Acquisiton Program Baseline
"A memorandum signed by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) that documents decisions made as the result of a Milestone Decision Review (MDR) or decision review." -ACQuipedia
It depends. In a project, a milestone refers to a significant or important event (marker) of decision points in a system or product development cycle. On the other hand, a key performance indicator (KPI) is a set of quantifiable measures to gauge the performance of a system.
The agreement between the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) and the Program Manager (PM) typically outlines the key performance parameters, milestones, and reporting requirements essential for tracking the program's progress throughout its lifecycle. This agreement ensures that the PM is held accountable for meeting specific objectives and that the MDA has clear visibility into the program's status, risks, and resource allocation. It serves as a formal framework for communication and decision-making, facilitating effective oversight and governance of the program.
No. It is the capability PRODUCTION document. ref: DAU Course ACQ101 lesson 1.3
To add milestones in MS Project, go to the Gantt Chart view, select the task where you want to add a milestone, right-click on the task, and choose "Add Milestone." You can also change an existing task to a milestone by checking the "Mark Task as Milestone" box in the Task Information window. Milestones are important points in your project that signify a significant event or achievement.
Milestone decision authority
"A memorandum signed by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) that documents decisions made as the result of a Milestone Decision Review (MDR) or decision review." -ACQuipedia
Program Manger/ Milestone decision authority
milestone c
Entry into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase is authorized by Milestone B, where the program receives approval to proceed from the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) based on the program's successful completion of the technology development phase and achievement of key performance parameters.
Validates first and approved CCD
CPD
Approval at Milestone C is dependent on an approved CPD, compliance with the DoD strategic plan and demonstration that the system is affordable throughout the life cycle. The MDA also approves the updated acquisiton strategy and the acquisition decision memorandum at Milestone C.
The Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) is typically prepared during the early stages of the acquisition process, specifically after the decision to proceed with a program but before the formal start of system development. It is established during the Milestone B decision point, which signifies the transition from the concept and technology development phase to the engineering and manufacturing development phase. The APB outlines key performance parameters, cost estimates, and schedule milestones critical for program management and oversight.
Service or Component Assistant Secretary for Financial Management.
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