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Through Life Capability Management
Policy, information and guidance on the Through Life Capability Management aspects of UK MOD Defence Acquisition
version 1.1.6 – July 2010
Policy, information and guidance on the Through Life Capability Management aspects of UK MOD Defence Acquisition
version 1.1.6 – July 2010
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Introduction to Urgent Operational Requirements (UOR)This guidance is here to help you understand where to go to get the information you need to deliver an effective Urgent Operational Requirement to the User in Theatre. What is an Urgent Operational Requirement ?A UOR is a capability shortfall or emerging capability gap identified during current or imminent operations which has never been purchased before. These capability shortfalls are satisfied using the UOR process to either:
This activity is achieved within a timescale that cannot be met by the normal ‘CADMID’ acquisition cycle. As a result, UORs often deliver ‘the 80% solution’, balancing pan-Defence Lines of Development residual risk against the need to urgently satisfy the operational capability gap. UORs are usually funded from Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) Reserve, and have a different business process which is described in Defence Information Notice (DIN) - DIN 2009DIN04-129 Urgent Operational Requirements Standing Instruction (Version 5.1) For further information on the DIN, please contact the UOR Process Owner, Director of Equipment Programme, CapEP-CS6@mod.uk, Civ: +44 (0)207 218 7837. How Will This Guidance Help You ?This UOR guidance is designed as a ‘Portal’ providing easy access to the broad range of Specific UOR guidance. It does not aim to replicate guidance but provide:
The guidance is not exhaustive but will continue to be developed. It does not attempt to cover all normal acquisition process and guidance. For each of the 6 stages of the UOR Process we have provided the following:
In addition there is a list of Common Authoritative UOR References and associated SMEs provided including:
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