MDD
Functional advisors (FA) Directors of Acquisition Career Management (DACMs) Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
The Defense Acquisition Executive
Defense Acquisition Managemenst System
The Under Secretary of Defense
Defense Acquisition Management SystemPlanning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
DAU (Defense Acquisition University)
defense federal acquisition regulation supplement (DFARS) 222.17
DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 222.17
Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE)
The Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) is a comprehensive resource that provides guidance and best practices for the acquisition process within the Department of Defense (DoD). It offers detailed information on policies, procedures, and responsibilities related to defense acquisition, aimed at promoting effective program management and ensuring alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements. The DAG serves as a tool for acquisition professionals to facilitate successful outcomes in delivering capabilities to warfighters.
Coordination between the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and the Defense Acquisition System may be complicated due to the differing timelines and objectives of each system. The PPBE process focuses on resource allocation and budget planning, while the Defense Acquisition System is concerned with the acquisition and procurement of defense systems and equipment. Aligning these two processes requires careful coordination to ensure that budgetary decisions support the acquisition priorities of the Department of Defense effectively. Additionally, the complexity of defense acquisitions, including technological advancements and changing requirements, can further complicate the coordination between the PPBE process and the Defense Acquisition System.