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 Acquisition LifecycleThe acquisition lifecycle is the key roadmap for delivering projects effectively and efficiently on a through life basis. The typical acquisition lifecycles are:
The Traditional Sequential approach is the most common. This cradle to grave lifecycle is broken down into a number of discrete phases. The phases of the CADMID / CADMIT cycle are:
An incremental approach maybe based upon the CADMID / CADMIT lifecycle, but will use a series of separate acquisitions to deliver discrete capability enhancements over time. The incremental approach is often associated with Initial Operating Capability (IOC) and Full Operating Capability (FOC). An evolutionary approach to acquisition takes the experience gained developing and operating systems, as well as advances in technology and new requirements. These can be applied to develop improvements to later versions. A ‘hybrid’ approach employs a combination of approaches. For example, it maybe decided that a Traditional Sequential approach is appropriate for the base platform, but that an evolutionary approach is more applicable to the acquisition of certain sub-elements. Selection of the most appropriate acquisition lifecycle strategy is a vital factor in progamme and project success.
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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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