scope:

This instruction applies to resource sponsors/ requirements managers who draft capability documents containing Navy equities, and to organizations that provide inputs for capabilities documents containing Navy equities. These requirements apply to all acquisition programs, subject to reference (a).

Purpose. This instruction addresses the development of requirements for Human Systems Integration (HSI) within the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Additionally, this instruction defines the process through which Deputy Chief of Naval Operation (Deputy CNO) (Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education) (CNO (Nl)) exercises Navy HSI governance authority.