Joint DOTmLPF-P Change Recommendations (DCRs) Steve Blasch Professor, Requirements Management Defense Systems Management College Defense Acquisition University June 2018 Sources: CJCSI 3170.01I, 23 Jan 2015 JCIDS Manual, 12 Feb 2015 with errata, 18 Dec 2015
The Basics Joint DCRs Document and validate non-materiel solutions as an alternative to, or complement of, materiel solutions (leverages what already exists, e.g. capacity) Follow the standard JCIDS staffing process, format in JCIDS Manual Originate from multiple types of Front End Analysis Eight Change Recommendation Areas: DOTmLPFP Critical Section: “Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plan” Lead organization coordinates implementation of validated Joint DCRs with FCB oversight. (DDR approves extension requests) Successful implementation depends on quality staffing and a pro-active Lead Organization
DCR Assistance and Additional Info JCIDS Manual (multiple sections) CJCSI 5123 series (multiple sections) Joint Staff J8 Joint Capabilities Division: DCR Lead, CDR Lew Callaway, 703-693-7643 For questions, Requirements Department: RMCT@DAU.mil. Additional Requirements resources, visit the Requirements Community of Practice at https://www.dau.mil/cop/rqmt.