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AOF Acquisition Operating Framework

The high level principles and information that guide how the UK MOD Defence Acquisition Community works

version 3.1.1 – September 2010

Content

The Governance of Defence Science and Technology (DST)

The strategic direction for DST is set by the Defence Research and Development (R&D) Board, supported by Directorate S&T Strategy in the DST Head Office.

The Defence Research and Development Board

The R&D Board is made up from the following members:

For meetings at which R&D priorities are set and the performance of the DST Programme Office is removed, the following also attend:

  • Surgeon General
  • Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI)
  • Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Personnel).

There are also a number of non-executive directors, including the Chair of the Defence Scientific Advisory Council and the Government Chief Scientific Advisor.

The Defence R&D Board’s key outputs are to:

  • Provide a set of annual priorities for the MOD research programme.
  • Approve research expenditure plans for the MOD research programme and assess R&D activities within the MOD equipment programme, including:
    • Approval of the strategic Balance of Investment across the Research Programme.
    • Confirmation of R&D plans to ensure alignment to strategic direction.
  • Provide a clear communication of benefits, value and priorities for MOD's R&D investment.
  • Provide an annual assessment:
    • On the quality, delivery and benefits arising from MOD research, technology and development investment to the Defence Board.
    • Of scientific or technical risk to the department’s capability programme based on current levels of R&D investment to the Defence Board.
Contacts

Defence Science and Technology

Owner

Post
Director Science and Technology Strategy

Point of Contact

Post Email Phone
DST-Strategy Sec DST-StrategySec@mod.uk
  • Mil: 9621 81433
  • Civ: +44 (0) 207 218 1433
Change History

Change History

The AOF was updated to Version 3.0.0 on 1st April 2010. Individual document Change History pages will detail any changes other than minor editorial amendments.

1 July 2010
Reviewed and updated to reflect organisational changes.
1 December 2009
Amendments made to reflect current structure and processes for research within MOD.
1 October 2009
Minor amendments made for Plain English review.
1 June 2009
Contact details updated.
1 October 2008
Contact details updated.
1 May 2008
Contact details updated.
1 October 2007
Links to DIS and DTS changed to Internet.
1 June 2007
Contact names deleted due to IAW DDefSy Hd InfoSy Pol advice with regards to potential Security and Data Protection Act issues.