0. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) Requirements and Acquisition Management In the 21st Century
Date: June 8, 2015
Presented by: Thomas Fritz

1. Lesson Objective
Summarize the relationship between the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and the Defense Acquisition System (DAS).
Highlight recent changes to the DAS
Link JCIDS to Milestones and Phases of the DAS
Emphasize current strategic guidance
Highlight Better Buying Power Initiatives Related to Capability Requirements

2. Changes – 2008 Defense Acquisition Management System
No longer on model
The Materiel Development Decision precedes entry into any phase of the acquisition management system
Entrance Criteria met before entering phase
Evolutionary Acquisition or Single Step to Full Capability
IOC
Technology Opportunities & Resources
Materiel
Solution
Analysis
FRP
Decision
Review
FOC
Materiel Development
User Needs
PDR
CDR
AoA
Pre-Systems Acquisition
Systems Acquisition
Sustainment
Post CDR
Assessment
Technology Development
Production & Deployment
Operations &
Support
Engineering &
Manufacturing Development
Post PDR A B C
EA dropped from policy
CDD
Validation
New
Development
RFP Release
New
Program Initiation
PDR & CDR still required; but not as decision points
Name changed to Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction (same activities)
Three Categories
Deleted
No longer called “Defense Acquisition Management System (DAMS)”, or “Defense Acquisition Management Framework”.
Now referred to as the “Defense Acquisition System (DAS)” and “Program Models”

3. Capability Mission Lattice Figure B-2, Jcids manual 17 Jun 2015

4. JCIDS and Acquisition Identification of Capability Requirements
LRIP
FOT&E
Technology Demonstrated
Key Performance Parameters/ Key System Attributes/ Additional Perf Attributes (KPPs/ KSAs/APAs) AS
TEMP
SEP
LCSP
CONOPS
OMS/MP
Final Design
Developmental T&E (DT&E)
Operational Assessments (OA)
Revise KPPs/ KSAs/APAs
Acq Program Baseline (APB)
MS C
Develop, Test, Produce &
Field
MS A
Develop, test, LRIP & Full Rate Production, deploy to warfighter, IOC
SECDEF
Activity
Policy
Identify Capability Requirements
Select Materiel
Solution
Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)
Initial Operational T&E (IOT&E)
Full-Rate Prod (FRP)
APB
Military Services
OSD/Joint Staff
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
Acquisition Strategy (AS)
Test & Evaluation (T&E) Master Plan (TEMP)
System Engineering Plan (SEP)
Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile (OMS/MP)
OSD (AT&L, CAPE), Services and OSD (DOT&E) Joint Staff (JROC)
Analysis of
Alternatives (AoA)
Competitive
Prototyping
Joint Staff / Joint Requirements Oversight Council / OSD
Support for Strategic Analysis Products
Joint Concepts
Materiel
Development
Decision
Identification of Capability Requirements
CCMD
CBAs & Other Studies
Operational Planning
Exercise/Warfighting Lessons Learned
JCTDs/Other Experiments
Outputs
Mission & Problem
Assessment of Prior Studies
Tasks
Capability
Requirements & Gaps
Operational Risks
Non-Materiel Approaches
Materiel Approaches
Potential S&T Efforts
Recommendations
President, SECDEF & Chairman:
Strategic Guidance
Transition of Rapidly Fielded Solutions
Business Process Reengineering
Validates ICD
Reviews AoA Results
Validates CDD
Validates CPD
JROC action for JROC Interest programs (ACAT I & IA)
MS B
CDD
Val
RFP
Rel
Materiel Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Engineering &
Manufacturing
Production & Deployment
CPD
Select Joint
Concept
Capabilities-Based Assessment /
Other Study
Develop CONOPS
ICD
Draft
FRP
ver. 25 Feb 2015
Getting The Front End Right is Key

