MIL-STD-38784A
4.2.9.5.2 Decimal paragraph numbering. Format for the decimal numbering method shall be as outlined
below and on igure 7. Paragraphs shall be numbered consecutively within the chapter. All paragraph
numbers shall be preceded by the chapter number and a period.
a. Primary sideheads shall be numbered consecutively within the chapter. The paragraph number
shall be preceded by the chapter number and a period, e.g. the irst primary paragraph of Chapter
3 would be 3.1, the second primary paragraph would be 3.2, etc.
b. Print presentation: All subordinate sideheads shall begin two spaces below the preceding
paragraph at the left margin.
c. Print presentation: Procedural steps shall begin two spaces below the preceding text and
indented two spaces from the left margin. Substeps shall begin two spaces below the preceding
step and indented an additional two spaces.
(M) Decimal paragraph numbering shall be used. See igure 44.
Use the following breakdown for numbering paragraphs
11.
Primary Sidehead.
a. 1st subordinate sidehead title. Text starts two spaces after title.
(1) 2nd subordinate sidehead. May or may not have a title.
(a) 3rd subordinate paragraph.
1 4th level subordinate paragraph.
a 5th level subordinate paragraph.
4.2.9.5.3 Procedural steps. Procedural steps shall be used to provide step-by-step instructions, such as
disassembly, assembly and alignment procedures. Steps may be further divided into substeps. Procedural
steps and checklist items shall be numbered in accordance with 4.2.9.5.2. See igure 6. The text shall begin
on the same line as the step number and be separated by two spaces. Carry over lines shall not return to
the left margin but shall start under the irst letter of the preceding line (blocked).
4.2.9.6 Appendices. Appendices shall immediately follow the last chapter of the manual. Paragraphs,
illustrations and tables for appendices shall be numbered in accordance with 4.2.2.2.4. (F) (M) (N) Each
manual or volume in a set (see 3.2.22 and 3.2.31) of manuals shall contain its own appendices. In addition,
Volume 1 or the irst manual of the set shall contain appendices for all volumes or manuals in the set.
Print presentation: Appendices shall begin on a right-hand page. Pages for appendices shall be numbered
in accordance with 4.2.2.2.4.
4.2.9.7 Glossaries. Glossaries shall be used in TMs only when the terms are not adequately deined in
the text, in the Army, Navy, Air Force, DOD or standard dictionary, or contained in the manual
Foreword/Preface/Introduction. If a glossary is required, it shall immediately precede the alphabetical index, if
any. Each manual or volume in a set (see 3.2.22 and 3.2.31) of manuals shall contain its own glossary. In
addition, Volume 1 or the irst manual of the set shall contain a glossary for all volumes or manuals in the set.
Print presentation: Page numbers for a glossary shall be consecutively numbered as speciied in 4.2.2.2.5.
4.2.9.8 Index. Unless otherwise speciied (see 6.2.r.), an alphabetical index shall be prepared when the
number of titled paragraphs in a publication exceeds 100 (see igure 7). When speciied, an index shall be
prepared regardless of the number of paragraphs. It shall list pertinent subjects under every topic for which
users are likely to look. "See" and "see also" references may be included to guide the user to other pertinent
entries. All applicable paragraph numbers for each item shall be indicated. The alphabetical index shall be
so constructed as to enable the user to easily locate any part, information or operation described in the text.
Each manual or volume in a set (see 3.2.22 and 3.2.31) of manuals shall contain its own index. In addition,
Volume 1 or the irst manual of the set shall contain an index for all volumes or manuals in the set.
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