2.5.3. Section 3: Capability Requirements (CR) and Gaps/Overlaps. Same as the regular ICD with the addition of the Net-Ready performance attribute table. Reference Figure B-2 and describe each attribute in terms of initial minimum values rather than threshold and objective values.

For reference or comparison, below is what the JCIDS Manual says for the ICD 2021 itself:

2.5.4.6. In a new paragraph for each requirement, describe the capability gaps or overlaps in terms of the difference between the initial objective values and the performance levels of capability solutions currently available to the Joint Force or in development. Identify those CRs for which there exist overlaps or redundancies, including considerations of existing or planned capabilities in other DoD Components; U.S. Government agencies or departments; and allied or partner nations. Assess whether the overlap is advisable for operational redundancy or if the overlap is a potential tradeoff to satisfy other identified capability gaps.

2.5.4.6.1. When describing "current capabilities" in the narrative paragraphs, Sponsors must consider all programs initiated by the MDA via the MCA pathways and rapidly fielded capability solutions in the Joint Force. This should be consistent with the market research conducted as part of the CBA described in Annex B to Appendix B to Enclosure C of this manual.

2.5.4.6.1.1. Sponsors may not exclude viable capability solutions from the comparison because they are not the Sponsor's preferred solution, or because they are developed and operated by another DoD Component.

2.5.4.6.1.2. Sponsors must ensure review of identified capability gaps by someone with visibility into capability solutions protected by higher classification levels.

2.5.4.6.1.3. If identified capability gaps would be different in light of capability solutions protected by higher classification levels, Sponsors may provide supplemental data in the form of a classified Appendix as described at the end of the ICD format guidance.

2.5.4.6.2. When describing a recapitalization (or "next generation") situation, the "current capabilities" must consider the capability solution being replaced, as well as other viable solutions as noted above. Life extension or continuing/restarting production of the fielded capability solution, or possibly leveraging portions of fielded capability solutions, may be part of tradeoff discussions and/or follow-on AoA activities.

2.5.4.7. Clearly identify how each capability gap identified impacts the operational context in Section 1 of the ICD, in terms of inability to execute part or all of an operational plan and/or unacceptable levels of operational risk. Where workarounds are feasible until the requirements proposed in the ICD are satisfied by capability solutions, then identify the workarounds and operational risk(s) associated with them.