MIL-STD-38784A
4.9.1 Classiied supplements. The title pages or screens of both the basic manual and the supplement
shall contain a cross-reference note (see 4.5.1.7). Supplements shall contain the minimum amount of
information required to protect security and maintain continuity of thought. Acquiring activity approval is
required for each supplement.
(F) Electronic presentation: The cross references on the title screen shall link to the appropriate TO.
4.9.2 Safety supplements. (F) (M) (N) Safety supplement "SS" borders and the words "SAFETY
SUPPLEMENT" at the top and bottom of the supplement shall be in red. Other text lettering, numbering,
etc, shall be in black (see igure 34). Detailed requirements for formal safety supplements are as follows:
4.9.2.1 Safety supplement margin. Print presentation: The abbreviated title of a safety supplement shall
have multiple "SS" along the top, bottom, and side borders with the word "SAFETY SUPPLEMENT"
at the bottom of the page.
(F) Electronic presentation: An "SS" border shall frame the scrollable text window/pane within the client area.
4.9.2.2 Title designator.. The words "SAFETY SUPPLEMENT" shall be positioned above the words
"TECHNICAL MANUAL". The nomenclature shall be the same as the basic manual
4.9.2.3 Supplement notices and replacement notices. A notice shall reference the basic manual supplemented,
and, if applicable, reference any publication(s) replaced. For example:
This publication supplements TO 1C-141A-6, dated 13 September 1979 and supersedes
interim safety supplement TO 1C-141A-6SS-144, dated 23 December 1980, with
no changes to the text.
(F) Electronic presentation: When applicable, the TO reference shall be linked.
4.9.2.3.1 Reference notice. The following, or similar, sentence shall be provided in the notice:
A suitable reference to this supplement will be made on the title page of
the basic publication.
4.9.2.4 Responsibility notice. The responsibility notice shall be positioned as shown on igure 34.
4.9.2.5 Distribution statement. Unless otherwise speciied (see 6.2.bt.), the distribution statement from the
basic manual shall be used.
4.9.2.6 Publication date. The publication date shall be the same as the date of the replaced interim safety
supplement unless the formal supplement contains additional changes.
4.9.2.7 Security information. The security markings shall be the same as for other title pages/screens.
4.9.3 Operational supplements. See igure 35. Detailed requirements for formal operational supplements
shall be the same as for formal safety supplements except:
a. The margin shall consist of multiple "OS" in lieu of "SS".
b. The words "OPERATIONAL SUPPLEMENT" in lieu of "SAFETY SUPPLEMENT".
c. The supplement shall be printed in black.
(F) Electronic presentation: An "OS" border shall frame the scrollable text window/pane within the client area.
4.9.4 Routine supplements. A routine supplement title page or screen will be the same as the operational
supplement title page or screen, except that the title shall be the single word `SUPPLEMENT" and
margins shall be blank.
4.9.5 Incorporation of supplements into manuals. Whenever practical, supplements, other than those of a
higher classiication, shall be incorporated into the next change of the manual.
4.9.6 Technical Order Page Supplements (TOPS). Print presentation: When speciied (see 6.2.bu.), TOPS
shall be issued to supplement individual pages of a TM. Figure 36 provides an example of a TOPS.
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