### Question
How does the law define initial capabilities document?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2366a*, **initial capabilities document** is defined as:

> any capabilities requirement document approved by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council that establishes the need for a materiel approach to resolve a capability gap

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2366a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 139-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

