1. JTAMS PRE-MILESTONE B ANALYSIS
PRACTICUM 2
JTAMS PRE-MILESTONE B ANALYSIS
23 September FY 1
TEAM #
PM: (Insert Student Name Here)
DPM: (Insert Student Name Here)
Presentation Intro/Overview
JTAMS PDSS Risk Analysis
Risk Mitigation Analysis
Measures Update Analysis
CR-IPT Requirements Analysis
Revised Cost Analysis
Program Protection Plan Analysis
Security Control Analysis
PRACTICUM 2
Student Instructions:
Each team will develop the practicum solution slide package using the templated slides provided, the given scenario, the artifacts to include those provided in the Job Aids folder.
All slides will be submitted to the instructors electronically (Blackboard/Shared Drive) and hard copy (printed 2 slides per page and double sided)
Each team will designate a PM and Deputy PM to present the results of the analysis prepared by the team. You will have 1.5 hours for research and development of the practicum solution. The PM and Deputy PM will have 5 minutes to present their designated slides.
Instructor Notes:
The 5 teams will each brief the selected slides and the instructor will grade the individual briefers for an individual “PM” grade according to the rubric. Each team will have 2 briefers per practicum.
Instructors will also grade the entire package for the team grade according to the rubric – this will be done after the presentation time. All practicums are followed by in-class homework time for the students so the instructors can take that 30 minutes to execute the team and individual grading.
The 5 teams will be divided up so that both instructors will take briefings – since there are 5 teams and normally 2 instructors, one instructor will take 3 teams (6 briefers) and the other instructor will take 2 teams (4 briefers). I recommend the instructor taking the 3 teams stay in the classroom and condense their feedback during the actual session. The instructor taking the 2 teams can use the required “team room” and can take that opportunity to elaborate on the major takeaways and other learning points.
There is no penalty IAW the rubric for students exceeding the 5 minutes per brief – however, it is important for the instructors to enforce this time limit especially if you do not have a separate team room and/or a 2d instructor. There is sufficient time in the schedule to conduct all briefings in one classroom. Additionally, there is the option of not having some students brief – if you elect this option, you can designate the students that did not brief P1-P3 to brief during P4 or grade the student during the Discussion Panel brief (the DP option should be the option of last resort)
Summary/ Recommendations – PM and DPM
PRACTICUM 2

2. Software Spec Review (SSR)
Define the purpose of a Software Specification Review (SSR)?
Reviews and evaluates the maturity of software requirements
Validates software related Item Performance Specifications
Establishes software specific requirements to be included in the Allocated baseline
Examines Software Requirements and Interface Requirements Specifications
Examines the Operations Concept Document
Where is the review normally held and who usually runs the review?
Contractor site but run by the government
Is this a mandatory review? No – only PDR and CDR are mandatory
Juggernaut, V-Robotics and Robots-R-Us were awarded contracts to build design documentation for the SSR; CPAF contracts stipulates that SSR must be held by Dec FY2.
Should we hold the SSR as scheduled or delay it?
RECOMMENDATION: Do a Hybrid Approach; Hold Pre-SSR on-time, in Dec FY2 and Final SSR when software events have been accomplished (event driven).
Why?
We want to keep Contractor’s feet to the fire without jeopardizing their confidence; people work to milestones.
We are not prepared to do a SSR by Dec FY2 since key FUAV and JCCS interfaces are not defined. We can not completely build the IRS, a pre-requisite of the SSR.
We are not prepared to do a SSR by Dec FY2 since the Software Requirements Specification (SRS) can not be 100% completed due to new requirement changes in the Firebird.
PRACTICUM 2
See: See: Job Aids\Technical Reviews – External sources are needed to further define SSR’s - Also need to analyze the SSR impacts based on the scenario.
See: “Information On Technical Reviews.doc” located in the TECHNICAL REVIEWS Directory
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages (with reference to the overall JTAMS program) for the timing of this SSR. Should we hold to the scheduled date or wait until completion of appropriate key SSR entrance/exit criteria (See Job Aids)
In your analysis, ensure that you address at least three (3) factors that could drive the success or failure of the SSR, including lifecycle review entry and exit criteria. The three (3) factors should support your recommendation .

