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| Modular Open Systems Architecture |
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Definition
| A System designed to readily accept future technical upgrades, modifications, or enhancements during its Life Cycle |
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| Open Systems may apply to what? |
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Definition
| Hardware, Software, Systems, & Subsystems |
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| What are 6 Benefits associated with Open systems? |
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Definition
Faster Fielding
Easier Tech Insertion
Increased Competition
Reduced LCC
Better Performance
Shorten Acquisition Time |
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| What are 6 Challenges associated with Open Systems? |
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Definition
Lack of Supplier Control
Lack of Technical Data
Ongoing Product Management
Ongoing Standards Management
Replacement spares risk
Validation of Compliance and/or conformance to standards |
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Term
| What is Total Ownership Cost (TOC)at the Individual System Level? |
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Definition
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| What is Total Ownership Cost (TOC) at the DoD Level? |
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| Life Cycle Cost (LCC) + costs to operate the DoD |
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| What is TOCs relationshiop to SEP? |
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Definition
| The SEP takes user requirements to develop system parameters which are directly traced to LCC/TOC |
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Term
| Operation & Support (O&S) Cost |
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Definition
| The resources required to operate and support a system, subsystem, or a major component during its useful life in the operational inventory |
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| AT what point in the Acquisition cycle is LCC "Locked-in"? |
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Definition
| Around Design Readiness Review to Critical Design Review in the System Development and Demonstration Phase |
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