If a KPP is not achievable without significant cost impact and a change is proposed, who must approve this ACAT I KPP change?

If a KPP is not achievable without significant cost impact and a change is proposed, who must approve this ACAT I KPP change?

• A. Program Manager
• B. Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC)
• C. Congress
• D. DoD Comptroller

Answer: (B)

Key performance parameters are the essential capabilities the program must deliver. When one of these cannot be met without a significant cost impact, that change must be reviewed and approved at a high level to protect joint warfighting needs and program affordability. For ACAT I programs, that responsibility lies with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council. The JROC evaluates whether the proposed KPP change is justified, ensures the impact on cost, schedule, and performance is acceptable, and confirms alignment with joint priorities before the change is approved. A Program Manager handles day-to-day execution and proposals within approved baselines, but major KPP changes require JROC oversight. Congress and the DoD Comptroller do not approve KPP changes.

Key performance parameters are the essential capabilities the program must deliver. When one of these cannot be met without a significant cost impact, that change must be reviewed and approved at a high level to protect joint warfighting needs and program affordability. For ACAT I programs, that responsibility lies with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council. The JROC evaluates whether the proposed KPP change is justified, ensures the impact on cost, schedule, and performance is acceptable, and confirms alignment with joint priorities before the change is approved. A Program Manager handles day-to-day execution and proposals within approved baselines, but major KPP changes require JROC oversight. Congress and the DoD Comptroller do not approve KPP changes.