3. CR-IPT Requirements Analysis (Summary of Changes and Impact on JTAMS)
Identify JTAMS requirements that have changed from the DRAFT CDD to the new Final DRAFT CDD
CDD Changes
Impacts
Status Reporting: allowed PM JTAMS to show the sub-system(s) causing the most problems so an operator analysis could be done manually vice automatic logistics prediction of mission success in Inc 1
Decreases JTAMS requirements for Increment #1; Saves on cost and schedule for increment 1.
Video Replay: Had replay of robot video feeds in Increment 1.
Moved to Increment 2.
Decreases JTAMS requirements for Increment #1; saves on cost and schedule for increment 1
Secure Transmission: Added security measures for transmitting JTAMS data - Secure data link and secure data tagging required between FUAV, JUGV and JCCS/JTAMS.
Increases JTAMS requirements for Increment #1; increases cost and schedule
Open Architecture. Open Architecture requirement created as a KPP.
Increases JTAMS requirements for Increment #1 but should decrease Life-Cycle costs.
Security (KPP). - transaction Security: JTAMS must ensure that JRATS provides a secure system for moving logistical transactions between the robots and JCCS/JTAMS; this is now a KPP.
Increases JTAMS costs for all Increments – could also impact schedule and performance
Life-Cycle Logistics Support Data. JTAMS must purchase supporting Data from supporting contractors.
Increases JTAMS costs for all Increments
PRACTICUM 2
See: Job Aids/Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS)
Your CR-IPT is focused on understanding the full requirements for the JTAMS project. Analyze the requirements and capabilities documents to better understand JTAMS requirements. These documents include the ICD and the DRAFT CDD. You have some friends at the J-8 who just sent you what they are calling a “Final Draft” CDD which has not been formally released.
Your task is to identify those JTAMS capabilities and requirements that have changed from the DRAFT CDD to this new Final DRAFT CDD. Explain the impact/trade-off made of these changes on the JTAMS program?
Note: see student slide template for Practicum 2
See: ‘JRATS_JTAMS_FINAL_DRAFT_CDD_Inc_1_Ver 1 0.doc’ in directory ‘JCIDS DOCUMENTS’ and review the CDD from Practicum 1
ANSWER:
Must put DRAFT CDD next to FINAL DRAFT CDD to see deltas
These are DIRECTLY out of the CDDs—EASY to FIND and EASY to see the DELTAS; This gives them PRACTICE in READING requirements and understanding typical Tradeoffs.
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4. JTAMS PDSS Risk Assessment
Conduct a Risk Assessment of the JTAMS software development effort.
Identify three(3) Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) risks. (NOTE: Identify one for PAMS, one for OBD, and one for Juggernaut (all related to areas involving software development and support)
Identify a mitigation strategy for the identified risks
Summarize cost and schedule implications
Risk Statement #1 (PAMS): If PAMS SW is not modified into a modern, more supportable language, then PDSS costs will be high to fix or change
Risk Statement #2 (OBD): If OBD reuse code used as is (without addressing the existing patches), then it will be very complex/difficult to maintain with cost and schedule implications.
Risk Statement #3 (Juggernaut): If Juggernaut design and coding quality is not followed closely, then we may end up with a hard to support product line during software sustainment costing us time and money
PRACTICUM 2
See: Lesson 9 Practicum 2 Scenario Update located in Practicum 2 Folder
REFERENCES:

5. JTAMS PDSS Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plans (RISK #1)
PAMS Risk Identification and mitigation
(Background: Army TAMS/PAMS code was built in an obsolete programming language.)
Risk Statement: If PAMS SW is not modified into a modern, more supportable language, then PDSS costs will be high to fix or change
Risk Mitigation Strategy Choose a Modern Language, like C++ or JAVA, and mandate the migration of all code to this modern, more supportable language.
Summarize any cost and schedule implications: Students should identify that there will be potentially significant cost and schedule implications that will need to be analyzed.
Risk Analysis Overview
PRACTICUM 2
See: Lesson 9 Practicum 2 Scenario Update located in Practicum 2 Folder I
Initial F
Final P C S
Adjust Risk Matrix Expectation consistent with Mitigation Planning

