ARMY DIR 2017-34 — Acquisition Reform Initiative #7: Improving Cost Estimation And Resourcing
ARMY DIR 2017-34 governs Army cost estimation and resourcing processes, including program costing, funding flexibility, and acquisition planning.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2017-34
- Title: ACQUISITION REFORM INITIATIVE #7: IMPROVING COST ESTIMATION AND RESOURCING
- Date: 11/15/2017
- Proponent: USA
- Status: ACTIVE
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The directive requires updates to Army acquisition, cost and economic analysis, planning, programming, budget execution, and materiel fielding policies. It addresses independent cost estimates, program identifiers, sensitivity analysis, funding flexibility, modernization priorities, and financial benefits tracking.
Applies to: The policies in this directive apply to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Independent cost estimates
- Army Cost Position
- Program cost estimates
- Funding flexibility
- Materiel fielding plans
- Modernization Strategy
- Financial benefits tracking
Questions and answers
What programs require independent cost estimates under ARMY DIR 2017-34?
The Deputy ASA (Cost and Economics), on behalf of the ASA (Financial Management and Comptroller) (FM&C), will develop Independent Cost Estimates for Milestones A, B, and C, and Full-Rate Production decision reviews for the Army Acquisition Executive-selected Acquisition Category (ACAT) II and III programs. (paragraph 3)
How often must the Modernization Strategy update be published?
The DCS, G-8 will update AR 71-9 (Warfighting Capabilities Determination), in coordination with Training and Doctrine Command, to publish a Modernization Strategy update, as needed but at least every 2 years, that contains the authoritative list of investment priorities informed by The Army Plan. (paragraph 3)