MIL-DTL-24784/4C(NAVY)
3.1.1.10 Copyrights release/rights in data. The manual shall include the appropriate copyright release or rights
in data statements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (and its applicable supplements)
and as established by the contract (see MIL-DTL-24784).
3.1.1.11 COTS manuals in portable document format (PDF). When specified by the acquiring activity that the
COTS manual is to be delivered in PDF, the PDF requirements provided in MIL-DTL-24784 shall apply.
3.2 Content requirements. Unless otherwise specified by the acquiring activity (see 6.2), acceptable COTS
manuals shall contain, but not be limited to the following:
a.
Front matter: Cover or title page, table of contents, and applicable safety precautions.
b.
Introduction.
c.
Preparation for use.
d.
Installation instructions.
e.
Principles of operation (at the level required to support maintenance).
f.
Operating instructions.
g.
Maintenance and servicing instructions (preventive and corrective).
h.
Reprogramming, as applicable.
i.
Preparation for shipment.
j.
Storage.
k.
Parts list.
l.
Illustrations and diagrams.
m. Overhaul instructions (as applicable).
3.2.1 Front matter.
3.2.1.1 Cover/title page. The manual shall have a cover, title page, or first page showing the date the manual
was issued, revision designator (if applicable), the manufacturer's identification name and address, the equipment
name, the manufacturer's model designation, and serial or identification numbers for the equipment covered. See
Federal Acquisition Regulations concerning contract numbers and markings on publications.
3.2.1.2 Table of contents. The manual shall include a table of contents. It shall list all parts, chapters, sections,
and paragraphs, as applicable, in the order of presentation and with the same title used in the text. It shall include a
list of illustrations and a list of tables.
3.2.1.3 Safety precautions. The manual shall contain safety precautions where hazards, such as high voltage or
electrostatic discharge, may be present during installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment. Health
hazards, such as radio frequency radiation, radioactive materials, the presence of poisonous fumes or explosive
gases, and the depletion of oxygen from the air in a closed environment, shall be preceded by a danger or warning at
the point in the procedure where the hazard is likely to be encountered. See MIL-DTL-24784 for similar
requirements.
3.2.2 Introduction. The manual shall contain an introduction, or introductory material, containing the
following:
a.
Purpose and functions.
b.
Capabilities.
c.
Performance characteristics.
d.
Description (equipment model, dimensions, weight, volume, and center-of-gravity, when applicable).
e.
Power and utility information.
f.
Environmental information.
g.
List of items furnished.
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