DID-Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

3. Description/Purpose
The IMS is an integrated schedule developed by logically networking detailed program activities. The contract Integrated Master Plan (IMP) is the foundation of the program schedule and provides a hierarchy for schedule traceability and summarization. IMP events, accomplishments, and criteria are included in the schedule to monitor progress. This information will be used to verify attainability of program objectives, evaluate the progress of the government and contractor team toward meeting the program objectives, and to integrate program schedule among all related components.