5. Defense Acquisition System DoDI 5000.02, January 7, 2015
Materiel
Development
Decision (MDD)
CDD
Validation
Development
RFP Release
IOC
FOC
FRP
Decision A B C
draft
CDD
ICD
CDD
CPD
Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP)
Materiel Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Operations
& Support
OT&E
Production & Deployment
Program Model 1, Hardware Intensive Program
5 Phases
3 Milestone Decisions – A, B, C
4 Other Decision Points:
Materiel Development Decision (MDD)
Capability Development Document (CDD) Validation Decision Development RFP Release Decision
Full-Rate Production (FRP) Decision
“Mandatory” Entry at Materiel Development Decision (MDD)
DoDI Program Models:
Model 1: Hardware Intensive Program. The figure on the chart shows a model of a hardware intensive development program such as a major weapons platform. This is the classic model that has existed in some form in all previous editions of DoDI It is the starting point for most military weapon systems; however, these products almost always contain software development resulting in some form of Hybrid Model A. This model will be used in this lesson to describe the common milestones, other decision points, and phases of the acquisition process. Other models described in DoDI are a variation of this model:
Model 2: Defense Unique Software Intensive Program
Model 3: Incrementally Fielded Software Intensive Program
Model 4: Accelerated Acquisition Program
Hybrid Program A: Hardware Dominant, Software Intensive
Hybrid Program B: Software Dominant
Acquisition programs use these models as a starting point in structuring a program to acquire a specific product. The structure of the program and the procedures used should be tailored as much as possible to the characteristics of the product being acquired, and to the totality of circumstances associated with the program including operational urgency and risk factors.
Program Managers and Milestone Decision Authorities (MDAs) tailor program strategies and oversight, including program information, acquisition phase content, the timing and scope of decision reviews and decision levels, based on the specifics of the product being acquired, including complexity, risk factors, and required timelines to satisfy validated capability requirements. When there is a strong threat-based or operationally driven need to field a capability solution in the shortest time, MDAs are authorized to implement streamlined procedures designed to accelerate acquisition system responsiveness.
CPD: Capability Production Document
ICD: Initial Capabilities Document
FOC: Full Operational Capability
IOC: Initial Operational Capability
RFP: Request for Proposal

6. Program Models and the Requirements Manager
Examples of Model 1: Major Weapons Platform
This may be considered the classic model but with large software components in most programs program managers are now likely to use a hybrid model . (Hybrid A - chart 8)
Program models are starting points from which to tailor an acquisition program
Tailored program models reflect the type of program and the PM’s acquisition strategy, however, the responsibilities of the RM are essentially the same regardless of model.

7. Model 2: Defense Unique Software Intensive Program
Full Deployment Decision
(FDD)
CDD
Validation
Development RFP Release Decision
Full
Deployment (FD)
IOC
Materiel Development Decision A B C
Build 1.1
Limited
Deployment
Risk Reduction
Build 1.2
Build 0.1
Build 1.3
Integration
Build 1.4
Build 2.1*
Build 1.5
OT&E
Sustainment Disposal
Notes on red circles: each of these builds must have testable performance. Where do they come from – capabilities requirements document.
Materiel Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production &
Deployment
Operations & Support
Need for Defined Requirements
= Milestone Decision
= Decision Point
Legend:
Potential for slip in Rqmts delivery
Complex, usually defense unique, software program that will not be fully deployed until several software builds have been completed.
Examples: command and control systems and significant upgrades to the combat systems found on major weapons systems such as surface combatants and tactical aircraft.
Several software builds are typically necessary to achieve a deployable capability.
*The actual number and type of builds during the program will depend on system type.

8. Model 3: Incrementally Fielded Software Intensive Program
CDD
Validation
Full Deployment Decision
(FDD)
Full
Deployment
(FD)
Development RFP Release
Materiel Development Decision
Limited Fielding
Decisions
IOC A B
Risk
Reduction
Build
Build 1.1
Build 1.2
. . .
Build 0
Build 1.n
OT&E
Sustainment
Materiel Solution Analysis
Risk
Reduction
Development &
Deployment
Operations &
Support
Development RFP
Release Decision
Limited Fielding Decisions
Notes on red circles: These must be independent decisions
FDD FD
IOC B
Increment 2
Build 2.1
This model will apply in cases where commercial off-the-shelf software, such as commercial business systems with multiple modular capabilities, are acquired and adapted for DoD. This model is distinguished by the rapid delivery of capability through multiple acquisition increments, each of which provides part of the overall required program capability.
Build 2.2
. . .
Build 2.n
Sustainment
OT&E
Risk
Reduction
Development &
Deployment
Operations &
Support
Development RFP
Release Decision
Limited Fielding Decisions
FDD FD
IOC B
Increment N
Build n.1
Build n.2
. . .
Build n.n
Sustainment Disposal
OT&E
Risk
Reduction
Development &
Deployment
Operations &
Support

