1. Joint DOTmLPF-P Change Recommendations (DCRs)
Steve Blasch
Professor, Requirements Management
Defense Systems Management College
Defense Acquisition University
June 2018
Sources:
CJCSI I, 23 Jan 2015
JCIDS Manual, 12 Feb 2015 with errata, 18 Dec 2015

2. 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

3. 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,
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