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The time and date at which IOC is achieved often defines the Inestimated Serviceinitial Dateoperating (ISD)timeline established by subject matter experts for an associated [[system]] or set of [[actions]]. Declaration of an Initial Operating Capability implies that the full operating capability will be developedachieved in the future, for example by modifications or adjustments to improve the individual's or system's performanceperformances, deployment of greater numbers of individuals or systems (perhaps of different types), or testing and training that permit wider application of the expected tasks to meet their capability. Once the capability is fully developed and all tasks are met, Full Operating Capability may be declared.▼
▲The date at which IOC is achieved often defines the In Service Date (ISD) for an associated [[system]]. Declaration of an Initial Operating Capability implies that the capability will be developed in the future, for example by modifications or adjustments to improve the system's performance, deployment of greater numbers of systems (perhaps of different types), or testing and training that permit wider application of the capability. Once the capability is fully developed, Full Operating Capability may be declared.
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==External Links==
* UK Ministry of Defence [http://www.aof.mod.uk/ Acquisition Operating Framework]
