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PURPOSE. This instruction:

a. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5000.01 (Reference (a)), reissues DoD Instruction 5000.02 (Reference (b)) to update established policy for the management of all acquisition programs in accordance with Reference (a), the guidelines of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11 (Reference (c)), and References (j) through (ci).

b. Authorizes Milestone Decision Authorities (MDAs) to tailor the regulatory requirements and acquisition procedures in this instruction to more efficiently achieve program objectives, consistent with statutory requirements and Reference (a).

c. Incorporates and cancels the following directive type memorandums (DTMs):

(1) DTM 09-025 (Reference (d)).

(2) DTM 09-027 (Reference (e)).

(3) DTM 10-015 (Reference (f)).

(4) DTM 10-017 (Reference (g)).

(5) DTM 11-003 (Reference (h)).

(6) DTM 11-009 (Reference (i)).

APPLICABILITY. This instruction applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this instruction as the "DoD Components").