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Purpose. In support of references a and b, this instruction establishes the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) as the process used by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) to fulfill its advisory responsibilities to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in identifying, assessing, validating, and prioritizing joint military capability requirements. This instruction provides a broad framework for the detailed JCIDS process activities described in reference c. This Instruction is not intended to stand alone - readers are encouraged to become familiar with reference b before reviewing this Instruction.

Applicability. This instruction applies to the Joint Staff, Services, Combatant Commands, and other DOD Components.