Homework 2: DoD Acquisition and
Systems Engineering Management
What is the difference between a Life Cycle Model and and Development Life Cycle Model? (1pt)
List the activities and milestones associated with the DoD System Development and Demonstration
Phase Life Cycle Model. What kind of model is it? (1pt)
Explain how the “V” model is essentially a classic waterfall model? Why is it drawn as a “V”? (1pt)
Go to the DAU Systems Engineering web site <http://www.acq.osd.mil/ds/se/publications.htm>.
Download (and skim) a copy of the “Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Preparation Guide”.
Download a copy of my recommended SEP Annotated Outline from Blackboard & read it.
Develop an annotated draft Systems Engineering Plan for your Project (IN YOUR OWN WORDS, DO
NOT COPY MINE) (1 pt)
Develop drafts for each of the following Sections (5 pts):
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1.1.2 Program Description
1.2 Program Technical Status (Address DOD Acquisition Life Cycle)
1.3 Approach for SEP Updates
2.3.1.1 Technical Development Process (Address Development Life Cycle and Systems Engineering Process)
2.3.1.2.1 Technical Planning (Include a WBS)
2.4.2 Technical Reviews
Develop a Team Personality Profile (1 pts):
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Take the Myers-Briggs Test <http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm>
Develop a Team Personality Profile (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/P Result/Score for each team member)
What did you learn?
Note: this Homework should be submitted by this week’s Team Lead. Although the team may wish to delegate
section development, do not forget that each of you needs to develop an understanding of all parts of a SEP.