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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 AOF Strategic Layer

The AOF has three layers, each serving a specific purpose with different levels of detail.

The Strategic layer:

  • Defines Acquisition and the Acquisition community
  • Outlines how Acquisition works
  • Explains how Acquisition contributes to the Defence Vision
  • Explains the context for the current improvements in Defence Acquisition
  • Explains the key themes that will guide further improvements.

The Strategic layer is an ideal source for new users. It provides an overview of how our business operates and is a reminder to all of us of what the ‘big picture’ looks like and where we fit in to it.

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
Minor amendments made for Plain English review.