2.5.1.4. Section 4: Program Summary. Same as the regular CDD with the addition to the following:

2.5.1.4.1. Development of the IT Box.

2.5.1.4.2. The “IT Box” construct, Figure B-16, 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.

2.5.1.4.2.1. 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.

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

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

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

2.5.4.3. Briefly describe whether the system being designed plans to use a MOSA, including integration of capabilities developed within the system and/or plan for evolution of capabilities that will be added, removed, or replaced in future increments.