The role of the Capability Development Group (CDG) was to develop and gain
Australian Government approval for future defence capabilities. The CDG has a close relationship with the
Defence Materiel Organisation) and oversaw the implementation of Defence Procurement Review recommendations. As sponsor, CDG was responsible for developing capability proposals consistent with strategic priorities, funding guidance, legislation and policy, for consideration and approval by Government. In particular, the work of the Group focused on: • Defence's Major Capability Expenditure (MCE) investment program; and • Capability Definition, comprising the Needs Phase and the Requirements Phase of the Capability Development process. CCDG, along with the Vice Chief of the Defence Force (
VCDF), the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and the Chief Defence Scientist (CDS), (all are 3 star level positions), comprised the
Owner Support Executives.
Department heads • Head Capability System:
Vacant • First assistant secretary capability investment & resources: Michael Gibson • Assistant secretary capability & plans: Ben Coleman • Executive director group support: Warren Nelson • Director-General Australian defence test & evaluation office: CAPT John Renwick, RAN ==Chief Capability Development Group==