1. JTAMS MILESTONE A ANALYSIS
15 August FY 0
TEAM #
DPM: (Insert Student Name Here)
PM: (Insert Student Name Here)
JTAMS SW Architecture
WBS Structure Assessment
Affordability Analysis
Title 40, CCA Analysis
Measures Analysis
Summary/Conclusions
Presentation Intro/Overview
JRATS/JTAMS Description
JTAMS Operational Concept
AoA Analysis
Acquisition Model Selection
IT Box Analysis
Practicum 1
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 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)

2. JRATS/JTAMS Descriptions
Provide a brief summary of the background of the JRATS Program (ACAT, MDA, system overview):
JRATS is an ACAT ID, MDAP program. The MDA is the USD ATL. JRATS is a PEO and has four (4) sub-systems: Firebird Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (FUAV), Joint Unmanned Ground System (JUGV) , Joint Command and Control System (JCCS) and JTAMS. JRATS provides the war-fighter with air and ground robots for offensive and defensive tactics.
Provide a brief summary of the background of the JTAMS Program (ACAT, MDA, system overview):
JTAMS is an ACAT IAM, MAIS program. The MDA is the DoD CIO. JTAMS is part of the JRATS PEO and is a sub-system of JRATS. JTAMS will provide automated logistics capabilities to the JRATS program.
What is the current status (where are we in the Acquisition Process in terms of Milestones, Reviews, and approved or working documents)?
JTAMS is preparing for the Alternate Systems Review (ASR) and Milestone A. JTAMS has an approved MDD ADM, AoA, JART ICD, Acquisition Strategy (AS), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and Cybersecurity (IA) Strategy.
1. Describe the background on JRATS? For example, what ACAT is it? Describe the status of JRATS—where are we and what are we preparing for? What documentation has been approved?
Background: Describe the background on JRATS? For example, what ACAT is it?
Status: Describe the status of JRATS—where are we and what are we preparing for? What documentation has been approved?
ANSWER:
Described in the situation and in the front portions of every major document prepared.
REFERENCES: Student Situation

3. JTAMS Operational Concept
Describe the JTAMS required capabilities (use the OV-1 to provide your overview)
OV-1
Required Capabilities
The following capabilities are required of JTAMS:
- On-line, timely remote operational diagnostics capabilities must be provided for all JRATS components to maximize probability of mission success.
- Capabilities are needed to do expert system analysis of mission, weather, terrain, logistics resources and to make a logistical prediction of mission success.
- Capabilities are needed to track unit-level maintenance activities and supply actions and interface with supporting in-theater retail supply systems such as the Army’s various Standard Army Maintenance Information Systems (STAMISs) and ultimately the Global Combat Support System (GCSS) for timely logistics support.
- Operational training simulator capability for mission rehearsals is required.
5. What is the operational concept for JTAMS?
ANSWER:
FROM THE JTAMS SEP – OV-1
1.1. Program Description and Applicable Documents (OV-1).
REFERENCES: JTAMS SEP OV-1

4. AoA Analysis What are the potential implications for sustainment?
AoA looked at three Alternatives
Non-Developmental Software (NDS) Solution
ERP/COTS Solution
New Start
What did the MDA direct?
MDD ADM directed NDS solution (software reuse) from the Army Long Range Acquisition and Targeting System (LRATS), Training and Maintenance System (TAMS)
Why is this a good recommendation? (address capability and cost)
Army TAMS already has three of the four logistics functions built and operational
Software reuse of Army TAMS will be the most cost effective solution at an estimated $60M compared to $65 to $80M for an all COTS solution (ERP) or $90M for a new start program.
7. Describe the results of the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA). What are the three options? What system did the MDA channel JTAMS towards?
ANSWER:
From the JTAMS AoA:
Findings
Cost-Effectiveness of Alternatives
Alternative (1) is to maximize NDS from the LRATS TAMS program, other COTS and GOTS. The cost estimate for doing this is estimated to be between $55M and $60M depending on the amount of reused code we actually have to rewrite. There are legacy architectures to deal with and many IA issues which are cost drivers that impact this estimate. New code development (GOTS) was based on actual costs from LRATS TAMS development costs. TAMS development costs were $25M and, with the addition of MRES our costs will be more than double that of TAMS.
Alternative (2) is to find an ERP solution (all COTS). The cost estimate for doing this is also between $65M and $80M. Unknown cost drivers of the amount of middleware (gluecode), issues with data rights and the many IA issues make this alternative a big unknown.
Alternative (3) is to create JTAMS with a new GOTS development. This has been estimated to be $90M. The main cost driver would be the development of MRES. We would still use a COTS database, but there would be a cost to re-building all of the data elements, scripts and macros that would be associated with this new effort. Unknown cost drivers are hiring the right software developers who are able to deliver the products on time and on budget. Maintaining this system would be very expensive with the burden on the government to sustain this system. New code development (GOTS) was based on actual costs from LRATS TAMS development costs.
Conclusion
The most cost-effective alternative for building JTAMS is (1) Maximize NDS, where we use a balance of reused GOTS, COTS and new GOTS. Estimated costs are $60M to do alternate 1.
What are the potential implications for sustainment?
Program is inheriting legacy software – student should at least point out that this is a risk
REFERENCES: JTAMS AoA and the ADM

5. Acquisition Model Selection
Select one of the models for JTAMS development, explain the model in additional detail (include risk), and justify your selection.
Selected Model Depiction
Model 6: Hybrid Model B (Software Dominant)
… depicts how a software intensive product development can include a mix of incrementally deployed software products or releases that include intermediate software builds
Risk Management in Hybrid Models:
Highly integrated complex software and hardware development poses special risks to program cost and schedule performance.
Technical, cost, and schedule risks associated with hardware and software development must be managed throughout the program’s life cycle and will be a topic of special interest at all decision points and milestones.
Model Overview (including risk):
14. What is the acquisition approach for developing and fielding JTAMS?
ANSWER: NOTE: either model 3 or Model 6 are justifiable answers
From the AS and Integrated Schedules
2.1. An incremental acquisition approach will be used for the overall JRATS system. JTAMS development will aligned those planned increments. JRATS Increment 1 (JRATS-1) will focus on the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Fire Support and Direct Fire mission functionality. JTAMS incremental 1 (JTAMS-1) will support this JRATS-1 planned functionality. Specifically, JTAMS-1 will provide the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) (status-threshold), Parts Management System (PAMS), and Mission Rehearsal System (MRES) (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR)) threshold capabilities for JRATS-1.
JTAMS-1 will hold two Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) for each of two planned competitive prototypes for the MRES portion of JTAMS prior to MS B. Following planned contractor down-select and a successful MS B decision, a follow-on PDR is tentatively planned post-MS B to address the complete JTAMS. The second PDR will take place after milestone B and will address any issues concerning integration of MRES with OBD, PAMS and THS with FUAV, JUGV and JCCS that were not resolved prior to MS B. A draft CDD will be provided for the first PDR, prior to milestone B. See notional schedule at Annex A.
2.2. Planned JRATS increment 2 (JRATS-2) will incorporate force protection functionality. Via evolutionary development, the corresponding JTAMS-2 segment will upgrade the OBD software to include an expert system capability which will analyze mission data and perform logistics prediction mission planning. MRES will be upgraded to include Fire Support, Direct Fire and Force Protection mission rehearsals. Other JTAMS subsystems will be upgraded accordingly. These increment 2 efforts will be the subject of a separate AS and are not covered here.
Justification: This model complies with all of the existing guidance concerning JTAMS development (incremental, includes SW builds, etc) 5
REFERENCES: DoDI

6. IT BOX Analysis Based on the JROCM and the IS ICD, develop the IT Box
Organization & Oversight
Chair: FCB Battlespace Awareness (BA)
Co-chairs
Joint Staff J6 & Army G6
Service & COCOM Representatives
JTAMS Operational Sponsor
Capabilities and Initial Values
KPPs
NR-KPP
System Availability
Materiel Availability
KSAs
Exchange of Data
Hardware Refresh and System
Enhancements & Integration Cost Controls
Lifecycle Cost= $26.57M (FY1-15)
Per year = $1.77M
Rationale: Conform to size, weight and power limitation for unmanned systems deployments
Applications & System Software
Development Cost Controls
• Lifecycle Cost = $15.3M (FY1-15)
• Per year = $1.02M
Rationale: Unprecedented Software systems; OSA principals
JTAMS MRES IS ICD
Oversight: Army ITMC – Army G6 Lead
Program Execution:
JRATS PEO/JTAMS PMO
See: ‘Job Aids\Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS)’
SECTION 3
The intent is for the student to garner the information for the IT Box from the JROCM and IS ICD. This was taught in Less 2 JCIDS.
Ref: JTAMS MRES IS ICD and the JROCM

7. JTAMS MILESTONE A ANALYSIS
15 August FY 0
TEAM #
DPM: (Insert Student Name Here)
PM: (Insert Student Name Here)
JTAMS SW Architecture
WBS Structure Assessment
Affordability Analysis
Title 40, CCA Analysis
Measures Analysis
Summary/Conclusions
Presentation Intro/Overview
JRATS/JTAMS Description
JTAMS Operational Concept
AoA Analysis
Acquisition Model Selection
IT Box Analysis
Practicum 1
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 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)

8. JTAMS Software Architecture
Identify the JTAMS Software Architecture and explain the purpose /mission of each sub-system
Identify the JTAMS Software Architecture and explain the purpose /mission of each sub-system
REFERENCES: JTAMS SEP

9. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Assessment
Describe the WBS and identify the reference it was derived from [Insert WBS Picture]
Explain why this is a good WBS: It covers the sub-systems and critical processes required for success. (Product and Process WBS)
Derived from the: ELECTRONIC/AUTOMATED SOFTWARE SYTEMS from MIL-HBK-881A, Appendix B
12. Show the JRATS-JTAMS WBS Structure and state where this structure was derived from? Why is this a good WBS?
ANSWER:
From the SEP
WBS Defined. From Mil-HBK 881A, ELECTRONIC/AUTOMATED SOFTWARE SYTEMS from MIL-HBK-881A, Appendix B
Why? It covers the sub-systems and critical processes required for success. (Product and Process WBS)
REFERENCES: SEP

10. Affordability Analysis / Cost Estimation
OBD with reuse from Army TAMS
TMRR Phase Cost – $1.1M
PAMS with reuse from Army TAMS
TMRR Phase Cost - $.475M
THS with reuse from Army TAMS
TMRR Phase Cost - $.298M
MRES Unprecedented
TMRR Phase Cost - $4.4M x 2 (Two Competing Prototypes) = $8.8M
TOTAL JTAMS TMRR BUDGET = $10.6M
Management Reserve was 10%
See Job Aids / Budgeting DAU Cost Estimator and JTAMS COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY for Pract 1.xlsx
15. Describe our POM input. Validate the Software Cost Estimate using DAU Cost Estimator. Show computations.
REFERENCES: DAU Cost Estimator

11. Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA) Compliance#
Compliance Action
Documentation 1
Make a determination that the acquisition supports core, priority functions of the DoD.
ICD Approval, 27 Oct FY0 2
Establish outcome-based performance measures linked to strategic goals. 3
Redesign the processes that the system supports to reduce costs, improve effectiveness and maximize the use of commercial off-the-shelf technology.
AoA Approval Jul FY0 and AS Approval, Aug FY0 4
Determine that no private sector or government source can better support the function.
AoA Approval Jul FY0 and AS Approval Aug FY0 5
Conduct Analysis of Alternatives
AoA Approval Jul FY0 6
Conduct an economic analysis that includes a calculation of the return on investment; or for non-AIS programs, conduct a lifecycle cost estimate.
Cost estimate developed ; affordability analysis working 7
Develop clearly established measures and accountability for program progress.
Working measures program 8
Ensure that the acquisition is consistent with the DoD Information Enterprise policies and architecture, to include relevant standards.
Draft on path for Success 9
Ensure that the program has a Cybersecurity Strategy that is consistent with DoD policies, standards and architectures, to include relevant standards.
Cyber Security Strategy 10
10. Ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, (1) modular contracting has been used, and (2) the program is being implemented in phased, successive increments each of which meets part of the mission need and delivers measurable benefit, independent of future increments.
Modular Contracting N/A; Acquisition Strategy Aug FY0 11
Register Mission-Critical and Mission-Essential systems with DoD CIO (DoD IT Portfolio Repository)
Registered Mission-Critical
DoDI Table 9 CCA Compliance; PRACT 1 CCA Analysis
REFERENCES: DoDI Table 9 CCA Compliance; PRACT 1 CCA Analysis

12. Measurement Information Needs
What are the information needs for the JTAMS sub-systems (Include a rationale for your selection)?
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?
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.
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.
REFERENCES:

13. Summary of Readiness for Milestone A
JROC Approved ICD Yes
IS ICD? Yes
MDD ADM? Yes
Completed AoA? Yes
AS? Yes
SEP? Yes
PPP / Cybersecurity Strategy? Working
CCA Compliance? Yes
TEMP? Yes
Systems and Software Life-Cycle Supportability Plan? Yes
Affordability Analysis/POM Estimate? POM Estimate(TMRR)
Recommendation? Proceed to ASR and Milestone A
SECTION 10
29. What is your recommendation for ASR and Milestone A? Do we have enough to proceed?
Practicum#1 TLO: Given a notional Information Technology (IT) system, be able to describe the needed documentation and decisions necessary for an Information Technology (IT)/Software Intensive System (SIS) to prepare for an Alternate Systems Review (ASR) and subsequent Milestone A early in its lifecycle and identify potential development risks.
ANSWER:
From DODI
ENTRY CRITERIA = JROC Validated and Approved ICD; MDD ADM to enter at the Material Solution Analysis (MSA) Phase and prepare for Milestone A (MS A); completed AoA (pending approval at MS A); a Draft AS; IA Strategy; CCA Compliance Checklist; TEMP; TRL Report; System and Software Life-Cycle Supportability Plan; current TAMS system characteristics for cost estimation purposes (reported in the ITR).
Are we ready? YES
POM Estimate is only for the TMRR Phase—not the entire program