MIL-PRF-63033C(TM)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
ASME Y14.38
-- Abbreviations and Acronyms
(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 3
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.)
2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a
conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this
document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and
regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General.
3.1.1 Style and format. Unless otherwise specified herein, the general style and format of a TM
for demilitarization of surplus military items shall be prepared in accordance with
MIL-STD-40051-2.
3.1.2 National Stock Numbers (NSN) and part numbers. NSNs shall not be used in the
procedures or the narrative portion of the TM. Unless essential for identification, manufacturer's
part numbers shall not be used in procedures or the narrative portion of the TM.
3.1.3 Level of coverage. The information provided in the TM for demilitarization of surplus
military items shall be directed to the least experienced personnel expected to use it. The reading
grade level shall be the level specified by the contracting activity and in accordance with
MIL-STD-40051-2 (see 6.2).
3.1.3.1 Abbreviations and acronyms. Abbreviations used throughout the manual shall be in
accordance with ASME Y14.38. Use of acronyms shall be consistent throughout the TM, but
shall be held to a minimum. The first use of an abbreviation or acronym shall be spelled out
completely with the abbreviation or acronym in parentheses immediately after the word(s).
3.1.3.2 Equipment names and nomenclature. Only approved names, nomenclature, and common
names shall be used. Terms, names, and nomenclature shall be used consistently throughout the
TM.
3.1.4 Illustrations. Unless otherwise specified by the contracting activity (see 6.2), only line
drawings shall be used. Illustrations shall be placed as close to their reference in text as possible.
Illustrations may float on a page to reduce the white space on a page. Whenever possible, place
illustrations on the same or facing page of associated text. Foldout illustrations shall not be
included in work packages. They shall be the last printed matter of the manual or volume.
3.1.5 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 be to the publication
number only. Reference made within the TM shall include the necessary location data only.
3.1.6 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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