SPOCMAN13-626 — Combat Force Proponent – Fielding Process

SPOCMAN13-626 governs the Combat Force Proponent - Fielding Process for bringing new capabilities and significant upgrades to operational acceptance.

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  • Publication number: SPOCMAN13-626
  • Title: COMBAT FORCE PROPONENT – FIELDING PROCESS
  • Date: 2025-05-02

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It describes the CFP-FP lifecycle, Force Generation Elements, organizational roles, and rapid fielding principles. It requires consideration of critical aspects before operational acceptance and permits tailoring to relevant elements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of Space Operations Command (SpOC).

Topics covered

  • Combat Force Proponent - Fielding Process
  • Operational acceptance
  • Force Generation Elements
  • Weapon system lifecycle
  • Rapid fielding principles
  • Mission system modifications

Questions and answers

What does the Combat Force Proponent - Fielding Process cover?

CFP-FP begins with a validated requirement (reference Attachment 1: Terms) and continues through each weapon system’s lifecycle through to end-of-life.

What must be considered before operational acceptance of a USSF weapon system?

CFP-FP is based on Force Generation Elements (FGEs) which incorporate the Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTmLPF-P) framework to ensure every critical aspect is considered prior to OA of a USSF weapon system.

Can the CFP-FP be tailored for a weapon system?

The CFP-FP may be tailored to include the necessary FGEs for a weapon system.

What must Weapon System Leads consider when tailoring the CFP-FP?

Weapon System Leads (WSLs) must consider the entire complement of FGEs, but the WSLs can work through their respective FGE Subject Matter Experts (SME) and action only the relevant FGEs (and/or relevant subtasks within each FGE).

What systems are not referred to as weapon systems?

Simulated systems, such as simulators and trainers, are not referred to as weapon systems.

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