MIL-DTL-24784/18B (SH)
forms, and so forth) shall be included which provide typical observations of jamming and
interference for evaluation by the operator.
d.
Operator turn-off. This procedure shall include all steps necessary to bring the equipment
from full operation through STANDBY to OFF condition.
e.
Battle-short or emergency operation. This procedure shall cover operating the equipment
during emergency conditions (control failure, air failure, lube oil failure, loss of cooling water,
and so forth). Emergency operator instructions shall be included. Provide a warning or
caution to return the equipment to proper operation when the emergency is over.
f.
Emergency turn-off. This procedure shall cover turning the equipment off during an
emergency (fire, water, smoke, hazard to personnel, loss of coolant, normal power, and so
forth).
g.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). This procedure shall include information pertaining to
the recognition of EMI (such as sights, sounds, lack of response, or other irregularities) and
operating procedures to cope with them during operations.
3.6.3.3.1 Method of presentation. Operating procedures shall be presented in tabular form and
shall be in concise, simply-worded, step-by-step procedures (see MIL-DTL-24784) and shall
include the following:
a. A short explanation of the operation to be performed.
b. Initial safety requirements (actions, inspections, and reference to emergency turn-off
procedures).
c. Connection of any accessory equipment not permanently connected.
d. Instructions for obtaining or confirming the presence of all critical inputs such as power,
coolant, air, signal, air conditioning, and so forth.
e. Procedures for setting controls and making adjustments which must be accomplished by the
operator prior to equipment turn-on.
f. Procedures for determining operational readiness and the acceptable indications expected
from built-in indicators such as meters, lamps, gauges, cathode ray tubes, and recorder
readouts.
g. Milestones in the operational status of the equipment shall be identified and included by brief
statements such as "the generator is now in STANDBY".
h. Visual or aural observations which occur as a result of an operator action, such as boom
lowering, sweep rotation, blower motor running, and so forth.
i. Procedures that can be hazardous to personnel or equipment shall be emphasized by
DANGERS, WARNINGS or CAUTIONS, as applicable. "Notes" shall not be used in lieu of
DANGERS, WARNINGS Oor CAUTIONS (see MIL-DTL-24784).
j. Illustrative material supporting the procedures shall identify and locate all operating controls
and indicating devices as well as normal in-use positions or indications.
k. Operator's checks and adjustments in proper sequence.
l. Operator's maintenance actions and schedules.
3.6.3.4 Operators maintenance instructions and schedules. These instructions shall define
maintenance tasks and schedules to be performed by the operator. The maintenance tasks shall be
limited in scope so that they shall not be in conflict with his operational commitment; will not be
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