diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/user_story_template.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/user_story_template.md
index e6bb10cff6fd5cf1dcbea6557df05222f70db77d..ce3dac37c67f6b43eaf3b5f6467c6f7f6488967b 100644
--- a/.gitlab/issue_templates/user_story_template.md
+++ b/.gitlab/issue_templates/user_story_template.md
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ As a < type of user >, I want < some goal > so that < some reason >.
 
 
 
+## Linked Requirements & Use Cases? 
+
+* ReqID?
+* UseCase?
 
 
 ### Acceptance Criteria