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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 2.0.21 – March 2010

Content

Further Detail for the User

More detailed guidance on Capability Delivery and Capability Integration as part of the Through Life Capability Management process is available within the AOF Tactical Layer.

Additional, Service specific and Joint User guidance on User organisation and process can be found via the single-Service Handbooks:

The four handbooks are undergoing change to reflect the evolution of the Concepts to Capability Process, the emerging Capability Delivery Guidance and the likely impact of Head Office Streamlining.

For further information contact DJtCap-INTEG1@mod.uk.

Contacts

User

Owner

Post
Director Joint Capability

Point of Contact

Post Email Phone
Directorate of Joint Capability DJtCap-INTEG1@mod.uk
  • Mil: 9621 82707
  • Civ: +44 (0) 207 218 2707
Change History

Change History

The 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.

1 November 2009
Minor amendments made for Plain English review.
The Army User Handbook updated to Edition 2.
1 March 2009
Joint and three Single Service User Handbooks now available as downloads.
1 September 2008
Reference to TLCM stage 6 removed as this has been re-defined.
1 November 2007
Link inserted for Capability Integration doc.
1 June 2007
Contact names deleted due to IAW DDefSy Hd InfoSy Pol advice with regards to potential Security and Data Protection Act issues.