Definition
The Computer Resources Life Cycle Management Plan (CRLCMP) describes the development, acquisition, test, and support plans over the life cycle of computer resources integral to, or used in, direct support of systems.
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The computer resources concept {add hyperlink} describes software, hardware, and firmware requirements for operation and sustainment of systems and it is developed in the Materiel Solution Analysis Phase. This is the basis for the CRLCMP {add hyperlink}. The CRLCMP encompass the facilities, hardware, software, documentation, manpower, and personnel needed to operate and support mission critical computer hardware and software systems.
Computer Resources, such as software, are becoming more complex and expensive as the primary end item, support equipment, and/or training devices increase in complexity. Due to the evolving nature, effective and accurate information is necessary. Typically computer resource groups are established to oversee the management and planning of these resources. Due to the large amount of data relating to this, it is necessary to revise this plan as a system progresses through the different acquisition phases. The CRLCMP is addressed in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase and an updated computer resource management plan is necessary at Milestone C in order to proceed to the Production and Deployment Phase.
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AR 700-127, Integrated Logistics Support
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