Department of Defense
INSTRUCTION
NUMBER 5000.2
May 12, 2003
USD(AT&L)
SUBJECT: Operation of the Defense Acquisition System
References: (a) DoD Instruction 5000.2, "Operation of the Defense Acquisition
System," April 5, 2002 (hereby canceled)
(b) DoD 5000.2-R, "Mandatory Procedures for Major Defense
Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and Major Automated Information
System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs," April 5, 2002 (hereby canceled)
(c) DoD Directive 5000.1, "The Defense Acquisition System," May 12,
2003
(d) through (bl), see enclosure 1
1. PURPOSE This Instruction:
1.1. Reissues reference (a) and cancels reference (b).
1.2. Implements reference (c), the guidelines of references (d) and (e), and current
laws.
1.3. Establishes a simplified and flexible management framework for translating
mission needs and technology opportunities, based on approved mission needs and
requirements, into stable, affordable, and well-managed acquisition programs that
include weapon systems and automated information systems (AISs).
1.4. Consistent with statutory requirements and reference (c), authorizes
Milestone Decision Authorities (MDAs) to tailor procedures to achieve cost, schedule,
and performance goals.
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