[4] Overall guidance flows from the Defense Acquisition Guidebook chapter 4,[5] with local details further defined by the review organizations.
[6][7][8][9] Typical topics examined include adequacy of program/contract metrics, proper staffing, risks, budget, and schedule.
It will show that the correct design options have been selected, interfaces have been identified, and verification methods have been described.
[11][12] The following are typical objectives of a PDR: The CDR demonstrates that the maturity of the design is appropriate to support proceeding with full-scale fabrication, assembly, integration, and test.
The SAR examines the system, its end products and documentation, and test data and analyses that support verification.
It also ensures that the system has sufficient technical maturity to authorize its shipment to the designated operational facility or launch site.