MIL-STD-38784 Manuals, Technical: General Style And Format RequirementsThis standard covers the general style and format requirements for the preparation of standard Technical Manuals \(TM\) and changes thereto intended for military applications. This includes all technical documents assigned a TM identification number and controlled by a TM management information system, or subject to requisition from an inventory control point. This standard provides for Standard Generalized Markup Language \(SGML\) Document Type Definition \(DTD\) usage \(see Appendices B through E\) required for electronic data delivery, including PDF. This standard supplements the performance of detail specifications used for specific TM types and related publications, but does not deliver any technical data. Unless specified otherwise herein, the examples at the end of this standard are typical and may be adapted to fit the specific equipment or situation being covered. All appendices are intended for compliance when applicable.

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MIL-STD-38784A

FOREWORD

1. This standard is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

See 6.2.a.

2. Comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in

improving this document should be submitted to: ESC/HGGI, 4170 Hebble Creek Road, Bldg. 280, Door

15, Area A, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433�5653 or by email to: SGMLsupport@wpafb.af.mil. Since

contact information can change, the currency of this address information should be veriied using the

ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/.