Create a fictional capability (it can be just about anything the Department of Defense could use) and run through the process.

Address a few questions:

• Do you notice any potential pitfalls in the process?
• What is your opinion of the process?

JCIDS has come under fire recently as there are some that believe the entire concept must be revamped; some say the process is just more "red-tape" and the emphasis on jointly assessing capabilities slows down the process.