Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK-502: A MIL-HDBK-502: A CQUISITION CQUISITION L OGISTICS OGISTICS The supportability analyses to be accomplished vary from program to program and from phase to phase. What supportability analyses need to be conducted is largely determined by two key factors—the acquisition phase and the type of acquisition. The acquisition process is controlled by the acquisition management process. This process divides a program into a series of logical phases. Each phase targets specific issues and objectives which generally correlate to one of the engineering states of a design.
The issues and objectives reflect those which should typically be addressed before proceeding to the next phase and state of design. Acquisition phases are separated by decision points at which total system designs are reviewed and evaluated against phase issues and objectives. These decision points are Milestones 0, I, II, and III. Passing a milestone review represents the decision approval to proceed to the next program phase. The acquisition management process phases are shown in Figure 4- 1. However, the specific number of phases and the content of each are aligned with the particular needs of a program .
Mission Area Analysis The Acquisition Life Cycle Identification of A Mission Need DECISION MILESTONE 0 DECISION MILESTONE I Concept Exploration Program Definition & Risk Reduction DECISION MILESTONE II The life cycle is tailored to meet the particular needs of the program. Engineering & Manufacturing Development DECISION MILESTONE III Production, Fielding/Deployment, & Operational Support Figure 4-1. Acquisition Life Cycle 4-3