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The Program Managers' Guide to the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) Process wasdeveloped to improve the consistency of the overall IBR Process. This guide identifiesthe purpose of the IBR Process and conveys the need to make it a continuous process.This guide also integrates the IBR with risk management, within the framework of theIBR Process.

This handbook clearly defines the purpose, goals, and objectives of an IntegrateBaseline Review. It also describes the attributes of an effective IBR and discusses abaseline review process that will lead to a better understanding of program risks. Itprovides a common definition and framework for the IBR Process. This processharmonizes, and to the extent possible, unifies the management objectives for allProgram Managers. The IBR Process enables managers to effectively utilize theproject Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) to assess performance, and tobetter understand inherent risks.

This guide is the principal IBR reference and should be used to implement an integratedbaseline discipline on any acquisition program. Program Managers are stronglyencouraged to use this guide during IBR training, when preparing for an IBR, and thenagain during the actual execution and conduct of the IBR.