Investment Planning

What Must be Done

Determine service needs and shortfalls; define requirements and alternative solutions; analyze business case to determine the best solution; plan for implementation and in-service management; obtain and deploy the solution; sustain operations and plan for the future.

Who Does It

Service teams and program offices determine service needs & shortfalls & also plan & execute investment programs.

Functional organizations assist throughout the AMS lifecycle. (See engineering and management practices)

Who Approves

Document templates specify approval authorities.

Key Outputs and Products

• Service needs and shortfalls in the EA Roadmaps
• Program requirements document
• Business case
• Implementation strategy & planning document
• FAA Standard Work Breakdown Structure
• Program management plan
• New Investment Acquisition Program Baseline
• Tech Refresh Acquisition Program Baseline
• Variable Quantity Execution Plan
• Program-Level Execution Plan
• Facility Project-Level Execution Plan