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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MIL-STD-962D

c.  Pages, tables, and figures may be numbered consecutively within each individual task/requirement/test method.

5.12  SECTION 6 - NOTES.  Section 6 is not contractually binding.  No requirements shall be included.  It shall only contain information of a general or explanatory nature.  Such information shall assist in determining the applicability of the standard, additional superseding data, changes in classification, and other information deemed appropriate.  Figure 5 provides an example of section 6.  This section shall include the following in the order listed, as applicable:

a.  Parenthetical note (see 5.12.1). b.  Intended use  (see 5.12.2).

c.  Acquisition requirements (see 5.12.3). d.  Associated DIDs (see 5.12.4).

e.  Tailoring guidance for contractual application (see 5.12.5). f.  Supersession data (see 5.12.6).

g.  Cross-reference of classifications and substitutability data (see 5.12.7). h.  Patent notice (see 5.12.8).

i.  Subject term (key word) listing (see 5.12.9).

j.  International standardization agreement implementation (see 5.12.10). k.  Identification of changes (see 5.12.11).

5.12.1  Parenthetical note.  The following parenthetical note shall appear immediately below "6. NOTES":

"(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)"

5.12.2  Intended use.  Information relative to the use of the subject matter covered by the standard shall be included under this heading as 6.1.  If there are any particular applications for which the document is not well adapted, this information shall also be included.  The intended use shall also indicate what about the product covered by the defense standard causes it to be military-unique.

5.12.3  Acquisition requirements.  All of the options that must be exercised by the procuring activity in invitations for bids, contracts, or other purchasing documents shall be listed

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