Defense Technical Risk Assessment Methodology
Evaluation criteria and assessment framework for use in conducting technical risk assessments of the maturity of planning and execution of defense acquisition programs for
- Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA), as directed by statute and policy,
- Test and Evaluation Sufficiency Assessments,
- informing readiness for milestone decisions,
- the adequacy of Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) and Test and Evaluation events, and
- Reviews of technical planning documentation (e.g., Systems Engineering Plans, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, and Program Protection Plans).
This methodology applies to all DoD Components and the Office of the Secretary of Defense in conducting all technical assessments (including technology and manufacturing) of programs, prototypes, and systems, regardless of acquisition pathway, in the Defense Acquisition System (DAS).