6. JTAMS PRE-MILESTONE B ANALYSIS
PRACTICUM 2
JTAMS PRE-MILESTONE B ANALYSIS
23 September FY 1
TEAM #
PM: (Insert Student Name Here)
DPM: (Insert Student Name Here)
Presentation Intro/Overview
JTAMS PDSS Risk Analysis
Risk Mitigation Analysis
Measures Update Analysis
CR-IPT Requirements Analysis
Revised Cost Analysis
Program Protection Plan Analysis
Security Control Analysis
PRACTICUM 2
Student Instructions:
Each team will develop the practicum solution slide package using the templated slides provided, the given scenario, and the artifacts provided in the Job Aids folder.
All slides will be submitted to the instructors electronically (Blackboard/Shared Drive) and hard copy (printed 2 slides per page and double sided)
Each team will designate a PM and Deputy PM to present the results of the analysis prepared by the team. You will have 1.5 hours for research and development of the practicum solution. The PM and Deputy PM will have 8 minutes to present their designated slides.
Instructor Notes:
The 5 teams will each brief the selected slides and the instructor will grade the individual briefers for an individual “PM” grade according to the rubric. Each team will have 2 briefers per practicum.
Instructors will also grade the entire package for the team grade according to the rubric – this will be done after the presentation time. All practicums are followed by in-class homework time for the students so the instructors can take that 30 minutes to execute the team and individual grading.
The 5 teams will be divided up so that both instructors will take briefings – since there are 5 teams and normally 2 instructors, one instructor will take 3 teams (6 briefers) and the other instructor will take 2 teams (4 briefers). I recommend the instructor taking the 3 teams stay in the classroom and condense their feedback during the actual session. The instructor taking the 2 teams can use the required “team room” and can take that opportunity to elaborate on the major takeaways and other learning points.
There is no penalty IAW the rubric for students exceeding the 8 minutes per brief – however, it is important for the instructors to enforce this time limit especially if you do not have a separate team room and/or a 2d instructor. There is sufficient time in the schedule to conduct all briefings in one classroom. Additionally, there is the option of not having some students brief – if you elect this option, you can designate the students that did not brief P1-P3 to brief during P4 or grade the student during the Discussion Panel brief (the DP option should be the option of last resort)
Summary/ Recommendations – PM and DPM
PRACTICUM 2

7. Measurement Analysis Information Need Description Measurable Concept
Identify information needs for the TMRR Phase
For one information need, Identify a measurable concept, the base measure, and the measurement methods
Information Need
Rationale
Is the project or service meeting scheduled milestones (PDR and SSR)?
Actual versus planned milestones
Is there enough staff with the required skills?
Looking at the number of staff by skill level, number of staff on project and projected staff, and staff that has been added, removed, or quit.
How many patches need to be made for the OBD application within TAMS?
Depending on the number of patches not applied will determine system vulnerabilities.
What is the estimated completion date for defining the key interfaces for the FUAV/JUGV, JTAMS, and the JCCS systems?
A delay in defining the key interfaces will impact the completion of the PDR.
Information Need Description
Information Need
Is JTAMS on track to meet schedule?
Information Category
Schedule and Progress
Measurable Concept
Work Unit Progress
Base Measure Specification
Base Measures
Number of Open Problem Reports
Number of Closed Problem Reports
Measurement Methods
Count the cumulative number of problem reports open
Count the cumulative number of problem reports closed
PRACTICUM 2
See: Lesson 9 Practicum 2 Scenario Update located in Practicum 2 Folder AND Job Aids/Measures Identify appropriate information needs for this stage of development.
The students should use the information from the Measures folder in the Job Aids. Again, as in Practicum 1, their information needs will differ from yours. These answers are the school solution but the students solution may be as “correct”.
This slide represents some additional Information needs – the students do not need to develop more than one slide – this is for the instructor only and meant only to provide additional examples
REFERENCES:

