A Guide to Objective Program Insight Acquisition reform has placed an increased emphasis on the effective management of software-intensive weapon, information, and C3I systems within the Department.
Effective management needs to include software measurement as a key process discipline.
DoD 5000.2-R specifically requires the use of software metrics to effect the necessary discipline of the software development process and assess the maturity of the software product. Inclusive are the establishment of maturity and performance criteria, implementation of risk management measures, and reporting requirements. Acquisition reform compels the integration of these software measurement requirements into a program's management and engineering processes, with minimal impact. PSM is an issues-based measurement process reflecting current software development best practices. Developed by the Joint Logistics Commanders, PSM defines a measurement process that guides the Program Manager through the selection, collection, definition, analysis, and reporting of measures to address each program's specific software issues and objectives.