As a matter of interest is it clear what criterion the waiver was granted for?
I think its in english, but I'm not too sure...... Page 9.
Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft (F-35) - As of FY 2016 President's Budget
"In March 2012, in conjunction with the Milestone B decision, certification was made pursuant to section 2366b of title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.). However, at that time, the MDA waived provision (3)(c), which certifies that the JROC has accomplished its duties pursuant to section 181(b) of title 10, U.S.C., including an analysis of the operational requirements for the program. The JROC accomplished the bulk of its duties under section 181(b); however, because the IOC dates remained "
TBD" by the Services, a waiver has been in place. In June 2013, the Services sent a joint report to the U.S. Congress detailing their IOC requirements and dates; however, until the USD(AT&L) certifies that this provision has been satisfied, the waiver remains in place. The Department will continue to review the F-35 program at least annually until the certification requirement for this provision is satisfied"...........