisition Document Coordination Matrix
AoA
CCA Compliance
2366a Written Determination
Benefit Analysis and Determination
Core Logistics Determination/
Core Logistics and
Sustaining Workloads
Estimate
DoD Component Cost Position
Full Funding Certification Memorandum
Industrial Base Capabilities Considerations
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Life Cycle Mission Data Plan
Concept of Operations/Operational Mode
Summary/Mission Profile
Should-Cost Target
Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessment
Validated On-Line Life-cycle
Threat (VOLT) Report
Technology Targeting
Risk Assessment
Termination Liability Estimate
Affordability Analysis
LCSP
Acquisition Strategy
TEMP
Cybersecurity Strategy
CDD
PPP
Exit Criteria
DoD Component Cost Estimate
Joint DoD and
DNI Programs
Acquisition Approach
Business Strategy
Contracting Strategy
Modular Open System Approach
Multi-Year Procurement
Risk Management
Note: Defense Intelligence
Threat Library (Threat Modules)
is a regulatory requirement with
required update every 2 years.
DIAD 5000.200 and DIAI 5000.002
are reference documents.
Dev RFP Review of
Statutory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
Dev RFP Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MDAP Programs)
From DoD 5000.2 Enclosure 4
Statutory & Regulatory Information and
Milestone Requirements
Dev RFP Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MAIS Programs)
Acquisition Process Model
Development RFP Release Decision Point Statutory and Regulatory Information Requirements
Return
LRIP Quantities
TRA
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Dev RFP Review of
Regulatory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
LCSP
Market Research
Exit Criteria
Economic Analysis
AoA
SEP
ADM
Item Unique Identification
Implementation Plan
CTRL-Click here to access a link to an Air Staff
Acquisition Document Coordination Matrix
Bandwidth Requirements Review
Benefit Analysis and Determination
Contract-Type Determination
Cooperative Opportunities
Core Logistics Determination/
Core Logistics and
Sustaining Workloads
Estimate
CARD
Development RFP Release Cost Assessment
Industrial Base Capabilities Considerations
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Life Cycle Mission Data Plan
Concept of Operations/
Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile
PPP
Request for Proposal
Should-Cost Target
Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business
Technology Transfer Program Technologies
Termination Liability EstimateAffordability Analysis
TEMP
Cybersecurity Strategy
BACK FWD
CDD
ISP
Validated On-Line Life-cycle
Threat (VOLT) Report
Joint DoD and DNI Programs
APB
Acquisition Approach
Business Strategy
Contracting Strategy
Modular Open System Approach
Multi-Year Procurement
Risk Management
Acquisition Strategy
Note: Defense Intelligence
Threat Library (Threat Modules)
is a regulatory requirement with
required update every 2 years.
DIAD 5000.200 and DIAI 5000.002
are reference documents.
Milestone B Review of
Statutory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
Milestone B Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MDAP Programs)
From DoD 5000.2 Enclosure 4
Statutory & Regulatory Information and
Milestone Requirements
Milestone B Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MAIS Programs)
Acquisition Process Model
Milestone B Statutory and Regulatory Information Requirements
Return
LFT&E Waiver from Full Up System
Level Testing
LRIP Quantities
Replaced System Sustainment Plan
PESHE
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Milestone B Review of
Regulatory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)LCSP
DoD Component Cost Estimate
Exit Criteria
Economic Analysis
SEP
ADM
Item Unique Identification Implementation Plan
Frequency Allocation Application
(DD Form 1494)
ICE
BACK FWD
CTRL-Click here to access a link to an Air Staff
Acquisition Document Coordination Matrix
CCA Compliance
2366b Certification and Determination
Bandwidth Requirements Review
Contract-Type Determination
CARD
DoD Component Cost Position
Full Funding Certification Memorandum
Independent Logistics Assessment
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Life Cycle Mission Data Plan
PPP
Should-Cost Target
Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business
Technology Transfer Program Technologies
Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessment
TRA
Affordability Analysis
TEMP
Cybersecurity Strategy
SAR
ISP
APB
Core Logistics Determination/
Core Logistics and
Sustaining Workloads
Estimate
Joint DoD and DNI Programs
Congressional Notification of MDAP
Subprogram Designation
Waveform Assessment Application
Acquisition Strategy
Acquisition Approach
Business Strategy
Contracting Strategy
Modular Open System Approach
Multi-Year Procurement
Risk Management
2366a Written Determination
Note: Defense Intelligence
Threat Library (Threat Modules)
is a regulatory requirement with
required update every 2 years.
