Joint Planning and Execution Services

The Joint Planning and Execution Services (JPES) program, managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), aims to enhance the Department of Defense's Joint Planning Process. This initiative focuses on providing advanced information technology capabilities to support force planning, deployment planning, and the execution of Global Force Management processes. The program is structured in two phases, with Phase I dedicated to modernizing the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Phase II focusing on the Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager (JCRM).

Phase I involves modernizing JOPES, which is crucial for supporting military operation monitoring, planning, and execution activities. The delivery of completed JPES software is scheduled for the second quarter of FY 2024, followed by interoperability and operational testing. The transition from JOPES is expected to conclude by the fourth quarter of FY 2024. This phase will address new functional requirements and enhancements necessary for thousands of operational users globally, including 25 external systems across Combatant Commands, Military Services, and Defense Agencies.

Phase II will commence in FY 2025 with a focus on developing new JPES functional requirements and modernizing JCRM. JCRM is a web-based application that facilitates the Global Force Management Allocation Process for drafting and submitting force requirements for military operations worldwide. This phase will incorporate functionality into JPES starting mid-FY 2026 with full engagement anticipated in FY 2027. The modernization effort is vital as there are no alternative capabilities to fulfill JCRM's ongoing functions.

The modernization efforts under JPES are essential due to increasing maintenance costs and obsolescence risks associated with current systems like JOPES. By replacing these systems, JPES aims to reduce mission failure risks while enhancing the planning and execution capabilities required for responding to military operations and crises effectively. The program's ongoing development ensures alignment with national military strategies while supporting complex global force management needs.