CMMI level 5 and the team software process

In July 2006, the 309th Software Maintenance Group (309th SMXG) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah was appraised at a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMISM) Level 5. One focus project had been using the Team Software ProcessSM (TSP)SM since 2001. TSP is generally considered a 'Level 5 process; however, during the preparation for the assessment, it became obvious to the team that even the stringent process and data analysis requirements of the TSP did not completely address CMMI requirements for several process areas (PAs). The TSP team successfully addressed these issues by adapting their process scripts, measures, and forms in ways that may be applicable to other TSP teams.