Initial Investment Decision
AMS Policy Section 2.5.5
The Joint Resources Council selects the best alternative solution for implementation or rejects all alternatives and specifies what action is needed next.
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AMS Lifecycle Phase
Decision Criteria
- Lifecycle costs
- Benefits
- Benefit-to-cost ratio
- Risk
- Consistency with the FAA Enterprise Architecture
- Impact on FAA strategic goals
Decision Results
- Selects an alternative for detailed implementation planning.
- Approves entry into final investment analysis.
- Approves funding for analytical or developmental work related to the selected alternative.
- Designates a service organization to lead final investment analysis and be responsible for solution implementation.
Who Does It
Service organization or program office presents the results of initial investment analysis.
JRC Secretariat manages the JRC decision-making process.
Who Approves
Joint Resources Council makes the initial investment decision.
Note:The JRC may reject the recommendation of the service organization or program office and return the initiative for additional work or termination.
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