DCAPES Cont Dev
Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution System (DCAPES) is the Department of the Air Force (DAF) classified Command and Control (C2) National Security System (NSS) used to implement the Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) process and project forces (includes weapon systems, logistics, and personnel). It enables the DAF to posture mission ready and equipped forces (organized in effects-based operational capability packages) to deliver air, space, and cyberspace capabilities to Joint commanders worldwide. DCAPES supports joint, combined, and DAF military operations worldwide. FY 2027 funding will be used to support the continued development of capabilities within the DCAPES system. These efforts will enhance the Shortfall Management Module which enables units to report and route manpower deficiencies to appropriate command level for resolution. The funding will also be used to develop the Manpower Analysis Tool used to analyze and inform personnel planning and prevent future shortfalls. The FY 2027 funding continues to enhance the functionality of the system, crucial in supporting war planning, and will be executed against capabilities packaged into agile development projects for multiple releases based on warfighter priorities. This program element included all necessary expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605833F, and 0605898F.
FY2027 planned work - Will continue to enhance the Shortfall Module Update - Will develop the Manpower Analysis Tool - Will continue to develop/deploy additional user requirements, functionalities, and enhancements of the system
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 funding decreased to align with the program's migration schedule of moving the test, training, and production environments to the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR) cloud.
FY2026 plans — current year - Continue to enhance the Manpower Equipment and Force Packaging (MEFPAK) Module by developing Transportation and Load Planning Data Creation, standardizing Manpower Force Element Line Numbers, and creating Air Force Specialty Code Substitution Rules - Create Force Presentation module that will present Force Apportionment and Assignment data - Continue to develop/deploy additional user requirements, functionalities, and enhancements of the system