Mission Need Statement
{{use mdy dates, date=October 2021 A Mission Needs Statement (MNS) is a U.S. Department of Defense type of document which identifies capability needs for a program to satisfy by a combination of solutions (DOTMLPF) to resolve a mission deficiency or to enhance operational capability. This term was introduced as a fundamental step in CJCSI 3170.01B (Apr 2001), 6212.01D (Apr 2005), and the Interim Defense Acquisition Guidebook (Oct 2004). This type of document has been superseded by the description of capability needs called an Initial Capabilities Document, as of CJCSI 3170.01E. United States Department of Defense ...
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DOTMLPF
DOTMLPF (pronounced "dot-mil-p-f") is an acronym for doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities. It is used by the United States Department of Defense and was defined in the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System, or JCIDS Process as the framework to design what administrative changes and/or acquisition efforts would fill a capability need required to accomplish a mission. Because combatant commanders define requirements in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), they are able to consider gaps in the context of strategic direction for the total US military force and influence the direction of requirements earlier in the acquisition process, in particular, materiel. It also serves as a mnemonic for staff planners to consider certain issues prior to undertaking a new effort. *Doctrine *Organization *Training *Materiel *Leadership *Personnel * Facilities Here is an example of how DOTMLPF ...
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