SPFI10-202 — Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership & Education, Personnel, Facilities, And Policy (dotmlpf-p) Analysis

SPFI10-202 governs United States Space Force DOTmLPF-P analysis for capability development, requirements definition, gap analysis, and solution generation.

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  • Publication number: SPFI10-202
  • Title: DOCTRINE, ORGANIZATION, TRAINING, MATERIEL, LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION, PERSONNEL, FACILITIES, AND POLICY (DOTMLPF-P) ANALYSIS
  • Date: 2026-08-12

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It establishes organizational responsibilities, authorities, and processes for managing USSF DOTmLPF-P Analysis. It requires the DOTmLPF-P framework for activities including new systems, system modifications, and operational procedure adjustments, with deviations documented and approved.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to the United States Air Force, except units performing space missions.

Topics covered

  • DOTmLPF-P analysis process
  • Capability development
  • Requirements definition
  • Gap analysis
  • Solution generation
  • Force design
  • Force development
  • Force employment

Questions and answers

What framework does the USSF use for capability development and gap analysis?

The USSF will utilize the DOTmLPF-P framework as the foundational methodology for all activities related to capability development, requirements definition, gap analysis, and solution generation.

What approval is required for a deviation from the DOTmLPF-P standard?

Any proposed deviation from this standard must be documented and approved by Chief of Space Operations (CSO) or a designated board.

How must records created under SPFI10-202 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in SPFI10-202?

The authorities to waive installation/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, and T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

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