2.2. Validation Page.

2.2.1. While a document is in draft, a placeholder page will be included with the statement, "This document (include revision numbering) has not yet been validated and shall not be considered to be an authoritative source for the content herein. This document may be considered authoritative only when this page is replaced by a signed validation memorandum."

2.2.2. Once validated by the appropriate requirement validation authority, the placeholder page will be replaced by the signed validation memorandum.

2.2.2.1. For documents with JSD of JROC Interest or JCB Interest, the placeholder page will be retained until the signed JROCM is inserted. Any Sponsor approvals are not authoritative with respect to the document validation prior to JROC or JCB validation, and then only to the degree the JROCM delegates follow on authority to the Sponsor.

2.2.2.2. For documents with JSD of Joint Information, the Sponsor signed memorandum (or equivalent document) is authoritative with respect to the document validation.

2.2.3. If revisions to a document are proposed after validation, the placeholder page will be reinserted ahead of the original validation memorandum, until the updated validation memorandum is inserted. The original validation memorandum and memoranda validating subsequent changes, if applicable, are retained as part of the authoritative document.