MIL PRF 38311 (USAF)
3.1.1.2 Types of illustrations. Determination of the type of illustration to be used shall be in
accordance with MIL-STD-38784 and as directed by the acquiring activity.
3.1.2 Text.
3.1.2.1 Style of presentation. Wherever practical, text shall be simplified and decreased in
quantity by the use of complementary art work. All technical matter shall be reduced to language
understandable by the personnel who are expected to use the manual. The target reading grade
level for ICBM operations manuals shall be "9" as computed in MIL-STD-38784.
3.1.2.2 Paragraph headings. The heading of the first or introductory paragraph of each chapter
should be general in nature to facilitate the inclusion of information concerning the main subject.
The subordinate paragraph headings should be definitive and identify the principal item to be
covered. The heading "General" shall not be used.
3.1.3 Tables of contents. A main table of contents shall be as prepared in accordance with MIL-
STD-38784. A chapter table of contents shall be included at the beginning of each chapter. The
chapter table of contents shall include the page on which each section primary paragraph, or
major subject headings within that chapter, are located. When a classified manual is involved, the
same principles established for the treatment of the main table of contents shall be followed. The
main table of contents shall contain numbers and titles of chapters with their initial page numbers,
but shall not contain any classified information.
3.1.4 Security classification. Operations manuals are normally unclassified. If the weapon
system classification guide identifies subjects that are required to be operated by Missile Combat
Crew Members (MCCMs) as classified, a separate classified manual or a classified supplement to
the basic manual will be developed for those classified subjects.
3.2 Operation manual.
3.2.1 Function of the manual. The functions of the operation manual shall provide a general
description of the missile weapon system, the operations plan, normal and emergency procedural
instructions directly associated with and required for alert monitoring, peacetime and tactical
launch countdown, in flight and post launch operations. The information shall be in sufficient
detail to enable a missile combat crew member to perform his alert duties effectively and safely.
3.2.2 Extent of coverage. The weapon system shall be covered to the extent specified by the
using agency based upon operational system requirements.
3.2.3 Arrangement of manual. The manuals shall be arranged in the following order.
Front Matter
Title Page
List of Effective Pages
Verification Status Sheets
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