; (B) assessing alternatives to select the most appropriate solution; (C) clearly establishing well-defined requirements; (D) developing realistic cost assessments and schedules; (E) securing stable funding that matches resources to requirements; (F) demonstrating technology, design, and manufacturing maturity; (G) using milestones and exit criteria or specific accomplishments that demonstrate progress; (H) adopting and executing standardized processes with known success across programs; (I) establishing an adequate workforce that is qualified and sufficient to perform necessary functions; and (J) integrating the capabilities described in subparagraphs (A) through (I) into the mission and business operations of the Department. (8) Board The term Board means the Acquisition Review Board required to be established under subsection (b). (9) Major acquisition program The term major acquisition program means a Department acquisition program that is estimated by the Secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of not less than $300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2017 constant dollars) over the life cycle cost of the acquisition program. (b) Establishment of Board The Secretary shall establish an Acquisition Review Board to— (1) strengthen accountability and uniformity within the Department acquisition review process; (2) review major acquisition programs; and (3) review the use of best practices. (c) Composition (1) Chairperson The Under Secretary for Management shall serve as chairperson of the Board. (2) Other members The Secretary shall ensure participation by other relevant Department officials, including not fewer than 2 component heads or their designees, as permanent members of the Board. (d) Meetings (1) Regular meetings The Board shall meet regularly for purposes of ensuring all acquisitions processes proceed in a timely fashion to achieve mission readiness. (2) Other meetings The Board shall convene— (A) at the discretion of the Secretary