### Question
How is the term initial capabilities document defined?


### Answer
The term **initial capabilities document** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 4251* as the following:

> 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. § 4251*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart F-Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development > CHAPTER 322-MAJOR SYSTEMS AND MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS GENERALLY > SUBCHAPTER III-MILESTONES FOR MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS**

