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The official designation and/or nomenclature of the acquisition program being reported (e.g.: JDAM - Joint Direct Attack Munition). Acquisition Program (DAU): A directed, funded effort that provides a new, improved, or continuing materiel, weapon, or information system or service capability in response to an approved need. Acquisition programs are divided into categories that are established to facilitate decentralized decision making, execution, and compliance with statutory requirements. (DoDD 5000.1) See Acquisition Category (ACAT). |