1. Overview.

1.1. JUONs, JEONs, and DoD Component UONs are used ONLY when there are urgent requirements for capabilities that do not exist in the joint force, and where the deliberate requirement validation and deliberate acquisition processes, or other means such as the GFM process, JMVP, etc., are not practical for satisfying the capability requirements in the operational timelines. JUONs and JEONs support urgent and emergent capabilities associated with on-going and anticipated contingency operations as outlined in Appendix B of Enclosure A; and as such, Sponsors should field an initial capability solution in less than 2 years.

2. Purpose.

2.1. The purpose of JUONs, JEONs, and DoD Component UONs is to facilitate rapid identification, prioritization, validation, documentation, and communication of urgent or emergent capability requirements and associated capability gaps that represent significant risk to mission success or safety of forces. These documents serve as the basis for expedited validation by the validation authority identified in Enclosure A of this manual. The acquisition of materiel capability solutions in response to validated requirements is addressed IAW References [25] and [26].

2.1.1. DoD Component UONs are applicable to only one DoD Component guided by ongoing or anticipated contingency operations. Component UONs are submitted, staffed, and validated IAW References [15], [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], and [24]. Within 14 days of validation, the Sponsor shall provide DoD Component UONs to the Joint Staff Gatekeeper for information and visibility in the capability portfolios.

2.1.2. JUONs and JEONs affect two or more DoD Components. JUONs and JEONs are guided by ongoing and anticipated contingency operations submitted by Combatant Commanders (CCMDs) or CJCS/VCJCS and reviewed and validated IAW Enclosure A of this manual.

2.1.2.1. JUONs are staffed IAW this manual and validated by the J-8/DDRCD.

2.1.2.2. JEONs are staffed IAW this manual and validated by the JCB or

JROC.

2.1.2.3. JUONs and JEONs are primarily submitted by CCDRs. CCDRs will

also review, validate and adjudicate UON requests between Components to further expedite capabilities already in existing use.

2.1.3. While JUONs and JEONs are primarily submitted by the CCMDs, the CJCS/VCJCS may generate a JUON or JEON directly in support of CJCS or VCJCS responsibilities, or to facilitate timely validation of urgent or emergent needs identified by multiple CCMDs or DoD Components. When directed by the CJCS/VCJCS, the appropriate J-Dir or JS Office will generate a JUON or JEON submission for submission to the JS J8 for endorsement. Once endorsed by the JS J8, the submission will be submitted to the JS Gatekeeper for staffing to the JROC for validation.

2.1.4. DoD Components that require a capability that is resident in the inventory of another Service may coordinate with the cognizant organizations for potential use of the processes in References [15], [19], [20], [21], [22], [23],

and [24].

3. Applicability.

3.1. JUONs, JEONs, and DoD Component UONs are appropriate for the following:

3.1.1. Capability requirements that can have an initial capability solution fielded within 2 years.

3.1.2. JUONs. Address Capability gaps that are driven by ongoing contingency operations that are necessary to prevent loss of life or critical mission failure that require out-of-cycle funding to initiate program execution.

3.1.3. JEONs. Address Capability gaps that are driven by anticipated contingency operations necessary to prevent loss of life or prevent critical mission failure, and where out-of-cycle funding is required to initiate program execution.

4. Proponent.

4.1. The proponent for this appendix is the J-8/JCD. For questions, contact J-8/JCD at (703) 695-2705.

5. Format.

5.1. JUON and JEON format is addressed in this section. See References [15], [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], and [24] for format of DoD Component UONs.

5.1.1. Cover Page. JUONs and JEONs do not require a cover page.

5.1.2. Validation Page. JUONs and JEONs do not require a validation page.

5.1.3. Executive Summary. JUONs and JEONs do not require an executive summary.