Directorate equipment capability (underwater effects)

"We have provided analytical and project management expertise to DEC(UWE) through the enabling agreement placed in 2004. The team has given on-site capability management support using innovative methods and bespoke tools designed to provide rapid, objective input to the DEC's decision-making process. CORDA has pioneered the use of a risk-based approach to capability management, which has been applied in support of a number of equipment programmes and Capability Audit 2005."

How we helped

  • We have developed the suite of dynamic analytic risk models to inform equipment Balance of Investment decisions.
  • Provided project management of numerous stakeholders to ensure the delivery of Capability Audit 2005.
  • Developed the maritime campaign risk methodology, linking defence policy to individual capability requirements.

Who we worked with

The work was undertaken for DEC (UWE) in partnership with Dstl, QinetiQ and Customer 2 including FLEET and the Maritime Warfare Centre.

Outcome

  • We provided a robust, traceable Capability Audit 2005.
  • Enabled the setting of objective, policy- driven capability requirements.
  • The risk-based approach has now been used to support individual equipment procurement decisions.

Useful Insights

  • Identified new ways to set capability requirements traceable to defence policy guidelines.
  • Provided an onsite team to respond to short fuse questions.
  • Developed tools appropriate for the short response times.