The APM and the DAU Wall Chart both represent the Acquisition lifecycle. The APM further refines the activities to constituent parts that identify specific guidance, performers and owners. The APM is maintained and updated reflecting current changes in law, guidance, policy and instruction. The APM is designed to incorporate various process perspectives, with emphasis on:

  1. Joint Capability Integration Development System, CJCSI 5123.01I
  2. The Defense Acquisition System, DoDI 5000.02
  3. The Programming, Planning, Budgeting & Execution process, AFPD 90-6.

Defense Acquisition Life Cycle Wall Chart