Missieeisen

Missieeisen, often written missie-eisen in Dutch texts, refers to the set of requirements, constraints, and criteria that define what is necessary for a mission to be executed successfully. The concept is used in planning, management, and evaluation to align actions with a mission's objectives and to establish objective criteria for success.

In practice, missie-eisen cover elements such as the mission objective, scope and boundaries, required capabilities, time frame, budget and resources, personnel, safety and legal constraints, risk tolerance, and the acceptance or success criteria. They are typically elicited from stakeholders, documented in a requirements specification, and maintained through traceability and change management.

Applications span military operations, humanitarian aid, disaster response, space missions, and corporate or research initiatives. They help determine procurement, partner selection, and risk mitigation strategies and provide a basis for verification and validation of outcomes. The term is distinct from a mission statement: a mission statement articulates purpose and vision, while mission requirements define concrete conditions that must be met for the mission to be considered complete.

Related concepts include mission planning, requirements engineering, and risk management.