COMDTINST 5231.2
15 MAY 1988
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a.
System Failure. The AIS may simply fail to produce expected benefits and be discarded if
planning does not address key issue such as: organizational impact, capacity to use
software, training, impact on users, security, adherence to standards, access to data,
communications, inter-operability, etc..
b.
Benefit Reduction. Even if a system continues to be used, a failure to plan properly may
result in failure to achieve the benefits expected, particularly if the system cannot be
integrated with existing or future systems. This is particularly burdensome for systems
where projected personnel savings justify the system, but problems in implementation
result in a premature loss of personnel resources before the system can perform as
planned.
c.
Increased Cost. Closely linked with benefit reduction, a lack of planning for needs such as
training, software maintenance, computer capacity or security requirements (Risk
Assessments, Sensitive Application Certification, Contingency Plan) can result in
significantly increased costs to produce expected benefits.
d.
Security. A failure to address system security in the planning stage can result in loss of
data, unauthorized access to information and very significant costs to retrofit a system to
"repair" security problems.
e.
Inconsistent Data. Without adequate planning for system data, erroneous information may
be produced, users may be unnecessarily burdened and sharing of data across
organizational boundaries may be impossible.
f.
Lack Of Support. The Coast Guard lacks the funds and technical expertise necessary to
support the operation and maintenance of all but a limited subset of technology at any
given time. Without early support planning, system implementation and operation will be
hampered by support limitations. Poorly planned systems seldom survive the loss of key
personnel.
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