2016 - Introduction to JCIDS

Question 1

What are the three key processes that comprise the DoD Decision Support Systems.

Answer 1

• Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System (JCIDS)
• Defense Acquisition “Management” System (DAS)
• Planning, Programming, Budgeting, & Execution (PPBE)

Question 2

Identify the primary objective of the JCIDS process.

Answer 2

To ensure the capabilities required by the joint Warfighter to successfully execute the missions assigned to them are identified with operational performance criteria

Question 3

Identify the mission and roles of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC).

Answer 3

• Validates and approves “JROC Interest” capability documents
• Evaluates cost, schedule, and performance criteria

Question 4

List the key strategic documents that provide the strategic policy guidance to the JCIDS process.

Answer 4

• National Security Strategy
• National Defense Strategy
• National Military Strategy
• Joint Operational Concepts

Question 5

DOTMLPF-P stands for:

Answer 5

Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy.

Question 6

Identify the three steps to the JCIDS process.

Answer 6

• Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA)
• Documentation of Capability Needs
• Review, Validation, and Approval

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Joint DOTMLPF-P Change Recommendation (DCR).

Answer 7

DCRs represent more refined requirements documents tailored toward a particular non-materiel approach for a capability solution, while CDDs and CPDs represent more refined requirements documents tailored toward a particular materiel approach for a capability solution.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Analysis of Alternatives.

Answer 8

A study to support acquisition decisions and illuminates the relative advantages and disadvantages of the alternatives.

Question 9

Identify and describe the purpose of the JCIDS requirements lanes.

Answer 9

• Deliberate Requirements-Normal process 2-6+ years
• Emergent Requirements-0-5 years
• Urgent Requirements 0-2 years
• Info Sys / Technology (IS / IT) based on moores law

Question 10

What is a Key Performance Parameters (KPP)?

Answer 10

Performance attributes of a system considered critical to the development of an effective military capability

Question 11

The primary objective of the ___________is to ensure the capabilities required by the joint Warfighter to successfully execute the missions assigned to them are identified with operational performance criteria

Answer 11

JCIDS process