MIL-DTL-81929C(AS)
b. Electrostatic discharge sensitive parts. When a part is identified as an item subject to
ESD, the symbol shall precede the first word in the description column. It is preferred
that the symbol be placed within brackets, that is [ESD]; however, other methods of
highlighting the symbol to call attention to its importance are acceptable.
c. Identifying noun. The identifying noun shall be the first word of the description.
d. Abbreviation "ASSY or INSTL". If the item is an assembly or installation, the
abbreviation "ASSY or INSTL", as applicable, shall follow the noun.
e. Drawing modifiers. The identifying noun or "ASSY or INSTL" shall be followed by the
modifiers included in the drawing title description.
f. Identifying modifiers. Modifiers, such as "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front," and
"rear," shall be placed next.
g. Commercial and Government Entity Codes (CAGE). Manufacturers' codes (or complete
name if no code has been assigned) and references to other manuals or figures shall
follow the description. Manufacturer's codes shall not be listed for Government standard
parts.
h. Amplifying information. Amplifying information, notations, and references, as
applicable.
3.5.3.3 Dimensions. Where units of measurement are the same, they shall not be repeated
with each dimension, e.g., "1/8 by 21/32 inch." A zero shall precede the decimal point of decimal
values less than one, e.g., "0.002 inch."
3.5.3.4 Capitalization. The entire description may be in upper case letters. As a minimum,
the item name shall be in upper case letters and the first letter of the first word immediately
following the item name, and the first letter of proper nouns shall be in upper case letter.
3.5.3.5 Abbreviations. Abbreviations should be held to a minimum and should be in
accordance with MIL-DTL-81927. Abbreviations shall be consistent throughout the manual,
volume, and WPs.
3.5.3.6 Leaders. Leaders (a series of periods or dots) shall be used to join the description
and the "UNITS PER ASSY" column. When the description requires more than one line, leaders
shall only be used on the first line.
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