Planning to Deliver Capabilities

Planning makes it possible to deliver the core capabilities in each mission area. Strategic and operational planning:

Establish priorities
Identify expected levels of performance and capability requirements
Provide the standard for assessing capabilities
Help stakeholders learn their roles

Preparedness System Cycle with the following six major components: (1) Identifying and Assessing Risk, (2) Estimating Capability Requirements, (3) Building and Sustaining Capabilities, (4) Planning to Deliver Capabilities (highlighted), (5) Validating Capabilities, and (6) Reviewing and Updating