Purpose: This regulation provides a disciplined, yet flexible, management approach for developing quality automated Information Systems (IS) within the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The principal part of this regulation delineates LCMIS roles, responsibilities, and policies within the Corps. Figure 1 shows a graphic view of the LCMIS process. It implements the acquisition precepts of DODD 5000.2-R and AR 70-l in alignment with DODD 8000.1 and DODD 7740.1 for promotion of coordinated and integrated information management functions. Pertinent references are in Appendix A. LCMIS has two principal goals:
a. To ensure that al! IS programmatic decisions are based on the best value and on the total anticipated benefits that will be derived over the life of the IS or IS modernization.
b. To control expenditures on IS, yet ensure the satisfaction of mission needs to the greatest extent possible and in a manner producing best value.
