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Formal Reprogramming

Formal Reprogramming

Government Standards Reviewed by forProject Technology - updated Sep 2026
Quick definition: Formal Reprogramming is a replan of the remaining work that results in an Over Target Baseline (OTB), an Over Target Schedule (OTS), or both.

Unlike Internal Re-planning, Formal Reprogramming is a customer-visible event. It's used when problems are severe enough that the existing baseline is no longer a valid measure of the remaining work. It requires formal approval, not just internal sign-off.

What this means for you

Formal Reprogramming signals that the original plan is no longer achievable and a real reset is needed. It gives the team and the customer a valid baseline to measure the remaining work against.

Also known as
N/A
Used in
Baseline Change Control

FAQ

How is Formal Reprogramming different from Internal Re-planning?
Internal Re-planning stays within the existing baseline limits and doesn't need customer approval. Formal Reprogramming results in an Over Target Baseline (OTB), an Over Target Schedule (OTS), or both, and requires customer approval.
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