The Capability Development Document and Capability Production Document contain a required number of which elements to capture the minimum operational effectiveness and suitability attributes?

• A. Key Performance Parameters (KPPs)
• B. Acquisition Categories (ACAT)
• C. Capability Development Document and Capability Production Document
• D. Material Development Decision (MDD)

Answer: (C)

Key Performance Parameters are the statements that set the minimum, essential levels of performance the system must achieve to provide operational effectiveness and suitability. The Capability Development Document and Capability Production Document use a defined, typically small set of these KPPs to anchor the design and verification process. They establish the non-negotiable thresholds that drive system design, testing, and acceptance—so meeting those KPPs is what proves the program can deliver the required capability in the intended environment. Other elements like KSAs cover important but not mission-critical attributes, while Acquisition Categories or the MDD are about program management and decision points, not the specific minimum performance thresholds.