DI-TMSS-80527D_TechMan.pdf
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This Data Item Description (DID) defines requirements for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data, identified by number DI-TMSS-80527D and approved on 20211203. The document outlines specifications for technical manuals supporting Department of Defense (DOD) COTS equipment, with key requirements including comprehensive technical information covering assembly, installation, operation, parts, and maintenance. Digital file preferences include Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and PDFs, with specific technical specifications such as searchability, link capabilities, and font embedding.
The DID provides detailed guidelines for manual preparation, evaluation, and supplementation, referencing military performance standards like MIL-PRF-32216 and MIL-STD-40051-1. Electronic manuals are preferred, with specific requirements for PDF formatting and IETM user interface standards. The document also addresses paper manual quality and mandates Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) to meet MIL-PRF-32614 standards. This version supersedes the previous DI-TMSS-80527C from August 2011 and is primarily applicable to Army technical documentation processes.
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DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title: COMMERCIAL OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) MANUALS AND ASSOCIATED
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Approval Date: 20211203 Limitation: No GIDEP Applicable: No
Number: DI-TMSS-80527D AMSC Number: 10283 DTIC Applicable: No Office of Primary Responsibility: TM
Applicable Forms: None
Use/relationship: Commercial Off-the-Shelf Manuals may be used as-is or with supplementation to support COTS equipment used by DOD. This DID is used to:
a. Acquire sample COTS manuals for evaluation.
b. Acquire COTS manuals that have been evaluated and found to be acceptable.
c. Acquire associated supplemental data, if required.
This DID contains format, content, and intended use information for the data deliverable(s) resulting from the work described in MIL-PRF-32216.
This DID supersedes DI-TMSS-80527C, dated 12 Aug 2011.
Requirements:
1. Content. The manual shall contain all technical information on the assembly, installation, operation, parts, and maintenance of commercial equipment.
2. Evaluation. The manual shall be evaluated using the criteria found in MIL-PRF-32216.
3. Supplementation. The manual may be supplemented with additional data to comply with contract.
Supplemental data shall be prepared in accordance with MIL-PRF-32216.
4. Format. The basic manual shall be presented in the contractor's format. Supplemental data shall be presented in the format specified by the acquiring activity.
5. Digital files. Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) or PDFs are preferred for electronic COTS manuals.
6. PDF Files. PDF files shall be searchable, capable of having links added, and have fonts embedded.
7. IETMs. IETMs shall meet the general style and format and user interface requirements in MIL- STD-40051-1 (Army only) or MIL-STD-3031 (Army only).
8. Paper manuals. If paper manuals are acquired, the data shall be clearly legible and on paper of sufficient quality for long term use.
9. Quick Reference Guides (QRGs). QRGs shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-32614.
End of DI-TMSS-80527D
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