ACQ 1010 MODULE 3 STUDY GUIDE
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Phases - Answers - Materiel Solutions Analysis
(MSA) > Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) > Engineering &
Manufacturing Development (EMD) > Production & Deployment (P&D) > Operations &
Support (O&S)
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Milestones - Answers - Milestone A (initiates TMRR)
> Milestone B (initiates EMD) > Milestone C (initiates P&D)
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Decision Points - Answers - Materiel Development
Decision (MDD) > Capability Development Document (CDD) Validation > Development
Request for Proposal (RFP) Decision > and Released Full-Rate Production "(FRP)
Materiel Solutions Analysis (MSA) - Answers - In this MCA phase the most promising
technology is picked to meet the user need identified in the Initial Capabilities
Document.
Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) - Answers - In this MCA phase we
reduce risk by proving the reliability of the technology through competitive prototyping.
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) - Answers - In this MCA phase we
complete the build to design, prove the design works and can be manufactured.
Production and Deployment (P&D) - Answers - In this MCA phase we produce a limited
number of units and test the units to make sure that they work and after that is we
produce and deploy the full set.
Operations and Support (O&S) - Answers - In this MCA phase we support operational
units for the full it's full life.
DoD Decision Support Systems - Answers - Defense Acquisition System, Joint
Capabilities Integration & Development System, Planning, Programming, Budgeting &
Execution System
MCA Purposes - Answers - Develop technology, produce weapon systems, and provide
logistics support.
DAS Governing Document - Answers - DODD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.85,
and Defense Acquisition Guidebook
Materiel Development Decision (MDD) - Answers - First decision point in the MCA
which determines whether a new weapon system is required to fill the identified gap.
, Also known as need identification decision this triggers the analysis of alternative
solutions.
MDA Determination of MDD - Answers - MDA must determine that a materiel solution is
necessary, approve AoA plan, designate the DoD Component that will lead the
program, and determine the acquisition phase of entry
MSA (Phases) - Answers - MDD > AOA > ICD > Draft CDD > Mile Stone A
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) - Answers - Conducted during the MSA phase, this phase
focuses on identifying and analyzing alternatives, measures of effectiveness, key trades
between cost and capability, schedule, concept of operations, overall risk, and total life-
cycle cost, including sustainment and provides the basis for the Acquisition Strategy
(AS).
Critical Technology Elements (CTEs) - Answers - Technology maturity, integration risk,
manufacturing feasability, and technology maturation and demonstration needs
MSA (Conclusion) - Answers - When the AoA has been completed, draft CDD
produced, and criteria met for Milestone A have been met, this phase has completed.
Milestone A - Answers - Also referred to as the Risk Reduction Decision, is an
investment decision to pursue specific product or design concepts, and to commit the
resources required to mature technology and/or reduce any risks that must be mitigated
prior to committing the resources needed for development, production, and fielding. A
successful Milestone A decision leads to entry into the TMRR phase.
MDA Determination of Milestone A - Answers - MDA must approve Proposed materiel
solution, Acquisition Strategy, Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Test and Evaluation
Master Plan (TEMP), and Product Support Strategy (PSS), Lead Component must
submit a cost estimate for proposed solution, must have full funding for Future Years
Defense Program.
