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Purpose. This instruction establishes the Coalition Capability Demonstration and Assessment (CCD&A), more commonly known as "Bold Quest (BQ),"as a mechanism to facilitate participant-defined warfighting interoperability and capability demonstrations and assessments through a recurring cycle of joint and multinational events. BQ events are aligned with CJCS-chartered bodies and programs of work discussed in references a and b and elaborated in enclosures A and B.

Applicability. This instruction applies to Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Joint Staff (JS), Services, and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. It will also be shared with other organizations to support their interest or participation in Bold Quest, as appropriate.