scope:

Purpose. To modify the Department of the Navy's Programming, Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS) to focus on capability-driven warfighting requirements to include:

a. Increased emphasis on capabilities required for delivery on a Battle Force vice platform level.

b. Enhanced ability to better communicate a long-term warfighting vision with attendant procurement, force structure, and capability to counter threats and achieve mission success via application of analysis both within and beyond programming Fiscal Year Defense Plans (FYDPs).

c. Establishing the Battle Force Capability Assessment and Programming Process (BCAPP) (formerly referred to as the "Mission Capability Packages Process") as the tool to accomplish the modification and purpose as described.

d. Designating the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO) (Warfare Requirements and Programs) (N7) as the executive agent and lead for implementation of the BCAPP.

e. Establishing policy consistent with references (a) and (b) in terms of defining and integrating Navy operational concepts and in providing a framework upon which alternatives may be assessed.

f. Establishing the need for the development of an affordable long range naval warfare Integrated Strategic Capability Plan (ISCP) (formerly referred to as the "ISBP") and an Integrated Sponsor's Program Proposal (ISPP) for warfare systems that meet Fleet Commander-in-Chief (CINC) requirements.

g. Establishing Capability Sponsors (CS) within the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) responsible for developing Mission Capabilities Packages (MCPs) within designated domains and coordinating these packages with the Resource Sponsors, Fleet CINCs, and acquisition community.