Policy

A strong technical foundation focused on systems engineering leadership, planning, and execution is crucial to achieving technical excellence in defense acquisition. The Department of Defense systems engineering policies listed below focus on the following essentials:

• All programs shall develop a Systems Engineering Plan (SEP).
• Each PEO shall have a lead or chief systems engineer who monitors SE implementation within program portfolio.
• Every program shall institute event-driven technical reviews with entry criteria and independent subject matter expert participation
• OSD shall review program SEPs for major acquisition programs (ACAT ID and IAM).

Related SE Policy

• OUSD(AT&L) Memorandum, Policy for Systems Engineering in DoD [PDF, 718KB]
  February 20, 2004
• OUSD(AT&L) Memorandum, Implementing Systems Engineering Plans in DoD Programs–Interim Guidance [PDF, 126KB]
  March 30, 2004
• OUSD(AT&L) Memorandum, Policy Addendum for Systems Engineering [PDF, 74KB]
  October  22, 2004
• OUSD(AT&L) Memorandum, Delegation of Approval Authority for Systems Engineering Plans [PDF, 16KB]
  November  21, 2007
• Department of Defense 5000 Series