AOF
Acquisition Operating Framework
The high level principles and information that guide how the UK MOD Defence Acquisition Community works
version 2.0.21 – March 2010
The high level principles and information that guide how the UK MOD Defence Acquisition Community works
version 2.0.21 – March 2010
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The Structure of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)The structure is described by this DE&S Organisation Chart. A downloadable version of the DE&S Organisation Chart [60KB PDF] is also available. DE&S is headed by the Chief of Defence Materiel (CDM). The DE&S business model is based on the following three tasks:
These tasks are reflected by three business areas headed by:
Chief Operating OfficerThe Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for project and programme delivery across DE&S. This includes supporting the equipment through life, and the performance of the industrial supply chain. DE&S brings related projects together into Operating Centres. This makes best use of developments in technology and industrial capacity, in accordance with the Defence Industrial Strategy COO maintains strong links to the research programme. This relationship aids the rapid pull-through of technology into both new and current assets, in line with the overall Capability Management process. Chiefs of MaterielThe Chiefs of Materiel (CofMs) are responsible for managing key relationships with the Capability Sponsor and User. They work at the strategic level to make sure that the operational readiness and sustainability needs of the User are met. The CofMs ensure an ethos of support to operations is in place to the User, throughout all DE&S activity. Chief of Corporate ServicesThe Chief of Corporate Services (CCS) is responsible for managing the business effectively and setting policy in key corporate functional areas. CCS delivers the following essential corporate services:
CCS drives the development of professional skills in these key disciplines. The CCS develops the strategic relationship with MOD Head Office and is the MOD champion for Sustainable Procurement and Gender issues.
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Change History
Change HistoryThe AOF has been updated to Version 2.0.0 on 1st April 2008 following the introduction of the main content in the tactical layer. In addition small changes have been added to the Operational layer. Individual document Change History pages will detail any changes other than minor editorial amendments.
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