SUBJECT: Operation of the Defense Acquisition System References: See References Enclosure

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))