A capability, in the systems engineering sense, is defined as the ability to execute a specified course of action.
The Joint Capabilities Integration Development System is an important part of DoD military planning.
The "Operation of the JCIDS" introduces a Capability Based Analysis (CBA) process that includes identification of capability gaps.
[2] In essence, a Capability Gap Analysis is the determination of needed capabilities that do not yet exist.
[3][4] The Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) suggests the use of the Operational Activity Model (OV-5) in conducting a CGA.