1. Purpose. This instruction

        a. Establishes policies and procedures for the J-6 interoperability requirements and supportability certification and validation of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS) Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs cited in references a and b, and for all non-ACAT and fielded systems.

        b. Provides detailed instructions for the implementation of information technology (IT) and National Security Systems (NSS) interoperability and supportability certifications as referenced in CJCSI 3170.01 Series, DODD 4630.5, DODI 4630.8, and DODD 8100.1 (references a, b, e, g and y, respectively).

        c. Details the Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP) in lieu of the Interoperability KPP (I KPP) discussed in CJCSI 3170.01C and CJCSM 3170.01. The NR-KPP shall be used to assess information needs, information timeliness, information assurance, joint interoperability and supportability, and net-ready attributes required for both the technical exchange of information and the end-to-end operational effectiveness of that exchange. The NR-KPP shall consist of measurable, testable or calculable characteristics and performance metrics required for the timely, accurate and complete exchange and use of information.

        d. Establishes policies and procedures for Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) system interoperability test certification.

        e. Provides additional guidance for development of Information Support Plans (ISPs) and establishes procedures for certification of ISPs for all programs, including ACAT, non-ACAT, and fielded systems with regard to the J-6 interoperability requirements and supportability certification. The ISP replaces the Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Support Plan (C4ISP) originally in the DOD 5000 series directives.