The DMO is structured around 'domains', 'operations' and 'major programs'.
During 2005–06, the new position of Materiel Advocate was created to concentrate on assisting Defence exporters.
Within the DMO, the term 'domain' is used to describe acquisition and sustainment activity related to a specific environment. The 'domains' are Aerospace Systems, Maritime Systems, Land Systems and Electronic and Weapon Systems. System Program Offices exist within each domain and are the focal point for the procurement, delivery and sustainment of equipment. Each System Program Office is responsible for one or more fleets of equipment.
The 'operations' divisions are responsible for corporate or business services. The Chief Operating Officer provides information technology, strategic communications, corporate governance, and personnel services. Contracting services, financial services and industry relations are managed by General Counsel, the Chief Finance Officer and Industry Division respectively.
The term 'major programs' is used to describe activities associated with the acquisition of specific high-value, high profile capabilities. The major programs are for the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment Capability (ADAS), New Air Combat Capability (NACC), Land Vehicle Systems (Overlander), Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C).
The structure continues to evolve in response to the increased demands being placed upon the DMO. In July 2006, an additional domain division for Helicopter Systems was created. It is expected that the NACC function will be elevated from Branch to Division status at first pass approval in coming months.
More detail on the structure of the DMO is included in Chapter Three—Governance.
Chart 1.1 DMO Organisational Chart
