Attachment 1: TRA Guide dated

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA)
Guidance

April 2011
Prepared by the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (ASD(R&E))

revision posted 13 May 2011

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Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) Guidance

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (ASD(R&E)),Washington,DC,20301

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Standard Form 298 (Rev. 8-98)
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2.4.2 Annotated Template for a TRA (Recommended or Nominal Length

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Section 1.
Summary
A Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) is a systematic, metrics-based process that assesses the maturity of, and the risk associated with, critical technologies to be used in Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs). It is conducted by the Program Manager (PM) with the assistance of an independent team of subject matter experts (SMEs). It is provided to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and