6.0. Overview
DoD acquisition policy requires optimizing total system performance and minimizing the cost of ownership through a "total system approach" to acquisition management by applying Humans Systems Integration elements to acquisition systems. (DoD Directive 5000.01).
6.0.1. Purpose
While Chapter 4 discusses systems engineering at large, this chapter specifically addresses the human systems elements of the systems engineering process. This chapter provides the Program Manager with the necessary background and understanding to design and develop systems that effectively and affordably integrate with human capabilities and limitations. It also makes the program manager aware of the staff resources available to assist in this endeavor.
6.0.2. Contents
This chapter has six major sections:
- Section 6.1 briefly reviews the total systems approach directed by DoD Directive 5000.01.
- Section 6.2 describes the importance of integration with respect to Human Systems Integration (HSI) implementation and its value in systems integration and risk management.
- Section 6.3 describes each of the domains of HSI: Manpower, Personnel, Training, Human Factors Engineering, Safety and Occupational Health, Survivability (Personnel), and Habitability. Each of these sub-sections contains an overview of the domain, addresses domain requirements, and a discussion of planning considerations.
- Section 6.4 follows with the implementation of HSI, to include formulation of the HSI strategy and the sequencing of expected HSI activities along the timeline of the Defense Acquisition Framework.
- Section 6.5 describes the human considerations associated with resource estimating and planning; it is the HSI complement to Chapter 3.
- Section 6.6 provides two reference lists for additional information.
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