ARMY DIR 2017-24 — Cross-functional Team Pilot In Support Of Materiel Development
ARMY DIR 2017-24 governs the Cross-Functional Team pilot supporting materiel development and capability delivery.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2017-24
- Title: CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM PILOT IN SUPPORT OF MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT
- Date: 10/06/2017
- Proponent: SECARMY
- Status: ACTIVE
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It establishes eight priority Cross-Functional Team pilots across modernization areas and defines their organizational structure. It sets phases for capability development, experimentation, requirements refinement, and transition into the acquisition system.
Topics covered
- Cross-Functional Team pilots
- Materiel development
- Capability documents
- Developmental Operations
- Modernization priorities
- Acquisition system transition
Questions and answers
What methodology do the Cross-Functional Teams use?
The CFTs will follow a Developmental Operations methodology defined as warfighters and developers working together to prepare sound capability documents that enable the rapid and frequent delivery of capabilities to the warfighter to inform a potential program of record. (paragraph 2)
How many priority Cross-Functional Team pilots will the Army establish?
The Army will stand up eight priority CFTs to pilot a flat organizational construct enhanced by centralized planning and decentralized execution to deliver the best possible return on investment for Soldiers. (paragraph 5)
What authorities govern Cross-Functional Team activities?
All CFT activities will operate in accordance with the authorities granted to the Army in the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System and Department of Defense 5000 series (Defense Acquisition System) directives and instructions. (paragraph 5)