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the system or equipment for the purpose of validation unless specifically required for
certification of procedural tasks or system tests. Destructive malfunctions shall not be introduced
into the system or equipment for any purpose.
3.2.3.3.2.2 Interactive electronic technical manuals. The IETM functionality requirements
specified in the TMCR and the approved contractor's content and product plan shall be
successfully demonstrated.
3.2.3.3.3 Support equipment. Government approved support equipment shall be utilized in
the performance of validation. Simulation or substitution of support equipment shall be approved
by the Government. It is the responsibility of the contractor to request Government furnished
equipment in order to support the validation effort.
3.2.3.3.4 Disposition of validated data. Corrections and significant comments resulting from
validation shall be incorporated prior to certification and acceptance of the TM. A TMER shall
be used to record these corrections or comments. See figure 1 for an example of the TMER.
3.2.3.3.5 Validation certification. When specified in the contract (see 6.2), the contractor
shall prepare a validation certificate attesting to the TM adequacy and accuracy.
3.2.3.3.6 Combined validation/verification. The Government may authorize a combined
validation/verification. When this occurs, the Government assumes control of the
validation/verification effort. When a combined validation and verification is to be conducted at
an operational or Government site, a separate validation is conducted by the contractor and the
validation comments incorporated into the data, followed by a separate verification. The
Government retains jurisdiction over a combined validation/verification in coordination with the
contractor.
3.2.3.4 Verification. Verification is the formal process through which the Government
determines the accuracy, quality and usability of the contractor-validated technical manuals.
When specified in the TMCR and TMQA program plan (see 6.2), verification shall be
accomplished under the jurisdiction of the Government and may include contractor support.
3.2.3.4.1 Verification plan. When specified in the contract (see 6.2), a verification plan shall
be developed by the contractor to be reviewed and accepted by the Government.
3.2.3.4.2 Verification sequence control chart. When specified by the contract (see 6.2), a
verification sequence control chart shall be prepared by the contractor when:
a. Several manuals or IETMs are to be verified under a concerted effort,
b. Several parts of a single manual or an IETM are to be verified simultaneously, or
c. A preferred sequence is required to maintain continuity in task performance.
3.2.3.4.3 Verification support requirements. Contractor support of verification (see 6.2) shall
consist of the following:
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