MIL-STD-963 Revision B:1997
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (DIDS)
09-24-2014
English
1 SCOPE
1.1 Scope
1.2 Applicability
1.3 Classification
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2.1 Government documents
2.2 Order of precedence
3 DEFINITIONS
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Preparation of DIDs
4.2 DID structure
4.2.1 Self-contained
4.2.2 Abstract-reference
4.3 DID content and format
4.3.1 Work tasks
4.3.2 Classified material
4.3.3 Packaging instructions
4.3.4 Tailoring
4.4 Language style
4.4.1 Abbreviations and acronyms
4.4.2 Style guide
4.4.3 Signs and symbols
4.4.4 Use of "shall," "will," "should," and "may"
4.4.5 Prohibited terms
4.5 Tables and figures
4.6 Forms
4.7 External documentation
4.8 References
4.8.1 Document references
4.8.2 DID references
4.8.3 Cross reference
4.9 Definitions in a DID
4.10 Continuation pages
5 Detailed requirements
5.1 Preparation of DIDs
5.2 Proposed DIDs
5.2.1 Drafts
5.2.2 Criteria
5.3 Contents
5.3.1 Title
5.3.2 Number
5.3.3 Approval date
5.3.4 AMSC number
5.3.5 Limitation
5.3.6 DTIC applicable
5.3.8 Office of primary responsibility (OPR)
5.3.9 Applicable forms
5.3.10 Use/relationship
5.3.11 Requirements
6 NOTES
6.1 Intended use
6.2 Associated data item descriptions (DIDs)
6.3 DID guidance for contractual application
6.4 Changes from previous issue
6.5 DID delegated approval authorities
6.5.1 Initial data items record
6.5.2 Submittal to defense automated printing service
FIGURES
1 Sample DID data fields
2 Sample DID approved for use for repetitive acquisition
3 Sample one-time DID
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