DIAD 5000.200 and DIAI 5000.002
are reference documents.
Milestone C Review of Statutory
Requirements
(MDAP Programs)
From DoD 5000.2 Enclosure 4
Statutory & Regulatory Information and
Milestone Requirements
Return
Industrial Base Capabilities
Considerations
Milestone C Review of
Statutory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
Acquisition Process Model
Milestone C Statutory and Regulatory Information Requirements
Milestone C Review of
Regulatory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
General Equipment Valuation
DoD Component Cost Estimate
Exit Criteria
PESHE
Validated On-Line Life-cycle
Threat (VOLT) Report
SEP
ADM
LCSP
Item Unique Identification
Implementation Plan
CPD
Frequency Allocation Application
(DD Form 1494)
ICE
BACK FWD
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CTRL-Click here to access a link to an Air Staff
Acquisition Document Coordination Matrix
CCA Compliance
2366b Certification and
Determination
Bandwidth Requirements Review
Benefit Analysis and Determination
CDD
Contract-Type Determination
Cooperative Opportunities
Core Logistics Determination/
Core Logistics and
Sustaining Workloads
Estimate
CARD
DoD Component Cost Position
Full Funding Certification Memorandum
Independent Logistics
Assessment
ISP
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Life Cycle Mission Data Plan
Concept of Operations/
Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile
PPP
Request for Proposal
Should-Cost Target
Small Business Innovation
Research/ Small Business
Technology Transfer Program Technologies TRA
Termination Liability Estimate
Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessment
Affordability Analysis
TEMP
Cybersecurity Strategy
Acquisition Strategy
AoA
Waveform Assessment Application
Congressional Notification of
MDAP Subprogram Designation
Preservation and Storage
of Unique Tooling Plan
Joint DoD and DNI Programs
APB
Acquisition Approach
Business Strategy
Contracting Strategy
Modular Open System Approach
Multi-Year Procurement
Risk Management
2366a Written Determination
Note: Defense Intelligence
Threat Library (Threat Modules)
is a regulatory requirement with
required update every 2 years.
DIAD 5000.200 and DIAI 5000.002
are reference documents.
Full Rate Production DR Review of
Statutory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)Full Rate Production DR Review of
Statutory Requirements
(MDAP Programs)
From DoD 5000.2 Enclosure 4
Statutory & Regulatory Information and
Milestone Requirements
Full Rate Production DR Review of
Statutory Requirements
(MAIS Programs)
Acquisition Process Model
Full Rate Production DR Statutory and Regulatory Information Requirements
Return
LFT&E Report
BACK
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Full Rate Production DR Review of
Regulatory Requirements
(MDAP & MAIS Programs)
DoD Component Cost EstimateEconomic Analysis
PESHE
Operational Test Agency Report
General Equipment Valuation
ADM
LCSP
ICE
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Acquisition Document Coordination Matrix
CCA Compliance
Affordability Analysis
CARD
Cybersecurity Strategy
DoD Component Cost Position
DoD Component Live Fire
Test and Evaluation Report
DOT&E Report on Initial Operational
Test and Evaluation (IOT&E)
Full Funding Certification Memorandum
Independent Logistics
Assessment
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Life Cycle Mission Data Plan
PPP
Request for Proposal
Should-Cost Target
Small Business Innovation
Research/ Small Business
Technology Transfer Program Technologies
Validated On-Line Life-cycle
Threat (VOLT) Report
Termination Liability
Estimate
TEMP
Acquisition Strategy
IT & NSS Interoperability Certification
Congressional Notification
of MDAP
Subprogram Designation
Joint DoD and DNI Programs
APB
Acquisition Approach
Business Strategy
Contracting Strategy
Modular Open System Approach
Multi-Year Procurement
Risk Management
Note: Defense Intelligence
Threat Library (Threat Modules)
is a regulatory requirement with
required update every 2 years.
