Metode for konseptutvikling

The object of the report of FFI-project 1042, Methodology of concept development (METEK) is to give a recommendation according to how concept development should be practiced in the Norwegian defence in the future. This report addresses both decision makers and specialists of concept development. The main purpose of this report is to describe a framework for concept development that supports the Norwegian defence concept-led capability based approach to policy and planning. A long list of other nations and NATO place emphasize on so-called concept-led capability- based development. This means, the capability-based development is lead by a goal-oriented concept development, i.e. a principal operating concept describing how military forces is considered to be used to solve allocated tasks, is to be relied on and forming the basis of future ideas and theories. Ultimately, concepts provide a framework that ensures the fundamental inputs to capabilities are aligned, and generates unity of purpose inquired within a diverse force development community. The project has on the basis of a survey on how some relevant countries do their military concept development, proposed a framework for concept development addressed the community of defence in Norway. The main elements of the framework are: • Definitions to ensure common understanding of ideas proposed • Concept Hierarchy to describe the connection between different types of concepts • Capability Framework suggested to define the Lines of Development and form the superstructure for evaluation of operational effect • Organization and organizational elements clarifying roles and responsibility regarding allocation of resources to the concept development and concept maturity process • Process definitions and process descriptions make sure that concept development is done properly • Management tools like planning tools (and strategic guidance) for priority-setting of developmental activities. The report defines concept development in proportion to and according to other development work in the community of defence in Norway. The report presents a generic enterprise activity life-cycle model called a model for capability development, where concept development is included as one out of four main processes. The descriptions of the main processes in this model makes-up the basis for the final discussion about the interface between concept development and respectively long-term planning and procurement (acquisition) of defense material.