The Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) program received approval to enter the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) acquisition phase Dec. 8. The Honorable James Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, the NGJ-LB Milestone Decision Authority, assessed the NGJ-LB program is ready to proceed to the next acquisition phase. âThis is an outstanding milestone from the NGJ-LB program, and an unparalleled accomplishment for the extended PMA-234 team,â said U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Orr, Airborne Electronic Attack Systems (PMA-234) program manager. âThey have executed the program flawlessly to date, completed a major shift in acquisition strategy this summer by transitioning from a Middle Tier of Acquisition program to an Acquisition Category (ACAT)-1B program of record, completed a Demonstration of Technologies effort, and conducted a major source selection â and they did it all during a worldwide pandemic. I cannot be prouder to be associated with such an excellent team. With Milestone B approval, we are that much closer to providing the Low Band capability to the fleet.â