### Question
What is the definition of requirements creep?


### Answer
The definition of **requirements creep** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 2547*:

> the addition of new technical or operational specifications after a requirements document is approved by the appropriate validation authority for the requirements document

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2547*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 149-DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM**

