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OSS Guidance for DoD Operations is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This memorandum provides clarifying guidance on the use of open source software (OSS) within the Department of Defense (DoD). It aims to address misconceptions about how existing laws and policies apply to OSS. The guidance states that OSS should generally be given preference and considered during market research for software procurement. It also clarifies that concerns over information assurance do not prohibit the use of OSS as long as there is an adequate support plan. While OSS licenses may require dist

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