DIAD 5000.200 and DIAI 5000.002
are reference documents.
Execution
Strategic
Contracts
Cost
Requirements
Technical
AF CAIG
Review
AFRB OIPT
PEO
ASPFIG/FIM
(IIPT)
DCAPE
Review
AFROC
(AoA Study)
DBC
AFROC JROCJCBFCB
ESIS
RSR HPT
MDD MS A
DAB
MIRT
1a
Rq
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Program Reviews (Pre MDD to MS A)
MIRT meets prior to each of the following:
1. Approval of acquisition strategy or acquisition
plan
2. Release of the RFP
3. Conducting discussions or award w/o
discussions
4. Issuance of the Final Proposal Revision Request
5. Source Selection Decision
MIRT
2bOSD Peer
Review 2
Ex
ec
uti
on
IPA (SPACE)
MIRT
2cOSD Peer
Review 3
MIRT
2a
MIRT
1b
Other
Non-Milestone
Related
Reviews
Acq/Sust
Review
SPR/IBR
CSB
Staffer Day
Brief
Audits/
Inspections
PEO
Portfolio
Review
SAE Monthly
Review
Program
Management
Reviews
AFRB (Out of
Cycle)
OSD Peer
Review 1
DBC
ASP
* NOTE 1: Reviews below the
PEO level may be conducted
prior to the ASP or AFRB
* NOTE 1
* NOTE 1
Source
Selection
Final Eval
Source
Selection
Init Eval
Solicitation
Review Board
Source
Selection Plan
DAO Review
DPM DRM
MDA AS/
RFP
Review
FWD
ASR
AFRRGAFGK AFGK
OSD Pre-Award Peer Reviews occur prior to each
of the following:
1. Issuance of solicitation
2. Final Proposal Revision Request
3. Contract Award
PSRNote: PSR is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
Execution
Strategic
Technical
Contracts
Cost
Requirements
IPA (SPACE)
AF CAIG
Review
AFRB
ASP
OIPT
PEO
ASP
FIG/
FIM
(IIPT)
DCAPE
Review
DBC
AFROCRSR HPT
MS A MS B
DAB
MIRT
1a
IBR
(Baseline)
SFRSRR PDR
Economic
Analysis
ESIS
Rq
mts
Co
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Co
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Program Reviews (MS A to MS B)
MIRT meets prior to each of the following:
1. Approval of acquisition strategy or acquisition plan
2. Release of the RFP
3. Conducting discussions or award w/o discussions
4. Issuance of the Final Proposal Revision Request
5. Source Selection Decision
OSD Pre-Award Peer Reviews occur prior to each of
the following:
1. Issuance of solicitation
2. Final Proposal Revision Request
3. Contract Award
* Contract Clearance Review (Sole Source) occurs
after MIRT 2 and before OSD Peer Review 3
EITR
IRA
SRA
MRA
PSR
ESOH
TRA
ILA
LHA
Ex
ec
uti
on
MIRT
2bOSD Peer
Review 2
MIRT
2cOSD Peer
Review 3
MIRT
2a
MIRT
1b
Other
Non-Milestone
Related
Reviews
Acq/Sust
Review
SPR/IBR
SEAM
CSB
Staffer Day
Brief
Audits/
Inspections
PEO
Portfolio
Review
SAE Monthly
Review
ILCM
Executive
Forum
DAES
Reviews
Program
Management
Reviews
AFRB (Out of
Cycle)
SSA
Review
IHA
OSD Peer
Review 1
* NOTE 1: Reviews below the
PEO level may be conducted
prior to the ASP or AFRB
* NOTE 1
* NOTE 1
Solicitation
Review Board
Source
Selection Plan
Source
Selection
Init Eval
Source
Selection
Final Eval
DAO Review
Contract Clearance
Review
(Competitive)
*Assumes
Discussion
DPM DRM
Development
RFP Release
IBR
(Baseline)
BACK FWD
AFRRGAFGK AFGK
IBA
JROCJCBFCB
PSR
Note: PSR is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
MS B MS C
Program Reviews (MS B to MS C)
Execution
Strategic
Technical
Contracts
Cost
Requirements
AF CAIG
Review
AFRB
ASP
OIPT
PEO
ASP
FIG/
