ADAPTING EXPERIMENTATION AND TESTING
BA-08 funding offers a two-year appropriation cycle, eliminating the need for constant adjustments and reallocations to accommodate changing requirements.
and reducing overall lifetime costs of software development, BA-08 enables the program to overcome challenges in plan- ning and programming resources. Tis is particularly beneficial in navigating the complexities of the program objective memo- randum and enabling accelerated prototyping and procurement cycles that may be difficult to program years in advance. Te streamlined approach minimizes overhead costs and saves signif- icant time and resources for the Army, ultimately enhancing the program’s agility and responsiveness. Before being part of the BA-08 pilot program, project managers would have to figure out how to use the three appropriations to accomplish ever-chang- ing requirements. Tis typically meant going to legal agents to find out what was allowed and looking for every option to use one appropriation in lieu of another. Decisions were sometimes put on hold while a project manager waited for a legal deci- sion or attempted to move money around within the Army as a reprograming action. BA-08 makes it easy for policymakers and managers to evaluate funding options and trade-offs, enabling faster delivery of solutions.
CONCLUSION At present, Congress conducts an annual review and approval of the pilot program as part of the appropriations bill process. “BA-08 stands out as a key component among several ongoing initiatives and endeavors aimed at fostering flexibility in fund reallocation across software program development, procure- ment and maintenance,” said Robert Zoppa, PM DCO project manager. “Tis flexibility makes it easier for projects to concen- trate on their primary goal of establishing initial operational capabilities while also allocating remaining resources toward further iterations to enhance capabilities.”
With BA-08 in place, the Army’s network and information systems are bolstered, enabling PM DCO to enhance acquisi- tion velocity and prioritize swift development and delivery of vital capabilities, effectively fortifying our defenses against adversary attacks and minimizing critical gaps in response to threats. Te absence of BA-08 funding would result in expense-driven budget- ing issues, reduced support to Agile software development and slower delivery of critical cyber capabilities. Tis would impede
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the program’s ability to keep pace with changing requirements, significantly impacting the execution of mission-critical tasks.
In essence, adopting the BA-08 funding initiative has changed how the PM DCO program manages resources and responds to warfighter needs and has strengthened the readiness and secu- rity of Army operations in the face of evolving cyberthreats. By enabling faster delivery of capabilities, reducing lifetime costs and enhancing predictability in programming and budgeting efforts, BA-08 funding has positioned PM DCO as a leader in defensive cyberspace operations within the military.
As technology advances and cyberthreats become more sophis- ticated, the benefits of BA-08 funding will be paramount in safeguarding national security and maintaining a strategic advan- tage in cyberspace operations.
For more information, go to
https://peoiews.army.mil/pm-dco/.
JARED D. AUCHEY, LT. COL., USA (RET.), retired from the Army with 24 years of service and serves as the strategic communications specialist for PM DCO. He holds an M.A. in leadership development from Penn State University, an M.A. in strategic security studies from National Defense University and a B.A. in political science and crime, law and justice from Penn State University.
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