8. Revised Cost Analysis (EMD)
Compute the EMD costs for MRES and update the total JTAMS cost
V-Robotics Cost Estimate is
Overall SW Development Cost for the JTAMS is $17.2M
SW O&S for JTAMS for 15 years is $15.7M
JTAMS Life Cycle Costs are $32.9M
Robots-R-Us Cost Estimate is
Overall SW Development Cost for JTAMS is $21.8M
SW O&S for JTAMS for 15 years is $34.5M
JTAMS Life Cycle Costs are $56.3M
Recommendation: V-Robotics
Why?
V-Robotics has lower Life-Cycle Costs (LCC)
LCC is lower because v-Robotics uses an Open Architecture approach with a less complex software architecture
V-Robotics is a CMMI Level 5 software developer
Robots-R-Us uses many COTS products and their software architecture does not emphasize Open; Also, their software algorithms for mapping the earth are complex and will be hard to support over the life-cycle.
PRACTICUM 2
See: Job Aids/Budget Documents/SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SITUATION
ANSWER:
***LOAD THE “JTAMS with VROBOTICS Answer v<Date>.COCOMOII FILE” into the DAU Cost Estimator***
The students may come up with some different numbers – this is expected and should be based on their assessments of the scenario.
Note that the maintenance costs come from the cost estimator – use the “view Maintenance Calculation”

9. Program Protection Plan Analysis
Identify the key players in the development and sustainment of the PPP:
The JTAMS PO is responsible for the JTAMS PPP. The JTAMS PO Security Manager is responsible for implementing security countermeasures
Project Office (PO) JTAMS is the update authority
Program Executive Officer JRATS is the approval authority
What is the final assessment regarding CPI and CF?
No Organic CPI has been identified for JTAMS FUAV’s and JUGV’s. The JTAMS PO identified some components as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) in various JTAMS systems to be assessed for possible inherited CPI.
The JTAMS PO determined that the JTAMS has no CF Priority Level 1 (Catastrophic). All CF Priority Level 2 are mitigated through various means to ensure that the risk of failure of any one component is reduced to a marginal level. This assessment is based on system design elements built into the FUAV’s and JUGV’s design. Alternative capabilities and redundant design utilizing separate and distinct technologies/components reduce the vulnerability to any single adversarial attack methodology. JTAMS FUAV’s and JUGV’s are so configured so that none of the identified CF Level 2 is a single point of failure for a system.
PRACTICUM 2
The students should use the information from the Program Protection folder in the Job Aids. JTAMS now has a program protection plan. All of the answers come directly from the PPP in the Job Aids.
CFI: (1) Derive and display FUAV state information; the mitigated risk to this CF is assessed as low. This assessment is based on system design elements built into the UAV design. Alternative capabilities and redundant design utilizing separate and distinct technologies/components reduce the vulnerability to any single adversarial attack methodology, see Figure 7.0-1: Program Risk Matrix.
(2) Providing threat identification, classification, and location information, derived from hosted ASE and displayed through the same critical components (existing mitigations, as well as, a redundant stand-alone display).

