Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 5200.16
PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING CHANGES
CATEGORY A AND B USER REQUESTS: Any change to Category A or B of the standard
microcomputer infrastructure requires an ECP. The responsible LCCB will develop the ECP and
SLC, and submit to the appropriate Headquarters organization. If authorized by their charter,
LCCBs may elect to implement enhancements to Category A components of the Standard
Microcomputer Infrastructure thus creating a local image. The LCCB approving these
enhancements assumes total responsibility for support and maintenance of the modified systems.
ALL ECPs pertaining to Category A go the SWIII CCB. If the SWIII CCB determines the request
is feasible, the Configuration Evaluation Team (CET) will conduct a technical evaluation. Based
on that evaluation, and Commandant (G-SCC) concurrence with the SLC calculation, the SWIII
CCB will render a decision. If approved, and funding is available from the central IRM fund for
Category A ECPs, or from the program sponsor for Category B ECPs, the request will be
implemented. If funding is not available, the approved ECP will go into the backlog list for future
funding. If denied, the originator will receive a written decision. In both cases, the SWIII CCB will
provide TISCOM with information to update the Knowledge Base. Appeals to adverse SWIII CCB
decisions must be submitted under Flag signature to Commandant (G-SI).
Category A Process
ECPs pertaining to Category B go to the responsible program manager that acts as sponsor for the
initiative. If the sponsor determines that the ECP is feasible it may work directly with the
originator in further developing the initiative. Development and/or modification of these systems
are subject to all Commandant (G-SI) Instructions that pertain to AIS. Oversight and approval by
the Commandant (G-SIA) or the Information Technology Management Board (ITMB) may be
required. The sponsor will be required to identify or commit funds for development,
implementation, and maintenance of the initiative. If the sponsor determines that the initiative is
not feasible, it may deny the ECP and will
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