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:

2.5.4.4.2. Identify the operational units, including other DoD Components, government agencies, or allied/partner nations that will employ the capability solution, and define the required quantities for each organization. This information will leverage and be consistent with the DoDAF OV-4 generated during prior analysis and will be updated for the scope and purpose of the CDD.

2.5.4.4.3. Total quantities must include the operational inventory as well as required quantities for training, spares, scheduled repair, and anticipated attrition over the lifecycle. Initial production planning should be based on these quantities, and changes to it may trigger a JROC/JCB Tripwire review IAW Enclosure A of this manual.