dod-mosa

Answers questions on DoD Modular Open Systems Approach acquisition policy and implementation guidance.

5|1|Updated Jun 19, 2026
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Skill: dod-mosa
Source: https://github.com/jgsystemsconsulting/jgs-se-knowledge-packs/tree/main/packs/dod-mosa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jgsystemsconsulting/jgs-se-knowledge-packs --skill dod-mosa-jgsystemsconsulting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Systems engineers and acquisition professionals working on U.S. DoD programs need accurate, on-demand recall of the OUSD(R&E) MOSA guidebook (Feb 2025) — its statutory basis, five pillars, interface lifecycle, assessment tools, and contracting mechanics — without re-reading a 72-page government document mid-task. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Statutory and regulatory grounding: Covers 10 U.S.C. 4401–4403, FY2017/FY2021 NDAA, DFARS clauses, and the statute→regulation→contract chain that makes MOSA mandatory. - Implementation frameworks: Provides the five OUSD(R&E) pillars, the plan→modularize→identify→define→standardize interface lifecycle, WBS/MIL-STD-881F taxonomy, standards profiling, and API-first software guidance. - Assessment and contracting support: Details assessment tools (PART, OAAT/OAAM, KOSS, SEAM, MAUT), benefit-class metrics, DMSMS management, roadmaps, AAF pathway requirements, and CDRL/DID data-rights mechanics. - Use Case: Ask "which MOSA assessment tool should an Air Force program use" or "how does MOSA apply across the six AAF pathways" and receive answers grounded in reconstructed chapter notes, glossary, patterns, and a cheatsheet. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to explain the five OUSD(R&E) MOSA pillars and how they apply to your program's acquisition strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about dod-mosa

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What is MOSA in DoD acquisition?

MOSA is a Modular Open Systems Approach combining a technical architecture and a business architecture around interfaces conforming to consensus-based open standards. It is mandated by 10 U.S.C. 4401–4403 and applies to DoD programs to the maximum extent practicable.

How do I assess MOSA implementation in a defense program?

Assess MOSA using service-specific tools: PART for Army, OAAT/OAAM for Navy, KOSS for NAVAIR lock-prone subsystems, and SEAM for Air Force. Align metrics to the five benefit classes: interoperability, technology refresh, competition, innovation, and cost avoidance.

Does this skill cover interface standards like FACE or OMS in detail?

No. The pack names standards such as FACE, OMS, DISR, and FIPS 140-2 but does not reproduce or detail their engineering content. It focuses on DoD acquisition policy, not standard-specific implementation.

What are the five OUSD(R&E) MOSA pillars?

The five pillars are: Establish an Enabling Environment, Employ a Modular Design, Designate Modular Interfaces, Leverage Consensus-Based Open Standards, and Certify Conformance. They form a progression where each pillar depends on the earlier ones.

When should I use a different skill instead of dod-mosa?

Use dau-se-guidebook or nasa-npr-7123 for underlying systems-engineering processes, and sebok for general SE theory. This skill covers only U.S. DoD weapon-system acquisition policy for MOSA, not general open-architecture practice.