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The Initial Capabilities Document is the program initiation document, prepared for all new materiel systems.
It documents the requirement for a materiel or non-materiel approach to satisfy specific capability gap(s). For our purposes, we are concerned with the ICD for a materiel solution. The ICD defines the capability gap(s) in terms of the functional area, the relevant range of military operations, desired effects, time and doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) and policy implications and constraints. The ICD summarizes the results of the DOTMLPF and policy analysis and the DOTMLPF approaches (materiel and non-materiel) that may deliver the required capability. The outcome of an ICD could be one or more capability development documents.
CJCSI 3170.01F, AR 71–9, AR 700–127 and AMC/TRADOC Pam70–2.
The ICD is a mandatory element of all materiel acquisitions.
An ICD must be prepared prior to entry into the acquisition process.
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