K05 assurance architecture
United States DoD — autonomous weapon-system scope
Direct answer
DODD 3000.09 APPLICABILITY-BOUND
Evidence boundary. These records describe architecture, control relationships, test requirements, and legal-source status. They do not certify a facility, authorize a mission, prove deployment, or replace current facility-specific engineering and legal review.
Authority state
DODD 3000.09 APPLICABILITY-BOUND
Issue matrix
| Issue | Status | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Covered systems | AUTONOMOUS AND SEMI-AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEMS | Includes force application and automated target selection within directive scope. |
| Autonomous cyberspace capability | EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED | Do not map the directive as a governing autonomous-cyber standard. |
| Unarmed or non-weapon autonomous system | EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED | Other safety, acquisition, cybersecurity and sector authorities may still apply. |
| Human judgment and V&V/T&E | REQUIRED WITHIN COVERED WEAPON-SYSTEM SCOPE | Appropriate judgment, robust testing, transparent status, auditability and bounded behavior are scope-specific requirements. |
Qualification
Not legal advice; The directive is not a universal autonomy standard.