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standard consistent with the potential consequences of an unintended engagement or
unauthorized parties interfering with the operation of the system.
(6) For systems incorporating AI capabilities, plans are in place to ensure consistency
with the DoD AI Ethical Principles and the DoD Responsible AI Strategy and Implementation
Pathway.
(7) A preliminary legal review of the weapon system has been completed in coordination
with the GC DoD and in accordance with DoDD 5000.01, DoDD 2311.01 and, where applicable,
DoDD 3000.03E.
d. Before fielding, the USD(P), USD(A&S), and VCJCS will verify that:
(1) System capabilities, human-machine interfaces, doctrine, TTPs, and training have
been demonstrated to allow commanders and operators to exercise appropriate levels of human
judgment over the use of force and to employ systems with appropriate care and in accordance
with the law of war, applicable treaties, weapon system safety rules, and ROE that are applicable
or reasonably expected to be applicable.
(2) System safety, anti-tamper mechanisms, cyber survivability, operational resilience,
and cybersecurity capabilities have been implemented in accordance with DoDI 5000.83, the
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System Manual, and DoDI 8500.01 to minimize
the probability and consequences of failures. A monitoring regime is in place to identify and
address changes in operational environment, data inputs, and use that could contribute to such
failures.
(3) V&V and T&E:
(a) Assess system performance, capability, reliability, effectiveness, and suitability
under realistic conditions, including possible adversary actions, consistent with the potential
consequences of unintended engagement or unauthorized parties interfering with the operation of
the system.
(b) Have demonstrated that the system can be reprogrammed with sufficient rapidity
to enable timely correction of any unintended system behaviors that may be observed or
discovered during future system operations.
(4) Adequate training, TTPs, and doctrine are available, periodically reviewed, and used
by system operators and commanders to understand the functioning, capabilities, and limitations
of the system’s autonomy in realistic operational conditions.
(5) System design and human-machine interfaces are readily understandable to trained
operators, provide transparent feedback on system status, and provide clear procedures for
trained operators to activate and deactivate system functions.
(6) For systems incorporating AI capabilities, the deployment and use of the AI
capabilities in the weapon system will be consistent with the DoD AI Ethical Principles and the
DoD Responsible AI Strategy and Implementation Pathway.