MIL-PRF-63016B (TM)
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1
General.
3.1.1 Style and format. Unless otherwise specified herein, the general style and format of technical
manuals (TM) for operation and maintenance of munitions equipment shall be prepared in accordance with
MIL-STD-38784.
3.1.2 National stock numbers (NSN) and part numbers. NSN shall not be used in the narrative portion
of the TM. Unless essential for identification, manufacturer's part numbers shall not be used in procedures
and the narrative portion of the TM.
3.1.3 Level of coverage. The information provided in the TMs for operation and maintenance of
munitions equipment shall be directed to the least experienced personnel expected to use them. The reading
grade level shall be the level specified by the contracting activity and in accordance with MIL-STD-38784
(see 6.2).
3.1.4 Abbreviations and acronyms. Abbreviations used throughout the manual shall be in accordance
with MIL-STD-12. Use of acronyms shall be consistent throughout the TM; but shall be held to a minimum.
The first use of abbreviations and acronyms shall be spelled out completely with the abbreviation or acronym
in parenthesis immediately after the word(s).
3.1.5 Equipment names and nomenclature. Only approved names and nomenclature shall be used.
Terms, names, and nomenclature shall be used consistently throughout the TM.
3.1.6 Illustrations. Only line drawing illustrations shall be used unless otherwise authorized by the
contracting activity. Illustrations shall be integrated with the text and shall be used when text alone cannot
adequately communicate the message. Illustrations shall be black or shades of black (one color).
3.1.7 Page and paragraph numbering. Pages and paragraphs shall be numbered in accordance with MIL-
STD-38784.
3.1.8 Repair parts and special tools list (RPSTL). The inclusion of a RPSTL in the TM shall be
indicated by adding "Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List" to the title and "&P" to the TM number.
These lists shall be prepared in accordance with the technical content requirements of MIL-STD-40051
except lists shall not be prepared in accordance with work package format. The style and format shall
conform to the requirements of MIL-STD-38784. RPSTLs shall be included as an appendix to the pertinent
TM.
3.1.9 Referencing. Reference to other documents and information within the TM shall be held to a
minimum. Reference shall not be made to other documents unless they are normally available to the user. If
reference to other documents is necessary, reference shall include the document name and publication number
only. Reference made within the TM shall include the necessary location data only. For example, if the entire
chapter is applicable, only the chapter number shall be referenced; if the data needed is found in one or more
paragraphs, reference to the paragraph number(s) shall be made.
3.1.10 Manual size. TMs shall be prepared in the size selected from table I as specified by the
contracting activity (see 6.2). The maximum printing area shall include all printed matter including
publication and page numbers.
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