TMRR (purpose) - Answers - Reduce technology risk by demonstrating critical
technologies in competitive prototyping activities, determine and mature the appropriate
set of technologies, reduce all sources of risk through risk mitigation, develop and
approve the CDD at the CDD-Validation, conduct a prelimary design review (PDR), and
release the development request for proposal
Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) - Answers - This report in the TMRR
phase provides early (Pre-Milestone A) reliability, availability, maintainability and
ownership cost feasibility assessments of alternative concepts, includes early
formulation of maintenance and support concepts, provides an audit trail that
documents and supports JCIDS thresholds, ensures correct balance between the
sustainment metrics, provides early risk reductions, and informs the Preliminary Design
Review
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Phases - Answers - Materiel Solutions Analysis
(MSA) > Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) > Engineering &
Manufacturing Development (EMD) > Production & Deployment (P&D) > Operations &
Support (O&S)
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Milestones - Answers - Milestone A (initiates TMRR)
> Milestone B (initiates EMD) > Milestone C (initiates P&D)
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Decision Points - Answers - Materiel Development
Decision (MDD) > Capability Development Document (CDD) Validation > Development
Request for Proposal (RFP) Decision > and Released Full-Rate Production "(FRP)
Materiel Solutions Analysis (MSA) - Answers - In this MCA phase the most promising
technology is picked to meet the user need identified in the Initial Capabilities
Document.
Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) - Answers - In this MCA phase we
reduce risk by proving the reliability of the technology through competitive prototyping.
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) - Answers - In this MCA phase we
complete the build to design, prove the design works and can be manufactured.
Production and Deployment (P&D) - Answers - In this MCA phase we produce a limited
number of units and test the units to make sure that they work and after that is we
produce and deploy the full set.
Operations and Support (O&S) - Answers - In this MCA phase we support operational
units for the full it's full life.
DoD Decision Support Systems - Answers - Defense Acquisition System, Joint
Capabilities Integration & Development System, Planning, Programming, Budgeting &
Execution System
MCA Purposes - Answers - Develop technology, produce weapon systems, and provide
logistics support.
DAS Governing Document - Answers - DODD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.85,
and Defense Acquisition Guidebook
Materiel Development Decision (MDD) - Answers - First decision point in the MCA
which determines whether a new weapon system is required to fill the identified gap.
, Also known as need identification decision this triggers the analysis of alternative
solutions.
MDA Determination of MDD - Answers - MDA must determine that a materiel solution is
necessary, approve AoA plan, designate the DoD Component that will lead the
program, and determine the acquisition phase of entry
MSA (Phases) - Answers - MDD > AOA > ICD > Draft CDD > Mile Stone A
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) - Answers - Conducted during the MSA phase, this phase
focuses on identifying and analyzing alternatives, measures of effectiveness, key trades
between cost and capability, schedule, concept of operations, overall risk, and total life-
cycle cost, including sustainment and provides the basis for the Acquisition Strategy
(AS).
Critical Technology Elements (CTEs) - Answers - Technology maturity, integration risk,
manufacturing feasability, and technology maturation and demonstration needs
MSA (Conclusion) - Answers - When the AoA has been completed, draft CDD
produced, and criteria met for Milestone A have been met, this phase has completed.
Milestone A - Answers - Also referred to as the Risk Reduction Decision, is an
investment decision to pursue specific product or design concepts, and to commit the
resources required to mature technology and/or reduce any risks that must be mitigated
prior to committing the resources needed for development, production, and fielding. A
successful Milestone A decision leads to entry into the TMRR phase.
MDA Determination of Milestone A - Answers - MDA must approve Proposed materiel
solution, Acquisition Strategy, Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Test and Evaluation
Master Plan (TEMP), and Product Support Strategy (PSS), Lead Component must
submit a cost estimate for proposed solution, must have full funding for Future Years
Defense Program.
TMRR (purpose) - Answers - Reduce technology risk by demonstrating critical
technologies in competitive prototyping activities, determine and mature the appropriate
set of technologies, reduce all sources of risk through risk mitigation, develop and
approve the CDD at the CDD-Validation, conduct a prelimary design review (PDR), and
release the development request for proposal
Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) - Answers - This report in the TMRR
phase provides early (Pre-Milestone A) reliability, availability, maintainability and
ownership cost feasibility assessments of alternative concepts, includes early
formulation of maintenance and support concepts, provides an audit trail that
documents and supports JCIDS thresholds, ensures correct balance between the
sustainment metrics, provides early risk reductions, and informs the Preliminary Design
Review
