Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)
MTA Resources
How To Use This Site
Each page in this pathway presents a wealth of curated knowledge from acquisition policies, guides, templates, training, reports, websites, case studies, and other resources. It also provides a framework for functional experts and practitioners across DoD to contribute to the collective knowledge base. This site aggregates official DoD policies, guides, references, and more.
DoD and Service policy is indicated by a BLUE vertical line.
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MTA Courses
- DAU ACQ 0150 Middle Tier of Acquisition
- DAU MTA Rapid Deployment Training (RDT) webinar, 31 March 2020
MTA Briefings
MTA Powerful Examples
- DAU Powerful Example: B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program – Breaking Down Silos to “Go Faster with Rigor”
- DAU Powerful Example: Army IVAS brings together the right requirements with the right acquisition strategy
DAU MTA Policy Takeaways
- See Slide 39 of DAU MTA Rapid Deployment Training (RDT) webinar, 31 March 2020
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MTA Notional Scenarios
- MTA Scenario Overview
- Scenario One: The Supercomputer (Rapid Prototyping)
- Scenario Two: Crewed ISR Platforms (Rapid Fielding)
- Scenario Three: Attritable Airborne Target (Rapid Prototyping)
- Scenario Four: Operational C2 System (Rapid Prototyping)
- Scenario Five: Hypersonic Long-Range Standoff Missile (Rapid Prototyping)
MTA Templates
- OUSD(A&S) Program Cost and Funding Chart Instructions and Template
- Army Example Acquisition Decision Memorandum (Tab A, Enclosure 1) [Note: CAC required for access]
- MTA Transition Plan Template
MTA Program Execution Resources
- DAVE [Note: CAC required for access] including access to AIR
- Contracting Cone strategies
Rapid Prototyping Resources
Rapid Fielding Resources
MTA Articles
- Army Begins Integrated Tactical Network Tech Acquisition; David Bassett Quoted, July 2020
- Choose Your Own Acquisition Adventure: Ellen Lord, Dec 2019
- Next-Generation Power for the Next-Generation Combat Vehicles, Oct 2019
- Middle-tier acquisition authority features flexible prototype and fielding options, Sept 2019
- Is rapid prototyping the key to space?, Sept 2019
- US Army Acquisition: The Need for Speed, April 2019
- New Middle Tier Rapid Acquisition Sustainment Policy, 25 March 2019
- Navy will use new legal authorities to speed up top acquisition priorities, Jan 2019
- Sci-Fi Acquisition: The Wrath Of Mid-Tier Krog, Dec 2018
- Middle Tier Acquisition brings big changes to DoD, Aug 2018
- Senior Leader Insights into Agile and Middle Tier Acquisition, Aug 2018
- The US Air Force’s top acquisition exec talks hypersonic prototypes and more, July 2018
MTA Videos
- Here’s how the Air Force is using MTA to re-engine the B-52 bomber, Dr. Roper Video, Jun 2019
- Middle Tier Acquisition: Accelerating the Process for Rapid Prototyping and Fielding, DAU Acquisition Training Symposium, April 2019
- Dr. Roper at Acquisition Warfare Symposium, Feb 2019
- Air Force Association Air, Space & Cyberspace Conference, Sept 2018
- Acquisition Reform – Prototyping, Sustainment, PEO Digital, and the Future of Acquisition panel led by Hon Darlene Costello, with leaders from AF SMC, AF RCO, AF LCMC, & PEO
- Hon Dr. Will Roper comments on acquisition reform: Faster, Smarter: Speed is Key
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US Navy (USN) Asst. Secretary James “Hondo” Geurts / David Bray (CXOTALK #296), July 2018
- Defense Panel Discussion on Middle Tier of Acquisition with Mr Ben Fitzgerald, Dr Jetter, and Dr Roper, June 2018
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