10. Security Control Analysis
Explain the role and importance of Security Controls: Security controls are the safeguards/countermeasures prescribed for information systems or organizations that are designed to: (i) protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information that is processed, stored, and transmitted by those systems/organizations; and (ii) satisfy a set of defined security requirements
Describe Control AC-6: The organization employs the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.
Provide an overview of Needlines 5 and 6:
Which AC-6 controls should be implemented?
Explain how implementation of these controls may improve the security posture of JTAMS
(1) LEAST PRIVILEGE | AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO SECURITY FUNCTIONS Ensures only privileged users/processes have access to the security functions needed to perform their required JTAMS mission. Related controls: AC-17, AC-18, AC-19.
(2) LEAST PRIVILEGE | NON-PRIVILEGED ACCESS FOR NONSECURITY FUNCTIONS Ensures non-privileged users/processes only use non-privileged accounts or roles when accessing non-security functions. Maintains a distinction between privileged and non-privileged accounts. Related control: PL-4.
(5) LEAST PRIVILEGE | PRIVILEGED ACCOUNTS Restricts privileged accounts on JTAMS to assigned personnel/roles, such as System Admins/Privileged Users. Related control: CM-6.
(9) LEAST PRIVILEGE | AUDITING USE OF PRIVILEGED FUNCTIONS Provides access for only auditing the execution of privileged user/process functions. Related control: AU-2.
(10) LEAST PRIVILEGE | PROHIBIT NON-PRIVILEGED USERS FROM EXECUTING PRIVILEGED FUNCTIONS Prevents non-privileged users from executing privileged functions to include disabling, circumventing, or altering implemented security safeguards/countermeasures.
NL_5 and NL_6 - Parts requisitions, parts status, maintenance records, etc P1
LOW Not Selected
MOD AC-6(1) (2) (5) (9) (10)
HIGH AC-6(1) (2) (3) (5) (9) (10)
PRACTICUM 2
NIST Special Publication Revision 4: Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations: APPENDIX F, SECURITY CONTROL CATALOG: SECURITY CONTROLS, ENHANCEMENTS, AND SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE (Page 157)
Explain the role and importance of Security Controls
Describe control AC-6 and the role of the related controls identified with AC-6
Given the OV-2 NL’s (need lines) developed during the Architecture Exercise, explain how implementing AC-6 and the related controls could be important to the overall security architecture of JTAMS.
NOTE: The OV-1 may also be helpful in discussing the various aspects of the AC-6 Control.
There could be a variety of answers and rationale for the various controls and the chosen needlines. AC-6 is described below. This provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of the controls and the relationship between the OV-2 (architecture document) and the selection of security controls.
AC-6 LEAST PRIVILEGE Control: The organization employs the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.
Supplemental Guidance: Organizations employ least privilege for specific duties and information systems. The principle of least privilege is also applied to information system processes, ensuring that the processes operate at privilege levels no higher than necessary to accomplish required organizational missions/business functions. Organizations consider the creation of additional processes, roles, and information system accounts as necessary, to achieve least privilege. Organizations also apply least privilege to the development, implementation, and operation of organizational information systems. Related controls: AC-2, AC-3, AC-5, CM-6, CM-7, PL-2.

11. Summary of Readiness for Milestone B
Readiness for SFR, SSR, PDR and Milestone B?
SSS-1? YES
CDD-1 Validation? NOT approved yet.
RFP Decision? No
PDR-A INC 1? Not Yet
RDP and Capability Drops Identified? Yes
PPP updated? Yes
Recommendation? Not Ready to Proceed to MS B, Move SSS under Gov’t CM, Validate CDD, Release RFP, Complete PDR
PRACTICUM 2
Whatever their answer here will work…as long as they have justification. Much of the answer can be obtained from the scenario.
Some potential discussion points:
SSS-1: Completed; needs to be moved under Gov’t CM
CDD-1 Validation: Proposed Final CDD Developed (07 Oct FY1); needs validation
RFP Decision: awaiting CDD-V
PDR-A INC 1: Six months out in schedule
RDP: Approved 01 Apr FY1
PPP: Approved
Recommendation: Not ready for MS-B
Move SSS under Gov’t CM
Validate CDD
Release RFP
Complete PDR

12. BACK-UP
PRACTICUM 2

13. Measurement Information Needs
Review and present the information needs identified in Practicum 1
Information Need
Rationale
Are stakeholder issues identified, tracked and resolved?
Given the joint nature of JTAMS, stakeholder engagement must be managed effectively.
Are interface requirements defined?
Is there an effective interface change management process?
JTAMS is part of a system of systems. Interfaces internal to JTAMS must be effectively managed as well as interfaces to other JRATS systems.
Are software assurance requirements defined?
Both PAMS and OBD present high security risks.
How will we know that the two MRES prototypes are maturing technically?
Have technical readiness levels been defined for MRES?
MRES is an unprecedented capability and presents high development risk.
Will JTAMS operate effectively and seamlessly as part of JRATS?
Interface errors as well as errors internal to JTAMS will provide a window into system quality.
PRACTICUM 2
The students should use the information from the Measures folder in the Job Aids
This is the school solution for the information needs the students were to have developed in Practicum 1. They will have this slide in their template. This is an opportunity for the instructor to highlight these information needs and discuss the rationale.
What are the information needs for the JTAMS sub-systems? You will have to identify the information needs as you refer the practicum materials. Write down the questions that you want the measures to answer.
JOB AIDS:
Measurement ICM table (see columns “information categories” and “questions”)
This is a set of information needs – there are many others that can be listed.

