Reforming the Joint Requirements Process to Accelerate Fielding of Warfighting Capabilities

This memorandum outlines a sweeping overhaul of how the Department identifies, prioritizes, and resources warfighting needs. It replaces the long-standing JCIDS process with a faster, more agile system designed to close capability gaps and rapidly move solutions into the field. The document emphasizes deeper industry engagement, streamlined validation, and tighter alignment between requirements and budgets to ensure the Joint Force can respond to emerging operational challenges. Overall, it signals a decisive push for urgency, integration, and modernization across all military components.