Which term refers to the set of categories used to classify acquisition programs I through IV?

• A. Acquisition Mandates
• B. Acquisition Categories (ACAT)
• C. Acquisition Classification System
• D. Acquisition Control Schedule

Answer: (B)

Acquisition Categories (ACAT) are the set of designations used to classify programs from I through IV, guiding how they’re overseen and approved. This labeling determines the level of senior oversight and the required reviews for a program. ACAT I programs, typically major defense acquisition programs, receive the highest level of scrutiny, with involvement from senior governance bodies. ACAT II, III, and IV scale the oversight to match program size, complexity, and importance, with progressively lighter processes. The other terms aren’t the standard naming used to categorize programs in this way, so ACAT is the correct framework for distinguishing acquisition programs I through IV.