MIL-PRF-63003B(TM)
2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the
references cited herein (except for related associated specifications or specification sheets), the text of this
document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable law and regulations
unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General requirements. BDAR TMs shall follow the format and content requirements specified
herein. All requirements herein are mandatory except for "optional" requirements which are listed on the
Content/Format Selection Summary List (Appendix). The appendix must be completed by the contracting
activity before this specification can be invoked contractually. In general, unless otherwise specified herein,
style and format shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-38784.
3.2
Format
3.2.1 Divisions. BDAR TMs shall be divided into volumes, chapters, sections, paragraphs, appendixes,
glossary, and indexes as appropriate. Specific format and content of these divisions shall be as specified and
as indicated by a completed Content/Format Selection Summary List (Appendix A of this specification).
3.2.1.1 Volumes. When a technical manual exceeds a thickness of two inches (1500 pages or 750
sheets), the manual shall be divided into volumes which shall be numbered consecutively.
3.2.1.2 Chapters/sections/paragraphs. Numbering and formatting of chapters, sections, paragraphs, and
subparagraphs shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-38784. The following boxed-in statement shall be
centered immediately below each chapter title. See Figure 1. Chapters that contain two or more procedures
for repair shall have an index preceding the repair procedures as specified in 3.11.4.1c.
BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR TRAINING AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER. (AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES ARE
LISTED IN APPENDIX E.) IN ANY CASE, DAMAGE SHALL BE REPAIRED BY
STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
3.2.1.3 Appendixes/glossary/index. Location, identification, and page numbering of appendixes,
glossary, and index shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-38784.
3.3 Illustrations. Illustrations shall support procedural steps and other text to provide clarity of
understanding so that rapid repairs can be made. Illustrations shall be located as near as possible to the text
that they support.
3.3.1 Line drawing. Illustrations shall consist of line drawings only. Exploded views shall be used to
show detail of pertinent areas. See Figure 2.
3.3.2 Symbols. Symbols used on illustrations shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-100. New symbols
not covered by MIL-STD-100 shall be defined in the introduction portion of the chapter/section where new
symbols are used, and they shall be used only when approval is granted by the contracting activity.
3.3.3 Items/callouts. Items/callouts on figures shall be identified by item name where space permits.
Where space does not permit, legends shall be used.
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