Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK-502: A MIL-HDBK-502: A CQUISITION CQUISITION L OGISTICS OGISTICS procedures of the defense systems acquisition process, serves as a plan for the management and execution of an acquisition program. Figure 4-4 identifies systems engineering principles. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES Know the problem, the customer, and the consumer . Become the customer/consumer advocate/surrogate throughout development and in fielding the solution; state the problem in independent terms. Use effectiveness criteria based on needs to make decisions. Select criteria that are measurable (objective and quantifiable). Establish and manage requirements.
Ensure the customer and consumer understand and accept the requirements. Identify and assess alternatives so as to converge on a solution. Use a systematic architecture/design method. Verify and validate requirements and solution performance. Quality must be designed in; know the expected results before testing. Maintain the integrity of the system. Maintain a systems engineering presence throughout the program. Use an articulated and documented process. Use readily available automated tools wherever appropriate. Figure 4-4.
Systems Engineering Principles 4.4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Department of Defense Regulation, 5000.2-R, Mandatory Procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPS) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs DoD Directive 5000.1, Defense Acquisition SD-2, Buying Commercial & Nondevelopmental Items: A Handbook SD-5, Market Analysis for Nondevelopmental Items 4-18