14. Risk Burn Down Plan (optional – for planning)
HIGH
MED-HIGH
Calendar Months
LOW-MED 1
Current Assessment: 2 3 n 4
TIME
NOW
Action
Who 1 2 3 4 5
This slide does not have to be presented – it is provided for student use – students can use it to elaborate on their risk analysis planning
LOW
Place actions on Burn Down Chart consistent with Mitigation Planning

15. PRACTICUM 1 LO’S: LSN LO ELO DESCRIPTION SLIDE Also assessed in: LSN 7
TLO 2.1.1
Given a Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) acquisition scenario, create appropriate acquisition strategies to promote the most effective technical and business solution.
2-12
P2-P4   
ELO
Given a description of an IT acquisition need, assess documentation to ensure specific information provides a clear understanding of the intended IT acquisition objectives from program outset.
2 – 4, 10
ELO
Given an IT/SIS acquisition program, apply a cost estimation methodology to recommend appropriate strategies for budget execution within the legislation and guidance of PPBE.
5, 6, 9 P2
ELO
Apply a cost estimation methodology to the analysis of an acquisition program to determine the status of budget execution throughout the acquisition life cycle, 9
ELO
Determine the impact of COTS and other Cost Drivers on achieving an accurate estimation of Program costs.
6, 9
ELO
Given an acquisition program, analyze a work breakdown structure (WBS) 8
ELO
Discuss the impact of Title 40/CCA on acquisition of Information Technology (IT). 10
N/A
ELO
Apply the eleven (11) compliancy requirements of Title 40/CCA to a given DoD IT System.
ELO
Given an Acquisition scenario, select the appropriate Acquisition model. 5
ELO
Identify relevant considerations that influence the acquisition lifecycle of a software-reliant system.
6, 7
ELO
Given a DoD acquisition scenario, apply laws and DoD directives to ensure successful IT systems management throughout the acquisition life cycle.
ELO
Given a scenario, identify program IT decision information requirements. 11

16. PRACTICUM 2 LO’S:
LSN LO
ELO
DESCRIPTION
SLIDE 11
TLO 2.1.1
Given a Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) acquisition scenario, create appropriate acquisition strategies to promote the most effective technical and business solution.
ELO
Given an IT/SIS acquisition program, apply a cost estimation methodology to recommend appropriate strategies for budget execution within the legislation and guidance of PPBE. 8
ELO
Apply a cost estimation methodology to the analysis of an acquisition program to determine the status of budget execution throughout the acquisition life cycle,
ELO
Explain the DoD Systems Engineering Process in the context of an IT/SW Development. 2
ELO
Given a DoD acquisition scenario, apply laws and DoD directives to ensure successful IT systems management throughout the acquisition life cycle.
3, 11
ELO
Given a description of an IT acquisition need, assess documentation to ensure specific information provides a clear understanding of the intended IT acquisition objectives from program outset. 3
ELO
Identify relevant considerations that influence the acquisition lifecycle of a software-reliant system.
4, 5, 2, 8
ELO
Given a scenario, identify program IT decision information requirements. 7
ELO
Create a set of program IT measures that are linked to the program decision information requirements.
ELO
Apply the measurement results to support IT program decisions.
ELO
Identify risks inherent to Information Technology (IT) system acquisition.
4, 5
ELO
Apply the five components of the DoD Risk Management Process Model to a given IT acquisition scenario
ELO
Apply the Program Protection Plan to an IT Acquisition Scenario. 9
ELO
Given an IT acquisition scenario, choose the appropriate controls for a system based on confidentiality, integrity, or availability requirements. 10
PRACTICUM 2