Term
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Definition
S 14.
A 1 time endeavor to accomplish a specific objective throug a uniques set of interrelated tasks and the effective utilization of resources for the total satisfaction of the customer. |
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Term
| Why use Project Management? |
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Definition
| S15. Project Management provides for a single POC, the PM, who is the major force for directing the system. The PM has only 1 responsibility and accountability is clear. |
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Term
| What are 3 characteristics of a Project? |
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Definition
S14.
1. Has a well-defined objective
2. Is carried out through interdependent, non-repetitive tasks.
3. Uses resources: money, people, organizations, equipment, and facilities.
4. Within a specific time-frame and life span. |
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Term
| What are the 3 constraints of a Project that must be balanced? |
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Definition
S20.
Cost - Schedule - Perofrmance |
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Term
| ID the 4 levels of acquisition management/chain of authority (from lowest to highest) |
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Definition
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| Identify 3 major players in the acquisition environment(besides the PM). Name 2 objectives for each. |
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Definition
S22-26
Congress: Balance Defense and Social; Distribute money by districts; Control Debt; Maximize Competition; Control Industry Profits, Control fraud waste and abuse
President: Satisfy National Security Needs; Maintain a balanced force structure; Field weapons systems to defeat a threat; Prevent undue Congressional Scrutiny; Eliminate fraud, waste, & abuse
Industry: Profit and Grow; Cash Flow; Market Share; Stability; Technological Achievement |
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| List the four Project Management Essentials. |
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Definition
Slide 32
Common Vocabulary; Project Cycle; Effective Teamwork; Project Management Elements |
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Term
| What 4 things do you need to deliver Warfighting Capabilities? |
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Definition
1. Defined Requirements
2. Money
3. A Contract "Vehicle"
4. A Government & Industry Team of People |
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Term
| What resources are used by Project Management? |
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Definition
Money
People
Organizations
Equipment
Facilities |
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Term
| What is PPBE and what is its focus? |
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Definition
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution
Focus on Resource Allocation – providing warfighter with best mix of forces, equipment and support attainable under fiscal constraints
The process that produces the DoD's portion of the President's Budget |
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Term
| How can you compare Program Management vs Project Management? |
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Definition
Program Management: F16
Project Management: F16 Engine, F16 Training, F16 Support Equipment, F16 Wings, etc. |
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Term
| What does DAE stand for and who is it? |
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Definition
Defense Acquisition Executive
USD(AT&L) |
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Term
| What does CAE stand for and who is it? |
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Definition
Component Acquisition Authority
(Asst Secretary) |
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Term
| What does PEO stand for and who GENERALLY fills this position? |
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Definition
Program Executive Officer
(Gen. Officer/SES Civ) |
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Term
| What does PM stand for and who typically fills this position? |
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Definition
Program Manager
(COL or Civ Equiv) |
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Term
PPBE is calendar driven.
(T/F) |
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Definition
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Term
JCIDS is calendar driven.
(T/F) |
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Definition
| False. Both JCIDS and DAS are event-driven |
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Term
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Definition
Defense Acquisition System
How we acquire weapons |
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Term
| What makes up the SYSTEM in System Acquisition Management? |
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Definition
| HW, SW, Logistics, FAcilities, Training, etc. |
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Term
| What makes up the ACQUISITION in System Acquisition Management? |
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Definition
| Needs, Design, Test, Prodcution, Fielding, Support, Constant Improvement, Disposal |
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Term
| What makes up the MANAGEMENT in System Acquisition Management? |
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Definition
| Plan, Organize, Staff, Control, Lead |
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Term
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Definition
| Federal Acquisition Regulations |
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Term
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Definition
| Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology * Logistics |
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Term
| A PM attempts to satisfy what 3 entities in the Acquisition Environment? |
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Definition
President
Congress
Industry |
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