MIL-STD-962-SUP Defense Standards Format and ContentThis standard establishes the format and content requirements for the preparation of standards prepared either by DoD activities or by contractors for the DoD.

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classifications of items, materials, methods, practices, or processes. This section shall not contain requirements. Figure 1 provides an example of a scope.

5.7.2 Classification. When applicable, types, grades, classes, or other classifications shall be listed under this heading in section 1 and shall be in accordance with accepted industry practice (see figure 1). The same designation shall be used throughout the standard. When more than one type, grade, class, or other classification is listed, each shall be briefly defined. The classification should remain constant from revision to revision of the standard. When the characteristics of an item change enough to affect interchangeability, the original designation shall be deleted and a new classification added. If it becomes necessary to change the

designation without changing the characteristics of the item, a cross-reference shall be included in the "NOTES" section indicating the relationship between the old and new designations. This cross-reference shall remain in "NOTES" section in all successive revisions identifying designations in all revisions since the original designation change. Such changes shall be kept to a minimum.

5.8 SECTION 2 - APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

5.8.1 Listing of applicable documents. Section 2 shall list only those documents referenced in sections 3, 4, or 5 of the standard that are needed to meet requirements or provide useful information for meeting requirements (see figure 2). If a document is only cited as an example or for background information, it does not have to be listed in section 2. For the types of documents that may be referenced in standards, see 4.19. The first paragraph in section 2 shall be as follows:

"2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this standard. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this standard or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this standard, whether or not they are listed."

5.8.2 Government documents. The second paragraph in section 2 shall be titled as: "2.2 Government documents."

This paragraph shall identify all types of Government documents required in sections 3, 4, or 5, if applicable. The first subparagraph under this heading shall identify Government specifications, standards, and handbooks, if applicable. The second subparagraph under this heading shall identify other types of Government documents, drawings, and publications, if applicable.

5.8.2.1 Government specifications, standards, and handbooks. Government specifications, standards, and handbooks shall be listed by document identifier and title. Documents shall exclude the revision letters, suffix (preparing activity symbols), and the "00" designation for interim specifications. Titles shall be taken from the documents rather than an