2.5.4. Section 4: Final Recommendations. Same as the regular ICD with the addition of the “IT Box.” Discussion in this section should be tailored to the IS solution and focus on how the Sponsor intends to develop and deliver the required capabilities detailed above.

2.5.4.1. The “IT Box” construct, Figure B-3, calls for fewer iterations of validating JCIDS documents through the JCIDS process by describing the overall IS program and delegating validation of detailed follow-on requirement and solution oversight to a flag-level organization other than the JROC or JCB.

2.5.4.1.1. The “IT Box” model uses initial minimum values in place of initial objective values so that the baseline capability is clearly specified, and the delegated oversight body has flexibility to further develop capabilities without revalidation of the JCIDS document.

2.5.4.1.2. Initial minimum values represent the achievable level of required capability needed to incorporate current technology to meet the baseline capability.

2.5.4.1.3. Successor documents must be provided to the KM/DS system for information purposes and visibility in the capability portfolios.