SME 7
SME 7 : Subject Matter Expert. A person with special skill or knowledge as a result of training or experience. There are SMEs in each of numerous specialized fields. A specialist in business continuity, crisis management, or emergency management needs to be an SME in that field. Such a person should be adept at interviewing as well as a good listener in order to be effective in developing comprehensive programs and plans based on information from SMEs in related fields. (DA, WMD-CST Operations, December 2007, Glossary-6)