AFTCI63-100 — Life Cycle Systems Engineering Of Test Capabilities And Infrastructure

AFTCI63-100 governs standard AFTC T&E Enterprise systems engineering processes and technical management oversight for T&E capabilities.

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  • Publication number: AFTCI63-100
  • Title: LIFE CYCLE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING OF TEST CAPABILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Date: 2020-12-15

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It establishes an AFTC SE framework based on the Defense Acquisition Guidebook and presents eight technical management processes tailored to project or program cost, risk, and complexity. It requires organizational SE Operating Instructions, project planning and risk reporting, periodic reviews, and annual self-assessments.

Applies to: This AFTCI provides the framework within which each organization shall develop and implement an organization-level SE Operating Instruction (OI).

Topics covered

  • Configuration management
  • Decision analysis
  • Requirements management
  • Data management
  • Project planning
  • Risk management
  • Technical management and control
  • Systems engineering self-assessment

Questions and answers

What framework does AFTCI63-100 use for systems engineering?

The AFTC systems engineering approach is based on the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG). (paragraph 3)

What does configuration management ensure?

A good configuration management process ensures that designs are traceable to requirements, that change is controlled and documented, that interfaces are defined and understood, and that there is consistency between the product and its supporting documentation. (paragraph 3)

How must requirements changes be managed?

Requirements should be managed and maintained with discipline so that changes are not executed without recognizing the impact to the project/program. (paragraph 3)

When is a Program/Project Management Plan required?

The Wing/Complex-level TA shall ensure that for all projects/programs amounting to or exceeding $500,000 in total development costs are properly documented in a Program/Project Management Plan (PMP) or equivalent document. (paragraph 3)

How often must systems engineering self-assessments be conducted?

The Wing/Complex-level TA shall ensure that a self-assessment of the Organizational SE processes is conducted at least annually using the AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) as a guide and tailored as appropriate. (paragraph 4)

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