1.32 Guidance provided in the range of documents, including the Capability Definition Documentation (CDD) Guide, continues to undergo an update program to ensure it remains consistent with external policy process change and reflects improvement in practice. The update program includes development of CDD 'Lite' guidance intended for Requirements Development of minor projects, less complex major projects and rapid acquisitions where full application of the Guide is not warranted.
1.33 DMO is continuing to develop components of a Requirements Management System which supports sound requirements management across acquisition and sustainment activities. The Requirements Management System ensures that the requirements associated with capability systems and their components are traceable to one or more official sources and that these requirements continue to be managed rigorously throughout the materiel lifecycle. The status of the system comprising people, processes and tools is summarised as follows:
● Defence Materiel Instruction regarding the practice of Requirements Management has been issued.
● Requirements Management Guide; providing guidance on the practice of Requirements Management has been issued.
● A tailored Requirements Management Training course has been developed and is being piloted for commencement in 2011.