MIL-PRF-38793C
NOTE: This may result in some of the data being duplicated, or partially
duplicated, in other procedures; however, this is required so that each specialist
will have, in one procedure, all instructions required to calibrate the test
instruments.
If specified by the acquiring activity, another publication may be referenced in a calibration
procedure (see 6.2) when the following conditions are met:
(a) Calibration of the test instrument requires classified data which is available in the
referenced publication, thereby eliminating the need to classify the calibration
procedure, or
(b) The test instrument (see 6.4.7) is actually composed of commercial off-the-shelf
(COTS) or general purpose equipment which is already supported by existing
Department of Defense (DOD) approved calibration procedures.
3.1.2.1 Development of text. In accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-38784,
procedures shall be written in simple practical language (see 6.4.10). All terminology, symbols,
and abbreviations shall be readily understandable by calibration technicians. New or unusual
terms, symbols, or abbreviations shall be avoided, if possible, or explained at the first usage in
each procedure. Action verbs shall be used (see 6.5). Instructions shall use the imperative
mode, direct sentences, (e.g., "Set the FUNCTION switch to SQUARE WAVE.").
3.1.2.2 Types of instructions to be excluded. Calibration procedures shall not include
maintenance instructions (for example: complete disassembly and assembly instructions of any
instrument, subassembly, accessory, or plug-in unit; or reconditioning, realignment, repair, or
replacement instructions for work that is accomplished by maintenance activities).
3.1.2.3 Security classification. Inclusion of classified matter in the calibration procedures shall
be held to a minimum. When classified information is included, it shall be identified in
accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-38784. Special precautions shall be taken to
assure that the selection of calibration equipment or settings of calibration equipment and test
instruments, do not inadvertently reveal or provide supplemental information which would allow
determination of frequencies or other test instrument parameters, resulting in a compromise of
classified information.
3.2 Detailed requirements. Calibration procedures manuals shall be arranged as follows:
Front Matter
Section I
Identification and Description
Section II
Equipment Requirements
Section III
Preliminary Operations
Section IV
Calibration Process
Calibration Performance Tables
Appendices (if required)
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