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KSA

Key System Attribute

What it actually means

A system attribute important enough for formal management attention but below the program-killing bar of a KPP — the second tier of requirements emphasis in JCIDS documents. KSAs get thresholds and objectives too, but trading one is a sponsor decision rather than a JROC event.

Where you'll meet it

Capability development documents, alongside the KPP table.

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