### Question
Can you define what initial capabilities document means?


### Answer
**Initial capabilities document** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 2366a*:

> 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**

