CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT
CHIEFS OF STAFF
INSTRUCTION
-8 CJCSI 3170.01F
DISTRIBUTION: A, B, C, J, S 1 May 2007
JOINT CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
References: See Enclosure D
1. Purpose
. The purpose of this instruction is to establish the policies and
procedures of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System
(JCIDS). The procedures established in the JCIDS support the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council
(JROC) in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing joint military capability needs
as specified in title 10, United States Code, sections 153, 163, 167, and 181
(reference a). Validated and approved JCIDS documents provide a record of the
JROC’s advice and assessment in support of these statutory mandates.
Additionally, the JCIDS is a key element in CJCS efforts to realize the
initiatives directed in reference b. Specific procedures for the operation of the
JCIDS and for the development and staffing of JCIDS documents can be found
in reference c.
2. Cancellation. CJCSI 3170.01E, 11 May 2005, “Joint Capabilities
Integration and Development System” is canceled.
3. Applicability. In accordance with references d, e, and f, this instruction
applies to the Joint Staff, Services, combatant commands, Defense agencies,
Defense field activities, and all other organizational entities within DOD. This
instruction also applies to other agencies preparing and submitting JCIDS
documents in accordance with references d, e, and f. This instruction applies
to all unclassified, collateral, compartmented, and special access programs.
4. Executive Summary.
a. There are three key processes in the Department of Defense that must
work in concert to deliver the capabilities required by the warfighters: the
requirements process; the acquisition process; and the Planning, Programming,
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