Agile Methods in Air Force Sustainment: Status and Outlook

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Abstract:

This paper examines using Agile techniques in the software sustainment arena--specifically Air Force programs. The Software Engineering Institute has researched the viability of Agile software development methods within Department of Defense programs and barriers to the adoption of those methods for several years. How software sustainers leverage Agile methods and avoid barriers to using Agile methods are addressed in this paper. In addition, the potential use of a construct called DevOps, a blending of development and operations, is discussed.

Author(s):
Regan, Colleen ; Lapham, Mary A. ; Wrubel, Eileen ; Beck, Stephen ; Bandor, Michael
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER HANSCOM AFB MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0066

Security Markings

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):
CMU/SEI-2014-TN-009
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA8721-05-C-0003
Monitor Series:
AFLCMC/MA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; Cyber; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, *DEFENSE SYSTEMS, *LIFE CYCLE COSTS, AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, COLLABORATIVE TECHNIQUES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DECISION MAKING, INVENTORY CONTROL, LOGISTICS PLANNING, MAINTENANCE, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, TEAMS(PERSONNEL), VIABILITY, WEAPON SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
AGILE, SUSTAINMENT, DEVOPS, BACKLOGS
Report Date:
2014 Oct 01
Creation Date:
2015 Oct 05