Use of the DOD Joint Technical Architecture in the Acquisition Process
Abstract
This report is the second in a series and discusses the extent that DoD planned and implemented DoD Component use of the Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) to help in achieving weapon systems interoperability requirements and to support affordability and an open systems approach to weapon system design. The JTA specifies a set of primarily commercial specifications and standards that cover information processing, information transfer, content, format, and security. In August 1996, the Office of the Secretary of Defense mandated that acquisition program managers use the JTA for all command, control, communication, and intelligence systems. In November 1998, the Office of the Secretary of Defense broadened the JTA requirement to include all systems that produce, use, or exchange information electronically; cross a functional or DoD Component boundary; or give the warfighter or DoD decisionmaker an operational capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 14, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391627
Entities
People
- Harold C. James
- John E. Meling
- Mary L. Ugone
- Patrick E. Mchale
- Renee L. Gaskin
Organizations
- Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense