Download or read book A Guide to Selecting Software Metrics for the Acquisition of Weapon Systems written by Rakhee H. Ramgolam and published by . This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modernization of Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems has resulted in an ever-increasing dependence on software. Despite technological advances in the software field, software development remains costly and one of the highest risk factors on most weapon system programs. The use of software metrics is a methodology for mitigating this uncertainty so that software development progresses under information decision making. Software metrics are essential tracking tools used by program managers to monitor and control risk areas. However, the choice of metrics for a program is critical to their usefulness. This research provides a guide to acquisition managers on selecting the most effective metrics to use in management of weapon system software. The study identifies key issues in the use of software metrics experienced by program managers. The study recommends a revised set of metrics and improvements to the use of metrics based on innovations and improvements in the software field as well as software estimation tools that facilitate the use of these software metrics.

Download or read book A Guide to Selecting Software Measures and Metrics written by Capers Jones and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going where no book on software measurement and metrics has previously gone, this critique thoroughly examines a number of bad measurement practices, hazardous metrics, and huge gaps and omissions in the software literature that neglect important topics in measurement. The book covers the major gaps and omissions that need to be filled if data about software development is to be useful for comparisons or estimating future projects. Among the more serious gaps are leaks in reporting about software development efforts that, if not corrected, can distort data and make benchmarks almost useless and possibly even harmful. One of the most common leaks is that of unpaid overtime. Software is a very labor-intensive occupation, and many practitioners work very long hours. However, few companies actually record unpaid overtime. This means that software effort is underreported by around 15%, which is too large a value to ignore. Other sources of leaks include the work of part-time specialists who come and go as needed. There are dozens of these specialists, and their combined effort can top 45% of total software effort on large projects. The book helps software project managers and developers uncover errors in measurements so they can develop meaningful benchmarks to estimate software development efforts. It examines variations in a number of areas that include: Programming languages Development methodology Software reuse Functional and nonfunctional requirements Industry type Team size and experience Filled with tables and charts, this book is a starting point for making measurements that reflect current software development practices and realities to arrive at meaningful benchmarks to guide successful software projects.

Download or read book Selecting a Software Capability Evaluation for Weapons Acquisition written by Ferdinand M. Raguindin and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research reviews the two most widely used software capability evaluations in the Department of Defense: the Software Capability Evaluation (SCE) created by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), and the Software Development Capability Evaluation (SDCE) created by the US Air Force's Aeronautic Systems Command (ASC). Their use as part of the source selection evaluation of a contractor developing a software intensive weapon system is examined. The objective of this thesis is to describe each evaluation method, then highlight their respective strengths and weaknesses. The result is a guide that will assist Program Managers in deciding which software capability evaluation is more suitable for use in their program.

Download or read book Selecting a Software Capability Evaluation for Weapons Acquisition written by Ferdinand M. Raguindin and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research reviews the two most widely used software capability evaluations in the Department of Defense: the Software Capability Evaluation (SCE) created by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), and the Software Development Capability Evaluation (SDCE) created by the US Air Force's Aeronautic Systems Command (ASC). Their use as part of the source selection evaluation of a contractor developing a software intensive weapon system is examined. The objective of this thesis is to describe each evaluation method, then highlight their respective strengths and weaknesses. The result is a guide that will assist Program Managers in deciding which software capability evaluation is more suitable for use in their program.

Download or read book Weapon Systems Software Management Guidebook written by Usaf and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-13 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook is specifically directed at Computer Systems and Software (CS&S) associated with weapon systems. Lack of software management guidance has been identified as a major concern for Air Force organizations involved in the acquisition and sustainment of software-intensive weapon systems. A recent GAO report presented the argument that Department of Defense (DOD) weapons systems under development are riddled with vulnerabilities that make them an easy target for adversaries trying to control them or disrupt their functions.This guidebook addresses these known issues and sets top level Air Force expectations for the development, acquisition, management and sustainment of weapon systems software and software embedded in Air Force systems, so that software-related problems that are now too typical can be understood and avoided in the future. The principles and techniques in this guidebook will generally apply to all software domains, but the targeted domains include aeronautical, electronics, weapons, and space systems. The intended audience includes Project Officers, systems/software engineers, and other engineers that have a software acquisition element in their project. Why buy a book you can download for free? We print this book so you don

Download or read book Guidelines for Successful Acquisition and Management of Software Intensive Systems Weapon Systems Command and Control Systems Management Information Systems Volume 1 Version 2 0 written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Guidelines cover the gamut of software-intensive systems acquisition and management activities, from pre-program strategic planning to post-deployment software support. They are divided into three essential areas for program success. Part I, Introduction, lays the groundwork. To be successful in software, you must have a basic understanding of why major software acquisitions fail and succeed, the unique DoD software acquisition environment, and software-intensive life cycles and methodologies. Part II, Engineering, provides the meat. World-class software must be engineered, which involves implementing a series of interrelated, interdependent concepts, disciplines, and activities. These include risk management, Ada, software development maturity, measurement and metrics, reuse, software tools, and software support. Part III, Management, brings it all together. To successfully manage a major software-intensive systems acquisition, you must be an informed buyer. You must understand the software development process, software quality assurance, contract management techniques, and insist on continuous process improvement throughout the system's life. To step up to this challenge, you and your program will benefit by following the comprehensive software acquisition and management guidance found between these pages.

Download or read book Guidelines for Successful Acquisition and Management of Software intensive Systems written by Software Technology Support Center (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "These guidelines cover the gamut of software-intensive systems acquisition and management activities, from pre-program strategic planning to post-deployment software support. They are divided into three essential areas for program success. Part 1., Introduction, lays the groundwork. To be successful in software, you must have a basic understanding of why major software acquisitions fail and succeed, the unique DoD software acquisition environment, and software-intensive life cycles and methodologies. Part II., Engineering, provides the meat. World-class software must be engineered, which involves implementing a series of interrelated, interdependent concepts, disciplines, and activities. These include risk management, Ada, software development maturity, measurement and metrics, reuse, software tools, and software support. Part III, Management, brings it all together. To successfully manage a major software-intensive systems acquisitions, you must be an informed buyer. You must understand the software development process, software quality assurance, contract management techniques, and insist on continuous process improvement throughout the system's life. To step up to this challenge, you and your program will benefit by following the comprehensive software acquisition and management guidance found between these pages."--P. xxvi.

Download or read book Airborne Systems Software Acquisition Engineering Guidebook for Contracting for Software Acquisition written by R. Agnos and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is one of a series of guidebooks whose purpose is to assist Air Force Program Office and Engineering personnel in the acquisition of weapon systems containing software. This guidebook provides information about the technicalities of DOD contracting to enable Program Office and Software Engineering personnel to effectively work the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and other members of the acquisition team. (Author).

Download or read book Software Acquisition written by Wayland P. Barber and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software acquisition has become the critical path in the procurement of Department of Defense (DOD) weapon systems. Software requirements and their complexity have increased at an exponential rate and support requirements now constitute up to 70 percent of the software life cycle costs. This thesis presents the concept of software Total Quality Management (TQM) which focuses on the entire process of software acquisition, as a partial solution to the software acquisition crisis. A software case study, analysis, and lessons learned with applications to the Army Tactical Missile System (TA MS) is presented. A software process control maturity model, a standard software language, and a set of software metrics are presented. A discussion of program manager's responsibilities to implement a process control mechanism to produce quality software products is presented. The principal finding is that software acquisition is the major challenge to a program manager for weapon systems procurement. The major recommendation of this study is that software TQM can be applied to software acquisition. Software Development, Software Acquisition, Total Quality management (TQM), Army Tactical Missile System (Army TACMS), multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), MICOM Software Engineering Directorate (SED).

Download or read book Software Acquisition Evolution Total Quality Management and Applications to the Army Tactical Missile System written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software acquisition has become the critical path in the procurement of Department of Defense (DOD) weapon systems. Software requirements and their complexity have increased at an exponential rate and support requirements now constitute up to 70 percent of the software life cycle costs. This thesis presents the concept of software Total Quality Management (TQM) which focuses on the entire process of software acquisition, as a partial solution to the software acquisition crisis. A software case study, analysis, and lessons learned with applications to the Army Tactical Missile System (TA MS) is presented. A software process control maturity model, a standard software language, and a set of software metrics are presented. A discussion of program manager's responsibilities to implement a process control mechanism to produce quality software products is presented. The principal finding is that software acquisition is the major challenge to a program manager for weapon systems procurement. The major recommendation of this study is that software TQM can be applied to software acquisition. Software Development, Software Acquisition, Total Quality management (TQM), Army Tactical Missile System (Army TACMS), multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), MICOM Software Engineering Directorate (SED).