FIM
(IIPT)
DCAPE
Review
DBC
AFROCRSR HPT
DAB
MIRT
1a
Economic
Analysis
ESIS
Rq
mts
Co
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Co
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hn
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MIRT meets prior to each of the following:
1. Approval of acquisition strategy or acquisition plan
2. Release of the RFP
3. Conducting discussions or award w/o discussions
4. Issuance of the Final Proposal Revision Request
5. Source Selection Decision
OSD Pre-Award Peer Reviews occur prior to each of
the following:
1. Issuance of solicitation
2. Final Proposal Revision Request
3. Contract Award
* Contract Clearance Review (Sole Source) occurs
after MIRT 2 and before OSD Peer Review 3
EITR
IRA
SRA
MRA
PSR
ESOH
TRA
ILA
LHA
Ex
ec
uti
on
MIRT
2bOSD Peer
Review 2
MIRT
2cOSD Peer
Review 3
MIRT
2a
MIRT
1b
Other
Non-Milestone
Related
Reviews
Acq/Sust
Review
SPR/IBR
SEAM
CSB
Staffer Day
Brief
Audits/
Inspections
PEO
Portfolio
Review
SAE Monthly
Review
ILCM
Executive
Forum
DAES
Reviews
Program
Management
Reviews
AFRB (Out of
Cycle)
SSA
Review
IHA
OSD Peer
Review 1
CDR TRR FCA SVR PRRPost CDR
AssessmentPost PDR
Assessment
MRR OTRR
* NOTE 1: Reviews below the
PEO level may be conducted
prior to the ASP or AFRB
* NOTE 1* NOTE 1
Solicitation
Review Board
Source
Selection Plan
Source
Selection
Init Eval
Source
Selection
Final Eval
IPA (SPACE)
DAO Review
Contract Clearance
Review
(Competitive)
*Assumes
Discussion
DPM DRM
MDA AS/
RFP
Review
AOTR
AFRRGAFGK AFGK
IBA
JROCJCBFCB
IBR
(Baseline)
PSR
Note: PSR is an AFLCMC
Standard Process.
BACK FWD
Program Reviews (Post MS C)
Execution
Strategic
Technical
Contracts
Cost
Requirements
AF CAIG
Review
AFRB
ASP
OIPT
PEO
ASP
FIG/
FIM
(IIPT)
DCAPE
Review
DBCDAB
MIRT
1a
Economic
Analysis
Rq
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Co
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Co
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MIRT meets prior to each of the following:
1. Approval of acquisition strategy or acquisition plan
2. Release of the RFP
3. Conducting discussions or award w/o discussions
4. Issuance of the Final Proposal Revision Request
5. Source Selection Decision
OSD Pre-Award Peer Reviews occur prior to each of
the following:
1. Issuance of solicitation
2. Final Proposal Revision Request
3. Contract Award
* Contract Clearance Review (Sole Source) occurs
after MIRT 2 and before OSD Peer Review 3
SRA
ESOH
ILA
LHA
Ex
ec
uti
on
MIRT
2bOSD Peer
Review 2
MIRT
2cOSD Peer
Review 3
MIRT
2a
MIRT
1b
Other
Non-Milestone
Related
Reviews
Acq/Sust
Review
SPR/IBR
SEAM
CSB
Staffer Day
Brief
Audits/
Inspections
PEO
Portfolio
Review
SAE Monthly
Review
ILCM
Executive
Forum
DAES
Reviews
Program
Management
Reviews
AFRB (Out of
Cycle)
SSA
Review
IHA
OSD Peer
Review 1
* NOTE 1: Reviews below the
PEO level may be conducted
prior to the ASP or AFRB
* NOTE 1* NOTE 1
Solicitation
Review Board
Source
Selection Plan
Source
Selection
Init Eval
Source
Selection
Final Eval
DAO Review
Contract Clearance
Review
(Competitive)
*Assumes
Discussion
DPM DRM
MDA AS/
RFP
Review
IBAIBR
(Baseline)
MS C
LRP PCA
ISR
BACK
FRP IOC
PIR
RMF
LFT&E IOT&E FOT&E FDE
ICE SCP
FOC