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

Print presentation: Full page illustrations, placed sideways on a page, shall be turned 90 degrees

counterclockwise. The igure number and title for a turned illustration shall be placed at the bottom of

the page with the manual in its normal position. When the majority of illustrations are turned, the

igure number and title shall also be turned to appear below the illustration. For foldout igures, title

spacing and centering requirements, see 4.2.4.1.

(F) Electronic presentation: Graphics shall not be rotated 90 degrees. Icons linked to graphics shall appear

in lieu of the graphics themselves. The graphics shall open in the graphic pane per the requirements of

MIL-DTL-87268.

4.2.8.2 Illustration legends. See 3.2.20. Legends shall be headed by the word "Legend" followed by

the number of the igure to which it is applicable see igure 5. If the legend is continued, the igure

number and title shall be repeated, followed by a dash and the word "Continued". Only that information

which is necessary to clearly identify the items shall be included in the legend. Where methods such

as the tabular presentation technique (as in an Illustrated Parts Breakdown/Repair Parts and Special

Tools List) are used, no legends are required.

Print presentation: The entire legend shall be indented 5 spaces.

(F) Electronic presentation: Legends shall be presented below the graphic in the graphic pane.

4.2.8.3 System/Subsystem/Subject Number (S/S/SN) numbers. S/S/SN numbers are required only for

systems/equipment using the MIL-STD-1808 numbering system or when speciied in the detail speciication.

When used, S/S/SN numbers shall be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the illustration. For

contractor illustration identiication numbers, see 4.6.12.

4.2.9 Divisions. The hierarchical breakdown of a publication shall be divided into volumes, parts, chapters,

sections and paragraphs, as appropriate. There shall be at least two of each subdivision used, except

paragraphs, i.e. where there is a Volume, Part, Chapter 1 or Section I, there shall be a Volume, Part,

Chapter 2 or Section II. All volumes, parts, chapters, sections and primary and irst subordinate paragraphs

shall be titled except procedural steps or those statements which follow a colon. The second and all

following subparagraph lines shall begin at the left margin. Breakout shall be planned so as to subordinate

that which should be subordinated. For example:

2.7

NONREVERSIBLE VALVE.

2.7.1

Removal.The following steps describe removal of the nonreversible valve (igure 2-2).

Remove safety wire from J1, J2 and J3 and remove connectors.

Remove four nuts (16), washers (17) and bolts (18) securing valve (1) to mount (20)

and remove from mount.

2.7.2

Disassembly. The following steps describe disassembly of the nonreversible valve (igure 2-3).

Remove safety wire from locking ring (27) and unscrew locking ring from body (2).

Remove spring (3) and plate (4) from body (2).

2.7.3

Assembly. The following steps describe assembly of the nonreversible valve (igure 2-3).

Install spring (3) and plate (4) in body (2).

Screw locking ring (27) into body (2) and install safety wire.

2.7.3

Adjustment. The following steps describe adjustment

of the nonreversible valve (igure 2-4).

Using special tool, part no. 12345, apply 12 pounds of pressure to plate (4).

Adjust break point screw (11) until plate (4) seats against body.