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Mention DoD's definition of Mission Essential Function as well #255

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ahouseholder opened this issue Jun 28, 2023 · 3 comments · Fixed by #281
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Mention DoD's definition of Mission Essential Function as well #255

ahouseholder opened this issue Jun 28, 2023 · 3 comments · Fixed by #281
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ahouseholder commented Jun 28, 2023

@cgyarbrough wrote in a comment on #250, which modifies `/doc/md_src_files/055_decision-points_2.md:

...have we considered the DOD's MEF definition and how it aligns with CISAs concept? I understand that the current context is CISA-based so this is appropriate. Just a question--not a show stopper.

Originally posted by @cgyarbrough in #250 (review)

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Copying my reply from my comment on #250:


@cgyarbrough check my Google digging, but I found:

MEFs. Select functions directly related to accomplishing the Department’s mission. Failure to
perform or sustain these functions, which directly support PMEF, would significantly affect the
Department of Defense’s ability to provide vital services or exercise authority, direction, and
control.

...which refers to

PMEFs. The DoD MEFs, validated by the National Continuity Coordinator, which must be
performed in order to support the performance of the national essential functions before, during,
and in the aftermath of an emergency. PMEFs need to be performed continuously or resumed
within 12 hours after an event and maintained for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be
resumed.

...and

national essential functions. The select functions that are necessary to lead and sustain the
United States during a catastrophic emergency and that, therefore, must be supported through
COOP, COG, and ECG capabilities.

In DOD DIRECTIVE 3020.26 DOD CONTINUITY POLICY

Is that what you're referring to, or is there another definition elsewhere?

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ahouseholder commented Jul 7, 2023

Note the relevant place to possibly change is now found in /doc/md_src_files/05_07_mission_impact.md

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Yes, that's what I had in mind when I brought up the question. DoD will want that included I am sure.

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