What is the purpose of Army Regulation AR 70-1, Army Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework?
The purpose of AR 70-1 is to provide guidance and procedures for implementing the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) within the U.S. Army to improve acquisition outcomes and ensure effective and efficient acquisition processes.

What is the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)?
The Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) is a set of policies, procedures, and tools designed to streamline the Army's acquisition processes, provide greater flexibility, and improve the speed and efficiency of acquiring new capabilities.

Who does AR 70-1 apply to?
AR 70-1 applies to all Army organizations involved in the acquisition process, including program managers, acquisition professionals, contracting officers, and other personnel responsible for acquiring goods and services for the Army.

How does the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) differ from the previous acquisition process?
The AAF differs from the previous acquisition process by providing more flexibility, allowing for iterative development and prototyping, promoting continuous learning and adaptation, and emphasizing the use of new technology and industry best practices.

What are the key elements of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)?
The key elements of the AAF include the capability requirements process, the innovation pathway, the acquisition pathway, and leadership and governance. These elements work together to provide a framework for efficient and effective acquisition practices.

How does the AAF support faster and more efficient acquisitions?
The AAF supports faster and more efficient acquisitions by enabling the use of modular open systems approaches, encouraging prototyping and experimentation, leveraging commercial technologies, and promoting competition and use of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and agile development methods.

What is the role of the capability requirements process within the AAF?
The capability requirements process defines the Army's needs and ensures that the acquisition efforts align with the Army's strategic goals and priorities. It establishes the foundation for the acquisition pathway and guides the development of capability requirements documents.

How does the AAF promote flexibility in the acquisition process?
The AAF promotes flexibility by allowing for rapid iterative development, modular integration, and testing to quickly address changing requirements and opportunities. It also encourages close collaboration between users, developers, and acquisition professionals throughout the process.

How does the AAF integrate industry best practices and technological advances?
The AAF integrates industry best practices and technological advances by fostering greater collaboration with industry partners, leveraging commercial technologies, and utilizing rapid prototyping, experimentation, and testing to stay abreast of the latest advancements.