Software test and analysis: Department of Defense policy directions

Summary form only given. A list is presented of policy documents which are undergoing change. Additional US Department of Defense policies affecting system and/or software acquisition that are expected to be revised in the near term include: DoD Directive 5000.1, 'Major and Non-Major Defense Acquisition Programs'; DoD Instruction 5000.2, 'Defense Acquisition Program Procedures'; and DoD 5000.3-M-3, 'Software Test and Evaluation Manual'.<>