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Oct03

Training for Requirements Managers

As a reminder: in accordance with 2007 NDAA, Section 801, members of the Armed Forces and employees of DOD with responsibility for generating (capability) requirements must successfully complete requirements certification training to participate i ...[Read More]
Published: Oct-03-16 | 0 Comments

Apr05

Briefs on overview of JCIDS, changes to JCIDS, IT Box, and Information Required for Milestone and Decision Reviews.

We have created several new briefings to provide you with more details and insight into JCIDS, changes to JCIDS, the Information Technology Box (IT Box), and Information Required for Milestone and Decision Reviews. Contact RMCT@dau.mil if you have ...[Read More]
Published: Apr-05-16 | 0 Comments

Jan13

Changes to Acquisition, Capability Development, & Program/Budget Processes (2009 – 2015)

There have been quite a few changes and/or updates to Acquisition, Requirements and Resourcing policy since 2009.  The Big ‘A’ Acquisition system is under constant review in order to improve acquisition outcomes.  Please see graphic to fully under ...[Read More]
Published: Jan-13-16 | 0 Comments

Oct26

Registration procedures & instructions for RQM 310 - Advanced Concepts and Skills for Requirements Managers

Unlike the many acquisition courses offered at DAU regional campuses, RQM 310 is only offered at the Fort Belvoir, Defense Systems Management College.  For FY16, there are eight (8) offerings; six of which are 30 student seat capacity and two are ...[Read More]
Published: Oct-26-15 | 0 Comments

Apr02

JCIDS Document Staffing and Validation

Did you know: The JCIDS Gatekeeper is the J-8, Deputy Director for Requirements (DDR).  The Gatekeeper:  ­Performs an initial review of all JCIDS proposals ­Gatekeeper determines: Joint Staffing Designator (JSD) »JROC Interest »JCB Interest ...[Read More]
Published: Apr-02-15 | 0 Comments

Apr02

DAU Rapid Deployment Training Site

Three briefings have been posted to the DAU Rapid Deployment Training Site:   1) Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), A Primer – This provides an overview to JCIDS which includes treatment of Rapid Acquisition.  JCIDS i ...[Read More]
Published: Apr-02-15 | 0 Comments

Sep03

Agile Capability Requirements to Keep Pace with Evolving Threats

Development and fielding of military capability solutions, supported by JCIDS and Defense Acquisition System (DAS) activities, do not always keep pace with rapidly evolving threats.  When Critical Intelligence Parameter (CIP)* changes impact previ ...[Read More]
Published: Sep-03-14 | 1 Comment

Feb25

JCIDS Updates

The JCIDS Manual is currently being reviewed and updated by the Joint Staff/J-8.  DAU’s Requirements Management Department continues to partner with the Joint Staff/J-8 to update the JCIDS Manual, utilizing the wealth of knowledge within DAU.  In- ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-25-14 | 1 Comment

Nov04

Key Performance Parameters (KPPs)

The JCIDS Manual defines Key Performance Parameters (KPP) as:             “Those attributes of a system considered critical to the development of an effective military capability.  The number of KPPs should be kept to a minimum to maintain progra ...[Read More]
Published: Nov-04-13 | 2 Comments

Jul08

RQM 310 Curriculum Update

Information Technology (IT) RMCT Incorporation DAU’s 1-week requirements course, RQM 310—“Advanced Concepts and Skills for Requirements Mangers”, is always working to keep course materials and exercises up-to-date with the real-time needs of the ...[Read More]
Published: Jul-08-13 | 0 Comments

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