PAM 602-2 — Guide For Human Systems Integration In The System Acquisition Process

PAM 602-2 governs Army human systems integration across the system acquisition process and its related assessments and activities.

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  • Publication number: PAM 602-2
  • Title: GUIDE FOR HUMAN SYSTEMS INTEGRATION IN THE SYSTEM ACQUISITION PROCESS
  • Date: 10/23/2023
  • Proponent: G-1
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers HSI domains, acquisition planning, capability development, assessments, testing and evaluation, contracting, and human viewpoint models. It requires an HSIP to identify key personnel, track issues and risks, and show how HSI fits within development efforts.

Topics covered

  • Human systems integration domains
  • Human Systems Integration Plan
  • Capability development teams
  • Domain assessments
  • Test and evaluation
  • Contract solicitation
  • Human viewpoint models

Questions and answers

How does Army HSI address human considerations during acquisition?

Army HSI ensures human considerations, such as capabilities and limitations, are incorporated into all steps during the system acquisition process. (paragraph 1-4)

What domains make up Army HSI?

To facilitate this, Army HSI is divided into seven domains which are listed below and detailed in paragraph 1 5. (paragraph 1-4)

What does the manpower domain address?

Manpower addresses the number of military and civilian personnel required and potentially available to operate, maintain, sustain, and provide training for systems in accordance with Section 2434 of 10 USC. (paragraph 1-5)

What is training required to do for a system?

Training is required to bridge the gap between the target audiences existing level of knowledge and that required to effectively operate, deploy/employ, maintain, and support the system within the context of the operational environment. (paragraph 2-1)

What does the Human Systems Integration Plan have to identify and track?

The HSIP must identify the key personnel in the HSI Program, track issues and risks, and identify how HSI fits in the PMs overall development efforts and ongoing HSI activities. (paragraph 3-1)

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