Acat program levels

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Directly quoted material is preceeded with a link to the Reference Source. Paragraph 3A. The Special Interest designation is typically based on one or more of the following factors: technological complexity; congressional interest; a large commitment of resources; or the program is critical to the achievement of a capability or set of capabilities, part of a system of systems, or a joint program.

An AIS is a system of computer hardware, computer software, data or telecommunications that performs functions such as collecting, processing, storing, transmitting, and displaying information. Excluded are computer resources, both hardware and software, that are: embedded as an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; used for highly sensitive classified programs as determined by the SecDef or other highly sensitive information technology programs as determined by the DoD Chief Information Officer; or determined by the DAE or designee to be better overseen as a non-AIS program e.

Acquisition Category. Decision Authority. ACAT I. The Special Interest designation is typically based on one or more of the following factors: technological complexity; congressional interest; a large commitment of resources; or the program is critical to the achievement of a capability or set of capabilities, part of a system of systems, or a joint program. An AIS is a system of computer hardware, computer software, data or telecommunications that performs functions such as collecting, processing, storing, transmitting, and displaying information.

Excluded are computer resources, both hardware and software, that are: embedded as an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; used for highly sensitive classified programs as determined by the SecDef or other highly sensitive information technology programs as determined by the DoD CIO; or determined by the DAE or designee to be better overseen as a non-AIS program e.