9. Model 4: Accelerated Acquisition Program
Preliminary Design Review
Materiel Development Decision
IOC
FOC
A/B C
OT&E
Sustainment Disposal
Materiel Solution Analysis
Concurrent Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, and Development
Concurrent
Production and Deployment
Operations & Support
Notes on red circle – compress the A & B – concurrent – increased risk – increased oversight – elevation of trade off into core function of Acq Strat
= Milestone Decision
= Decision Point
Legend:
Applies when schedule considerations dominate over cost and technical risk considerations.
Compresses or eliminates phases of the process and accepts the potential for inefficiencies in order to achieve a deployed capability on a compressed schedule.
Used when technological surprise by a potential adversary necessitates a higher-risk acquisition program.
Shows one example of tailoring for accelerated acquisition and many others are possible.

10. Model 5, Hybrid Program A (Hardware Dominant)
CDD
Validation
Development RFP Release
FOC
FRP
IOC
Materiel Development Decision A B C
LRIP
Build 1.1
Risk Reduction
Build 1.2
Build 3.1
Build 0.1
Build 1.3
Build 3.2*
Integration
Build 1.4
Build 2.1
Build 1.5
OT&E
Sustainment Disposal
Red Circle Notes: Where do these requirements come from – must have a process to push “hard to do” into integration and LRIP incriments.
Materiel Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production & Deployment
Operations & Support
Combines hardware development as the basic structure with software intensive development that is occurring simultaneously with the hardware development program.
In hardware intensive development, the design, fabrication, and testing of physical prototypes may determine overall schedule, decision points, and milestones, but software development will often dictate the pace of program execution and must be tightly integrated and coordinated with hardware development decision points.
*The actual number and type of builds during the program will depend on system type.

11. Model 6. Hybrid Program B (Software Dominant)
CDD
Validation
FDD
Development RFP Release
Materiel Development Decision FD
IOC A B C
Build 1.1.1
Limited
Deployment LD)
Build 1.1.2
Build 1.3.1
Build 1.0.1
Build 1.1.3
Integration
Build 1.3.2*
Build 1.2
OT&E
Sustainment
Materiel Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production and Deployment
Operations & Support
Notes on red circles: These must be independent decisions. Lots of opportunity to push things off to the next build – is this a requirements process or a sieve.
Development RFP
Release Decision
IOC
FDD FD B C
Increment 2 LD
Build 2.1.1
Build 2.1.2
Build 2.3.1
Build 2.1.3
Integration
Sustainment Disposal
Build 2.2
OT&E
Build 2.3.2
Technology Maturation &
Risk Reduction
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production and Deployment
Operations & Support
Depicts how a software intensive product development can include a mix of incrementally fielded software products or releases that include intermediate software builds.

12. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) / Defense Acquisition System (DAS)
Development RFP Release
CDD Validation
FRP A B C
MDD
Draft
CDD
ICD
CDD
CPD
Strategic Guidance
Joint Concepts
Capabilities - Based Assessment
Materiel
Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Engineering &
Manufacturing
Development
Production & Deployment
Operations & Support
President
SECDEF
CJCS
Joint
Community
Sustainment
Disposal
Although a MDD is required for all programs to enter the acquisition process, at the MDD the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) will authorize entry into the appropriate phase based on technology maturity and risk.
JCIDS
DAS
CDD: Capability Development Document
CPD: Capability Production Document
FRP: Full-Rate Production
ICD: Initial Capabilities Document
MDD: Materiel Development Decision
RFP: Request for Proposal

13. Current National Strategies
National Security Strategy , (link to Fact Sheet)
Feb 2015, President Barack Obama.  Strong and sustainable American leadership; Maintain national defense ; End the draconian cuts
National Defense Strategy
March 2014, QDR 2014, Builds on NDS 2012 with a broader strategic framework
National Military Strategy (NMS)
June 2015, The National Military Strategy (link to News Release)
JEL +

14. Nds 2015 - National Military Objectives
Deter, deny, and defeat state adversaries
Disrupt, degrade, and defeat violent extremist organizations
Strengthen our global network of allies and partners
JOINT FORCE PRIORITIZED MISSIONS
Maintain a secure and effective nuclear deterrent
Provide for military defense of the homeland
Defeat an adversary
Provide a global, stabilizing presence
Combat terrorism
Counter weapons of mass destruction
Deny an adversary’s objectives
Respond to crisis and conduct limited contingency operations
Conduct military engagement and security cooperation
Conduct stability and counterinsurgency operations
Provide support to civil authorities
Conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response

