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Plan of Action and Milestones(poa&m)

Plan of Action and Milestones(poa&m): A document that identifies tasks needing to be accomplished.

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A document that identifies tasks needing to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones.

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(POA&M) A document that identifies tasks needing to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones. (SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-37; SP 800-64; CNSSI4009; OMB Memorandum 02-01) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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