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MTA

Middle Tier of Acquisition

What it actually means

The AAF pathway for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding of proven technology, statutorily capped at five years and exempted from the JCIDS requirements process and much milestone documentation. It trades oversight for speed — which is precisely why what belongs on this pathway (and what programs sneak onto it) is a live controversy.

Where you'll meet it

Rapid prototyping and fielding programs; the pathway choice most argued about.

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