Download or read book Guidelines for Successful Acquisition and Management of Software Intensive Systems Weapon Systems Command and Control Systems Management Information Systems Volume 2 Appendices Version 2 0 written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PART I - Points of Contact and Web Directories; PART II - Policy and Information-Related Appendices; PART III - Engineering Related Appendices; PART IV - Management Related Appendices; PART V - Additional Addenda.

Download or read book Survey of Software Metrics in the Department of Defense and Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents a survey of computer software measurement practices and technology in commercial and DoD organizations. Summaries are provided of 11 DoD and 14 industry programs in regard to metrics goals, metrics program implementation, metrics sets and reports, tools and repositories, and best practices. The premise of the survey is that commercial measurement practices are applicable within DoD's acquisition environment. The study concludes that industry has more mature and vigorous practices and technology than DoD organizations, largely because industry is applying metrics for clear market-driven reasons while DoD acquisition lacks comparable motivations. The results will be used to develop recommendations to improve both software measurement in weapon system acquisition and DoD software measurement research goals. Appendix C contains the summaries of four commercial organizations requiring legal nondisclosure agreements. This appendix is published separately and is available only to government officials needing this information. (AN).

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Download or read book Weapon System Software Acquisition and Support A Theory of System Structure and Behavior written by Bradford Douglas Mercer and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The system for acquiring and supporting weapon system software was investigated through the methodology of system dynamics, a technique for studying the structure of socio-technical systems and how that structure determines their behavior. Conceptual and mathematical models of a generalized software production process and the influences upon that process were developed. The mathematical model was translated into a continuous simulation computer model using the DYNAMO language. These models can be examined by managers at all levels in the acquisition and support process in order to increase their understanding of the complexities and interactions of system decisional structures. Such understanding is foundational to the analysis and formulation of policy to guide and improve the performance of that management system. Discussion of experimental and nonexperimental modes of research lead to recommendations for future experimental research for policy analysis, formulation, and implememtation. (Author).

Download or read book Weapon Systems Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-03 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: July 2019 Printed in BLACK AND WHITE The Army's Weapon Systems Handbook was updated in July 2019, but is still titled "Weapon Systems Handbook 2018." We are printing this in black and white to keep the price low. It presents many of the acquisition programs currently fielded or in development. The U.S. Army Acquisition Corps, with its 36,000 professionals, bears a unique responsibility for the oversight and systems management of the Army's acquisition lifecycle. With responsibility for hundreds of acquisition programs, civilian and military professionals collectively oversee research, development and acquisition activities totaling more than $20 billion in Fiscal Year 2016 alone. Why buy a book you can download for free? We print this so you don't have to. We at 4th Watch Publishing are former government employees, so we know how government employees actually use the standards. When a new standard is released, somebody has to print it, punch holes and put it in a 3-ring binder. While this is not a big deal for a 5 or 10-page document, many DoD documents are over 400 pages and printing a large document is a time- consuming effort. So, a person that's paid $25 an hour is spending hours simply printing out the tools needed to do the job. That's time that could be better spent doing mission. We publish these documents so you can focus on what you are there for. It's much more cost-effective to just order the latest version from Amazon.com. SDVOSB If there is a standard you would like published, let us know. Our web site is usgovpub.com

Download or read book Airborne Systems Software Acquisition Engineering Guidebook for Statements of Work and Requests for Proposal written by W. Plumb and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this guidebook is to provide Air Force Program Office engineering and management personnel with information that will help them prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP's) for acquisition of software embedded in weapon systems. While this guidebook is oriented primarily toward procurements required under AFR 70-15 and AFR 800-2, its concepts and procedures, appropriately tailored, are recommended for lower-dollar and less complex procurements. This guidebook describes the structure and function of the Statement of Work (SOW) and RFP with special emphasis on software acquisition under the AFR 800- series of Air Force regulations. It provides methods for defining the elements of a SOW and a method of organizing them. This guidebook also presents methods for RFP preparation with emphasis on making it a clear, concise, communicative instrument for expressing the requirements to the prospective software developer. Preparation of the (SOW) portion of the RFP is given special attention.