In JCIDS governance, which instruction establishes policy for capability document development?

In JCIDS governance, which instruction establishes policy for capability document development?

• A. CJCS Instruction 5123.01
• B. DoDI 5000.85
• C. CJCS Instruction 3010
• D. CJCSI 5123.01

Answer: (D)

Policy for how capability documents are developed within JCIDS is set by a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction. CJCSI 5123.01 provides the authoritative guidance on JCIDS governance, outlining the processes, roles, milestones, and artifacts used to create and review capability documents such as capability needs assessments and Capability Development Documents. It defines who approves these documents, how reviews are conducted, and how the capability efforts align with joint concepts and strategic priorities. The broader DoD policy in DoDI 5000.85 governs the acquisition system as a whole, not the JCIDS-specific workflow for capability documents, and a different CJCS Instruction would not establish JCIDS policy for capability document development.

Policy for how capability documents are developed within JCIDS is set by a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction. CJCSI 5123.01 provides the authoritative guidance on JCIDS governance, outlining the processes, roles, milestones, and artifacts used to create and review capability documents such as capability needs assessments and Capability Development Documents. It defines who approves these documents, how reviews are conducted, and how the capability efforts align with joint concepts and strategic priorities. The broader DoD policy in DoDI 5000.85 governs the acquisition system as a whole, not the JCIDS-specific workflow for capability documents, and a different CJCS Instruction would not establish JCIDS policy for capability document development.