MIL PRF 38311 (USAF)
Technical Order Equipment Configuration Status Record
Foreword
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Safety Summary
Chapter 1, Weapon System Description
Chapter 2, Weapon System Operating Functions
Chapter 3, Normal Operating Procedures
Chapter 4, Emergency Procedures
Chapter 5, Malfunction Procedures
Chapter 6, Operating Limitations
Chapter 7, Crew Duties and Responsibilities
Glossary
3.2.3.1 General. The specific requirements of each chapter are covered in detail in paragraph
3.2.4. The listed chapters are mandatory in each manual and additional chapters may be added in
special cases with written approval of the acquiring activity. If a chapter is not applicable, the title
of that chapter shall be located on the last page of the previous chapter and shall contain a
notation to the effect that the chapter is not applicable, or that information shall be added when it
becomes available. The chapter title of the chapter shall appear in the main table of contents with
an appropriate notation.
3.2.3.1.1 Format. Format for presentation of textual material, amplified procedures, and
abbreviated checklist shall be at the discretion of the acquiring activity. Format shall present crew
emergency procedures in a simple, concise and understandable layout, consistent with weapon
system requirements. For systems employing digitized technical data, the visual template and the
text shall be formatted so the screen presentation will be identical to the printed data. If the
acquiring agency does not require a printed page of the visual display, the visual display will be
formatted to comply with the style and format of a printed page. Each page of the emergency
chapter shall have a border of 1/4 inch black diagonal hash markings bled to all four edges of the
page. Insofar as possible, amplified procedures and attendant checklist developed for a particular
weapon system shall be standardized.
3.2.4 Detailed requirements.
3.2.4.1 General. Details for preparation of title page, list of effective pages ("A" page), main
table of contents and safety summary shall be governed by MIL-STD-38784.
3.2.4.2 Foreword. The foreword shall discuss the various aspects of the operation manual. Such
discussion shall include the scope of the manual; an indication of the technical proficiency
expected of using personnel; a discussion of format and content; and, special interest items, e.g.,
new developments and a brief description of notes, cautions and warnings.
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