About DOTMLPFDOTMLPF is an acronym used by the United States Department of Defense. DOTMLPF is defined in The Joint Capabilities Integration Development System, or JCIDS Process. The JCIDS process provides a solution space that considers solutions (stated in terms of diplomatic or military organization) involving a simulation of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) required to accomplish a mission.The idea is to fix the capability gap, and CJCSI 3170.01G – Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, 1 March 2009, is the one governing instruction that encompasses both materiel (requiring new defense acquisition programs) and non-materiel (not requiring new defense acquisition program) solutions.United States Department of DefenseDoD_5e8dcfdc-5d6a-11df-839d-400e7a64ea2aCombatant CommandersBecause 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.Office of the Secretary of DefenseNATONATO uses a similar acronym, DOTMLPF-I, the "I" standing for "Interoperability": the ability to be interoperable with forces throughout the NATO alliance.UK Ministry of DefenceUK Ministry of Defence uses the acronym TEPID-OIL.Missions are accomplished_9a681212-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00To fix the capability gap_9a68135c-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00DoctrineDocument the way to fight_9a6813f2-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea001e.g., emphasizing maneuver warfare combined air-ground campaigns._9a6814b0-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00OrganizationDocument how to organize to fight_9a681532-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea002divisions, air wings, Marine-Air Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs), etc._9a6815b4-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00TrainingDocument how to prepare to fight_9a681640-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea003basic training to advanced individual training, various types of unit training, joint exercises, etc._9a6816c2-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00MaterielDocument what is necessary to equip the forces_9a681744-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea004weapons, spares, etc. so they can operate effectively._9a6817d0-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00Leadership & EducationDocument how to prepare leaders to lead the fight_9a68185c-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea005Military Leadersfrom squad leader to 4-star general/admiral; professional development._9a681910-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00PersonnelDocument the availability of qualified people for peacetime, wartime, and various contingency operations_9a6819ba-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea006_9a681a50-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea00FacilitiesDocument real property supporting the forces_9a681adc-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea007installations and industrial facilities (e.g. government owned ammunition production facilities)_9a681b72-82b5-11ea-981e-262a2f83ea002009-03-012020-04-19https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOTMLPFOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net