Milestone decision authority refers to a designated group or individual responsible for evaluating the progress of a project or program at key milestones. Their role involves assessing whether the project meets predefined criteria to proceed to the next phase, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and making informed decisions regarding resource allocation and risk management. This authority plays a critical role in maintaining project accountability and steering it toward successful completion.
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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
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Milestone Decision Authority
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.
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The Greek word for "Decision" is "απόφαση".