Mission Need Statement
A Mission Needs Statement is a U.S. Department of Defense type of document which identifies capability needs for a program to satisfy by a combination of solutions to resolve a mission deficiency or to enhance operational capability.
This term was introduced as a fundamental step in CJCSI 3170.01B, 6212.01D, and the Interim Defense Acquisition Guidebook.
This type of document has been superseded by the description of capability needs called an Initial Capabilities Document, as of CJCSI 3170.01E.