15. QDR 2014- Sec Def The 2014 QDR advances three important initiatives.
Builds on the Defense Strategic Guidance, published in 2012, by outlining an updated defense strategy that protects and advances U.S. interests and sustains U.S. leadership.
Describes how the Department is responsibly and realistically taking steps to rebalance major elements of the Joint Force given the changing environment.
Demonstrates our intent to rebalance the Department itself as part of our effort to control internal cost growth that is threatening to erode our combat power in this period of fiscal austerity.
Link: 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Fact Sheet, March 4, 2014

16. QDR 2014 – Defense Strategy – Chairman JCS
The 2014 QDR embodies the 21st century defense priorities outlined in the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance*.
The Department’s defense strategy emphasizes three pillars:
Protect the homeland, to deter and defeat attacks on the United States and to support civil authorities in mitigating the effects of potential attacks and natural disasters.
Build security globally, in order to preserve regional stability, deter adversaries, support allies and partners, and cooperate with others to address common security challenges.
Project power and win decisively, to defeat aggression, disrupt and destroy terrorist networks, and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
*Sustaining U.S Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense, Jan 2012
See student reference folder for more information on QDR 2014

17. Better Buying Power (BBP)
3.0: Achieving Dominant Capabilities through Technical Excellence and Innovation
Better Buying Power Gateway:

18. July-august, 2015 – Special Issue
Page 29
Getting the Requirements
Right
Sean J. Stackley, USN

19. Better Buying Power (BBP) Impact on Requirements Management
Achieve Affordable Programs.
Mandate affordability as a requirement – require Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)relief to exceed affordability caps – similar to requiring requirements validation authority relief to exceed KPP thresholds
Achieve Dominant Capabilities While Controlling Lifecycle costs
Implement should-cost management – may free-up funds to buy more warfighting capability
Build stronger relationships with the requirements community to control costs
New in Institutionalize stronger DoD level Long Range R&D Program Plans
New in Strengthen cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle
See student reference folder for more information on BBP

20. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) / Defense Acquisition System (DAS)
Development RFP Release
CDD Validation
FRP A B C
MDD
Draft
CDD
ICD
CDD
CPD
Strategic Guidance
Joint Concepts
Capabilities - Based Assessment
Materiel
Solution Analysis
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Engineering &
Manufacturing
Development
Production & Deployment
Operations & Support
President
SECDEF
CJCS
Joint
Community
Sustainment
Disposal
Although a MDD is required for all programs to enter the acquisition process, at the MDD the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) will authorize entry into the appropriate phase based on technology maturity and risk.
JCIDS
DAS
CDD: Capability Development Document
CPD: Capability Production Document
FRP: Full-Rate Production
ICD: Initial Capabilities Document
MDD: Materiel Development Decision
RFP: Request for Proposal

21. Resources BBP 3.0 http://bbp.dau.mil NSS
QDR
Joint Electronic Library +
JDEIS
CAC enabled
JCIDS
CAC enabled
DoD
Generic Acquisition Process (Pre-Tailoring)
Acquisition Decision Points and Phases
Acquisition Waterfall Chart with color enhancements 17 Dec final (3).pdf
Thomas Fritz

22. Strategic Guidance – Joint Concepts – JCIDS – Acquisition
National Security Strategy
National Defense Strategy
National Military Strategy
Unified Command Plan
Defense Planning Guidance
Quadrennial Defense Review
Capabilities-
Based
Assessment
Current
Joint Warfighting
Capabilities
Future
Joint Warfighting
Capabilities
Family of Joint Concepts
Supporting Concepts
Depth and detail to single & multiple JOCs
Joint Operating Concepts (JOCs)
Link strategic guidance to future military operations
Capstone Concept for Joint Operations (CCJO)
Chairman’s vision for how Joint Force will defend the nation
Acquisition
MDD A B C
FRP
JCIDS
ICD
CDD
CPD
Affordability
JCAs
Cost
Service concepts, multiservice concepts, &
CONOPS written within the joint community
Intelligence
Threat