Proponents and Requirements Primer
Abstract
Modern, reliable equipment is essential to all Marines to maximize their warfighting capability. Acquisition of new warfighting systems is always a challenge, and if this acquisition battle is lost, the future warfighting capability of the Corps could be degraded. It is imperative that Marines become familiar with the processes of acquiring new systems and become masters of this new type of "warfare." Despite the extensive directives, each Service approaches the requirements process differently. The foundation of the Marine Corps acquisition system is the Concept-Based Requirement System (CBR). A key element of this system is the requirements process. This process is driven by the inputs and interrelationships among the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Master Plan (MMP), the Marine Corps Long-Range Plan (MCLRP), the CINC's Preparedness Assessments Reports (CSPARs), Mission Area Analysis (MAA) studies, Fleet Operational Needs Statements (FONS), and lessons learned. There are two major methods used to work deficiencies through the requirements process: (1) the Remedial Action Program (RAP), and (2) FONS. While the RAP and FONS processes are different methods of identifying deficiencies, once they reach the proponent, the actions from that point on are the same. The proponent plays an important role in staffing a requirement through the acquisition process. By creating a greater awareness and understanding of the Marine Corps requirements process Marines are provided another means to improve their combat capability. The requirements process requires months of tedious staff work, but the end result is a Marine Corps that will be better able to confront the threats of the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA529063
Entities
People
- John T. Cunnings
Organizations
- Marine Corps University