1. DOTmLPF-P Change Recommendations
CDR Rob “Rooster” Loughran
23 Jul 2014 1

2. Objectives Define Joint DCRs and their uses
Describe the Joint DCR generation and staffing process
Review Joint DCR content and format requirements
Describe the Joint DCR implementation process
Provide best practices and common pitfalls for DCR drafting, staffing and implementation

3. DOTmLPF-P Change Recommendations
Joint DCRs document and validate non-materiel solutions as an alternative to, or complement of, materiel solutions (JCIDS Manual, 19Jan12)
Required when:
A non-materiel solution addresses a capability gap
A materiel solution requires changes that impact DOTmLPF-P areas outside of the materiel program
A material solution exists in the joint force, but must be organic to the sponsor (i.e. cannot be satisfied by an RFF or RFC)
ICD
DCR
CBA, Studies, Lessons Learned, JROC, JIEDDO, etc…
DCR

4. Staffing a DCR
Gatekeeper will identify the appropriate FCB (and supporting FCB if necessary) (JCIDS Manual, 19Jan12)
One of 4 JSDs will be assigned (change pending in JCIDS manual rewrite)
JROC Interest
JCB Interest
Joint Integration
Joint Information

5. Basic Parameters and Format
Maximum Length: 30 Pages, including Appendix A (NR-KPP)
Structure
Executive Summary: 1 Page
(1) Purpose
(2) Background
(3) Description
(4) Analysis Process
(5) Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plan
Recommendation
OPR
Implementation Timeframe
ROM Cost
(6) Constraints
(7) Policy
(8) Issues
(9) Recommendation Summary
Appendices

6. Basic Parameters and Format
Maximum Length: 30 Pages, including Appendix A (NR-KPP)
Structure
Executive Summary: 1 Page
(1) Purpose
(2) Background
(3) Description
(4) Analysis Process
(5) Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plan
Recommendation
OPR
Implementation Timeframe
ROM Cost
(6) Constraints
(7) Policy
(8) Issues
(9) Recommendation Summary
Appendices
The critical section of a DCR

7. Approved Alternate DCR Format
Provides more logical flow with reduced redundancies
Operational Context. Includes former Purpose, Background, part of Description, and part of Appendix A (Architecture Data)
Threat Summary. Includes part of Description for the threat environment information and some clarifying verbiage from CJCSI (Intel Certification)
Capability Discussion. Includes part of Description and all of Analysis Process
Change Recommendations and Implementation Plans. Includes Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plans, Constraints, Policy, Issues, part of Recommendations Summary related to recommendations and implementation, and part of Appendix A (Architecture Data)
Alternatives. Includes part of Recommendations Summary related to alternative approaches and options
More information available at:

8. Approved Alternate DCR Format
Provides more logical flow with reduced redundancies
Operational Context. Includes former Purpose, Background, part of Description, and part of Appendix A (Architecture Data)
Threat Summary. Includes part of Description for the threat environment information and some clarifying verbiage from CJCSI (Intel Certification)
Capability Discussion. Includes part of Description and all of Analysis Process
Change Recommendations and Implementation Plans. Includes Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plans, Constraints, Policy, Issues, part of Recommendations Summary related to recommendations and implementation, and part of Appendix A (Architecture Data)
Alternatives. Includes part of Recommendations Summary related to alternative approaches and options
More information available at:
The critical section of a DCR

9. Section 5, Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plan
What makes a good DCR?
Format and length conforms to JCIDS manual
Recommendations:
Discrete, actionable tasks
Examples
Stronger: “Update Joint Pub 3-03 to reflect…”
Weaker: “Update joint doctrine to reflect…”
OPR
Specific organization with oversight or authority over assigned task
Stronger: “STRATCOM J7”
Weaker: “Combatant Commands”
Implementation Timeframe
Specific, realistic yet minimized to maintain momentum
Stronger: “30 September 2013”
Weaker: “FY2013 plus 60 months”
ROM Cost
Realistic, conservative
Myth: DCRs don’t have a cost
Section 5, Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plan

10. Implementation of Validated DCRs
Approved recommendations from DCR Section 5 become JROC Memo (JROCM) actions
Overall lead designated in JROCM; responsible for leading completion of actions with OPRs
Functional Capabilities Boards (FCBs) provide oversight of execution
Extensions for action deadlines approved by Joint Staff J8 Deputy Director for Requirements via JROCM

11. Why DCRs Fail in Implementation
Common Implementation Failures:
OPRs fail to meet suspense dates
Actions reported complete, yet intent is not met
Causes:
Failure to properly review draft DCRs
Arbitrary or unrealistic action suspense dates
“Lead Organization” fails to lead
Recommendations:
Sponsor is the Lead Organization
POCs for OPRs identified prior to validation and engaged in drafting process
Determine suspense dates by developing a POAM for each action
Lead Organization forms an implementation working group upon validation
Leverage all available resources to complete actions within suspense dates

12. DCR Help
Joint Staff J8 Joint Capabilities Division: JCIDS Process Owners
JCIDS Gatekeeper: CDR J.R. Hill, ,
DCR Lead: CDR Rob “Rooster Loughran, ,
Functional Process Owners (FPOs): Provide advice to sponsors during staffing of DCRs; oversee implementation of recommended changes
DOTmLPF-P Area
Functional Process Owner
POC
Joint Doctrine
Joint Staff/J-7
CDR Todd Glasser, ,
Joint Organizations
Joint Staff/J-8
TBD
Joint Training
Mr. Mitchell Johnson, ,
Joint Materiel
Mr. Fred Gregory, ,
Joint Leadership and Education
Mr. Jack Roesner, ,
Joint Personnel
Joint Staff/J-1
Joint Facilities
Joint Staff/J-4
CDR Brett Blanton, ,
Joint Policy
Joint Staff/J-5
Mr. Jim Raycraft, ,
Functional Capabilities Boards
FCB
POC
Battlespace Awareness
Mr. Chris Hall, ,
C4/Cyber
Ms. Becky Gentry, ,
Force Application
Mr. Ben Vaught, ,
Force Support
Mr. Joe Coleman, ,
Logistics
Mr. Rick Gallagher, ,
Protection
Mr. Mike Shalak, ,
KM/DS Help Desk: Mr. Mike Farmer, ,

13. Summary
Joint DCRs document and validate non-materiel solutions as an alternative to, or complement of, materiel solutions
Joint DCRs follow the standard JCIDS process for staffing (~83 days)
9 Sections (5 Sections for Alternate Format)
Maximum 30 pages plus 1 page Executive Summary
Critical Section: “Joint DCR Findings and Proposed Implementation Plan”
Lead Organization coordinates implementation of validated Joint DCRs with FCB oversight
Successful implementation is dependent on comprehensive staffing and a pro-active Lead Organization