Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA)

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.

Directly quoted material is preceeded with a link to the Reference Source.

New/revised text from DoDI 5000.02, Enclosure 13, January 2015, is highlighted in red; deletions are shown as strikethrough text.

PM executes a supportability strategy that meets materiel readiness and operational support performance requirements, is safe, and sustains the capability in the most cost-effective manner.

Capability is operated and supported consistent with MDA approved sustainment plan.

PM or user may propose urgently needed improvements – may be acquired using rapid acquisition procedures.

Post-deployment assessment conducted.

Post-deployment assessment approaches for all programs under DOT&E oversight will be independently reviewed and approved by DOT&E.