Before the Case Is Written

Three pieces on what happens before a case is drafted: acquisition planning and the survey teams sent to define a requirement, the advisory memorandum and unique reviews triggered by particular items, the warning owed to a partner buying a system that has not completed operational test and evaluation (OT&E), and the MASL entry and request milestones that gate drafting.

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Planning and advice before a request

Survey teams, studies cases, and the eighteen item list that triggers an LOR advisory before any price is given.

Buying a system still in testing

An operational test and evaluation (OT&E) incomplete case note, plus a written warning with every price sent to someone able to sign.

Naming the item, and the clock on a request

A MASL entry has to exist before an item can be sold, and the request clock starts on receipt or on actionable.

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Acquisition planning Expeditionary requirements generation team Studies and analysis case LOR advisory Operational test and evaluation OT&E incomplete case note Early risk communication Full rate production MASL MASL point of contact Nonrecurring cost recoupment LOR actionable

Before the Case Is Written

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Planning and advice before a request

Buying a system still in testing

Naming the item, and the clock on a request

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