The purpose of this instruction is to establish the policies and procedures of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). The procedures established in the JCIDS support the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (hereafter referred to as "the Chairman") and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) in identifying, assessing and prioritizing joint military capability needs as specified in title 10, United States Code, sections 153, 163, 167 and 181 (reference a). This instruction also provides joint policy, guidance and procedures for recommending changes to existing joint resources when such changes are not associated with a new defense acquisition program. Validated and approved JCIDS documents provide CJCS advice and assessment in support of these statutory mandates. Additionally, the JCIDS is a key element in CJCS efforts to realize the initiatives directed in reference b. Specific procedures for the operation of the JCIDS and for the development and staffing of JCIDS documents can be found in reference c. For the purposes of this instruction, joint resources include doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) (hereafter referred to as "joint DOTMLPF") and policy.
