Illustrating the Concept of Operations (CONOPs) Continuum and Its Relationship to the Acquisition Lifecycle

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Abstract:

Though consistently noted as critical to successful system design and implementation, the Concept of Operations CONOPs artifact appears to be underutilized. This report demystifies the CONOPs artifact. It delves into the barriers that prevent optimal use of CONOPs and presents a framework for incorporating an integrated CONOPs into the Defense Acquisition Lifecycle.

Author(s):
Edson, Robert ; Frittman, Jaime
Author Organization(s):
ANSER ARLINGTON VA
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper with briefing charts
Supplementary Note:
7th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium to be held in Monterey, California on 12-13 May 2010. U.S. Government or Federal Rights License. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0049

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPS-AM-10-032
Monitor Series:
NPS-GSBPP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*LIFE CYCLES, *MILITARY PROCUREMENT, *LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, ONTOLOGY, LITERATURE SURVEYS, PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING, SYMPOSIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Economics and Cost Analysis, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
CONOP(CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS), ACQUISITION DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE PROCESSES, BRIEFING CHARTS
Report Date:
2010 May 01
Creation Date:
2010 Oct 20