JCIDS Document Review - Joint Staffing Designators for ICDs that could potentially result in ACAT I/IA programs ICD Validation Authority Documents describing ACAT I/IA programs, Joint DCRs, and those that have a potentially significant impact on interoperability JROC Interest JROC JCB Interest Documents describing ACAT II and below programs that have a potentially significant impact on interoperability JCB Documents describing ACAT II and below programs, which require one or more joint endorsements or certifications, but are below the level of JCB Interest Joint Integration Sponsor Sponsor Documents describing ACAT II and below programs, which do not need Joint Staff endorsements, and are below the level of JCB Interest Joint Information Sponsor Independent Documents describing all other programs JSDs are assigned primarily based on the actual or projected ACAT level of the program, and the degree of expected impact on the joint force.
C A CDD CPD Summary of the Deliberate JCIDS Process DOTmLPFP DCR User Needs Technology Opportunities & Resources B IOC FOC ICD MSA TMRR EMD P&D O&S MDD Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) Capability Development Document (CDD) Capability Production Document (CPD) Refines KPPs and performance attributes Refines Cost estimates Guides Production and Deployment phase Introduces KPPs Cost estimates Guides EMD phase by defining measurable & testable capabilities No KPPs Defines capability gaps (functional area, range of military operations, timeframe) Guides MSA and TMRR phases KPP 1: KPP 1: Operational Requirements Development is a Team Effort; All Stakeholders Should be Involved; Involve the User in Technical Requirements Development
