SD-9 Dod Guidance On Participating In The Development And Use Of Non-Government StandardsThe purpose of this document is to promote more effective DoD use of nongovernment standards NGSs and participation in their development.To achieve this purpose, this document describes the different types of NGSs and the organizations that develop them, provides general guidance and practices relative to DoD┬┐s involvement in developing or using NGSs, identifies criteria that should be considered regarding requirements and verification before developing an NGS or replacing an existing military or federal document with an NGS, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of DoD personnel when participating in NGS activities, and explains the meaning of DoD adoption of an NGS and its importance.

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requirements, is not used in critical applications, and is unlikely to see dramatic changes in industry, DoD participation may not be necessary. However, DoD should participate on NGS development working groups when one or more of the following criteria are met:

•  DoD has a significant interest in the practices, processes, or products covered by the document.

•  DoD has requirements the NGS must accommodate to be usable by DoD

activities.

•  The practices, processes, or products covered by the document are used in critical applications.

•  It's important to be involved in the area to stay informed about new technical developments and to influence the direction of standards early in the process.

General Responsibilities

The SD-1, Standardization Directory, identifies DoD standardization organizations, areas of responsibility and interest including NGS.The SD-1 is available at www.dsp.dla.mil (select "Library" then "Standardization Documents issued by the DSPO").Two pri- mary responsibilities related to NGS are:

•  Lead Standardization Activity (LSA). The LSA is the activity responsible for managing DoD standardization efforts in its assigned area of responsibility. LSAs have the following NGS responsibilities:

e  Assign standardization projects for adopting NGS.

e  Seek appropriate DoD representation on NGSB technical committees where

DoD participation is necessary.

e  Work with NGSBs to address future DoD standards needs and seek the estab- lishment of committees in areas not adequately covered by existing groups.

The SD-1 identifies an LSA for each federal supply group (FSG), federal supply class (FSC), and standardization area (SA).

•  Adopting Activity. When an LSA approves a project to adopt an NGS, or when DoD adopts an NGS, the Adopting Activity becomes the official DoD technical focal point for that NGS.The Adopting Activity represents DoD on all technical

matters related to the NGS and has the following responsibilities:

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