Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the Organisations home page. This site contains the organisation structure and links to Capability Development Group (CDG) sites.

The mission of the Capability Development Group (CDG) is "To shape Defence's future joint warfighting capability".

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The Executive

Capability Development Group is responsible for developing capability proposals consistent with strategic priorities and funding guidance, for consideration and approval by government. In particular, the work of the Executive focuses on:

  • Defence's major capital equipment investment program ("major" here meaning equipment projects of $20 million or more, or of less than $20 million but with individual items of $1 million or more); and

  • Capability definition, comprising the Needs Phase and the Requirements Phase.

In the Defence Business Model, Capability Development Group (CDG) is headed by the Chief Capability Development Group (CCDG). CCD, along with the Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF), the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Chief Defence Scientist (CDS), comprise the ''Owner Support Executives'' who report to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) and the Secretary (SECDEF), Department of Defence.

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Executive Structure

Capability Development Group consists of a number of Divisions and other primary units including:

  • Capability Systems Division - CS Div manages the development of future capability options to assist government decision making on investment in major capital equipment for the ADF.
  • Capability, Investment and Resources Division - CIR Div provides independent analysis and review of capability issues, including the overall balance of investment in current and future capability; the future structure of the ADF; major investment proposals; preparedness; and priorities.
  • Capability and Plans Branch - C&P seeks to ensure that Defence capabilities match the Government's strategic objectives. C&P also provides mechanisms for identifying, managing and assessing the future and planned forces.
  • Office of Interoperability - The Office of Interoperability oversees interoperability issues concerning capability development. The Office is also responsive to the Chief of Joint Operations for managing interoperability issues arising from a warfighting perspective.
  • Australian Defence Test & Evaluation Office - ADTEO coordinates Defence test and evaluation policy; provides test and evaluation advice and assistance throughout the capability life cycle; manages Defence trials, tasks and demonstrations; and provides customers with independent, objective trial reports.