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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

The Defence Vision and Values for Acquisition

What is the Defence Vision ?

The Defence Vision states the key principles which provide the basis of the Department’s work:

Defending the UK and its interests

Strengthening international peace and stability

A FORCE FOR GOOD IN THE WORLD

We achieve this vision by working together on our core task to produce battle-winning people and equipment that are:

  • Fit for the challenge of today
  • Ready for the tasks of tomorrow
  • Capable of building for the future.

We will base our future direction on:

  • Providing strategy that matches new threats and instabilities
  • Maintaining flexible force structures
  • Reaching out into the wider world
  • Leading a high performing organisation
  • Investing in our people.

What are the Defence Values for Acquisition ?

The Defence Values for Acquisition (DvfA) should be applied consistently across the acquisition community in both the public and private sectors.

Within the MOD the DvfA are reflected in individual and team objectives in order to shape the behaviours of all those working in acquisition.

We encourage all our partners in Defence to adopt these values.

The DvfA drive the way in which we support the delivery of the Defence Vision.

Contacts

Strategic Guide to Acquisition

Owner

Post
Defence Acquisition Reform Project (DARP) Head

Point of Contact

Post Email Phone
DARP Communications and Secretariat DARP-CommsSecretariat@mod.uk
  • Mil: 9621 86062
  • Civ: +44 (0) 207 218 6062
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 December 2009
New Content Owner.
1 July 2008
Revised by DACP and AOF Team to bring to content up to date and POC updated.
1 February 2008
Additional information added to Defence Vision to bring in line with current Defence Internet version.
2 July 2007
Revised in accordance with amendments offered by DACP and accepted by DDefAcq to reflect role changes and increase pan-acquisition view.
1 June 2007
Contact names deleted due to IAW DDefSy Hd InfoSy Pol advice with regards to potential Security and Data Protection Act issues.