ACQ 1010 MOD 0-1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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The primary objectives of Systems Acquistion Management are to: - Answers - 1.
Satisfy the needs of the operational users
2. Provide measurable improvements in mission capabilities.
3. Acquire products in a timely manner at a fair and reasonable price.
DoD acquisition activities are generally governed by three sets of federal government
regulations. - Answers - 1. FAR
2. DFARS
3. FAR Supplements
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) applies to who? - Answers - The entire
federal Government (including DoD)
The Defense Federal Acquistion Regulation Supplement (DFARS) applies to who? -
Answers - Only the DoD
The FAR supplements apply to who? - Answers - Only to individual DoD components
DoD acquisition policy is articulated in what two principal documents? - Answers - 1.
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System
2. DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System does what? - Answers - States the
policies and principles that guide all defense acquisition programs.
It also identifies the DoD key acquisition officials and forums.
DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) does what? -
Answers - The AAF supports the DAS with the objective of delivering effective, suitable,
survivable, sustainable and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner.
The three major top-level participants in the defense system acquisition at the national
level are: - Answers - 1. Executive branch
2. Legislative branch
3. Defense industry
Who is included in the Executive Branch? - Answers - the President, DoD, the Office of
Management and Budget, Dept of State, and the National Security Council (NSC)
Who is included in the Legislative Branch? - Answers - Congress
, Who is included in the Defense Industry? - Answers - Industry contractors who provide
goods and services to the DoD.
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) responsibilities - Answers - The SECDEF is the
principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the national security, who is
responsible for establishing the general policies and programs for the military
departments and agencies.
The Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller (USD(C)) - Answers - Controls the budget
and release of funds.
Responsible for the budgeting and execution of PPBE
The Under Secretary of the Defense for Policy (USD(P)) - Answers - Maintains
responsibility for Defense Planning and Programing Guidance (DPPG) during the
Planning phase of PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) -
Answers - The principal staff assistance and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy
Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to the DoD acquisition system.
The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) - Answers
- Is the chief technology officer for the DoD charged with development and oversight of
DoD technology strategy for the DoD.
The two primary directors that support the SECDEF - Answers - 1. Director, Operational
Test and Evaluation (D,OT&E)
2. Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (D,CAPE)
Primary objective of D,OT&E - Answers - Provides independent assessment of the
operational effectiveness and suitability of new weapon systems.
Primary objective of D,CAPE - Answers - Responsible for analysis and advice on
matters relations to the PPBE system, & formulates study guidance for and
performance of AoAs
Key players in the chain of Authority by Acquisition Categories (ACAT) - Answers -
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE)
Component or Service Acquisition Executive (CAE)
Program Executive Officer (PEO)
Program Manager (PM)
How are ACAT levels determined? - Answers - Determined by the projected spending
or the level of interest a program may have within the DoD
ACCURATE ANSWERS
The primary objectives of Systems Acquistion Management are to: - Answers - 1.
Satisfy the needs of the operational users
2. Provide measurable improvements in mission capabilities.
3. Acquire products in a timely manner at a fair and reasonable price.
DoD acquisition activities are generally governed by three sets of federal government
regulations. - Answers - 1. FAR
2. DFARS
3. FAR Supplements
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) applies to who? - Answers - The entire
federal Government (including DoD)
The Defense Federal Acquistion Regulation Supplement (DFARS) applies to who? -
Answers - Only the DoD
The FAR supplements apply to who? - Answers - Only to individual DoD components
DoD acquisition policy is articulated in what two principal documents? - Answers - 1.
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System
2. DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System does what? - Answers - States the
policies and principles that guide all defense acquisition programs.
It also identifies the DoD key acquisition officials and forums.
DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) does what? -
Answers - The AAF supports the DAS with the objective of delivering effective, suitable,
survivable, sustainable and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner.
The three major top-level participants in the defense system acquisition at the national
level are: - Answers - 1. Executive branch
2. Legislative branch
3. Defense industry
Who is included in the Executive Branch? - Answers - the President, DoD, the Office of
Management and Budget, Dept of State, and the National Security Council (NSC)
Who is included in the Legislative Branch? - Answers - Congress
, Who is included in the Defense Industry? - Answers - Industry contractors who provide
goods and services to the DoD.
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) responsibilities - Answers - The SECDEF is the
principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the national security, who is
responsible for establishing the general policies and programs for the military
departments and agencies.
The Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller (USD(C)) - Answers - Controls the budget
and release of funds.
Responsible for the budgeting and execution of PPBE
The Under Secretary of the Defense for Policy (USD(P)) - Answers - Maintains
responsibility for Defense Planning and Programing Guidance (DPPG) during the
Planning phase of PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) -
Answers - The principal staff assistance and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy
Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to the DoD acquisition system.
The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) - Answers
- Is the chief technology officer for the DoD charged with development and oversight of
DoD technology strategy for the DoD.
The two primary directors that support the SECDEF - Answers - 1. Director, Operational
Test and Evaluation (D,OT&E)
2. Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (D,CAPE)
Primary objective of D,OT&E - Answers - Provides independent assessment of the
operational effectiveness and suitability of new weapon systems.
Primary objective of D,CAPE - Answers - Responsible for analysis and advice on
matters relations to the PPBE system, & formulates study guidance for and
performance of AoAs
Key players in the chain of Authority by Acquisition Categories (ACAT) - Answers -
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE)
Component or Service Acquisition Executive (CAE)
Program Executive Officer (PEO)
Program Manager (PM)
How are ACAT levels determined? - Answers - Determined by the projected spending
or the level of interest a program may have within the DoD
