Which instruction governs the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System?

The Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) is governed by CJCS Instruction 3170.01H. This instruction outlines the processes and responsibilities necessary for identifying and prioritizing joint capability needs across the Department of Defense. It establishes a framework for ensuring that the capabilities required to execute joint warfighting are accurately assessed and developed in alignment with strategic goals.

By specifying how joint capability requirements should be integrated into the development process, this instruction plays a crucial role in guiding defense acquisition and resource allocation effectively. Understanding this instruction is essential for personnel involved in capability assessment, development processes, and overall defense strategy formulation.

While other directives and instructions play significant roles within the Department of Defense, they pertain to different aspects of military operations or capabilities, thus they do not govern the JCIDS directly.