Document ID:	MIL-STD-38784       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  General Style and Format Requirements for Technical Manuals Scope:  This standard covers the general style and format requirements for the preparation of standard Technical Manuals (TMs) and changes thereto. This includes all technical documents assigned a TM identification number and controlled by a TM management information system, or subject to requisition from an inventory control point. This standard provides for Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) Document Type Definition (DTD) usage (see appendices B through E) required for electronic data delivery, including PDF. This standard supplements the detail specifications used for specific TM types and related publications, but does not deliver any technical data. Unless specified otherwise herein, the examples at the end of this standard are typical and may be adapted to fit the specific equipment or situation being covered. All appendices are intended for compliance when applicable. Status:  Active Document Date:  04-SEP-2024         Next Review Due:  03-SEP-2029 FSC/Area:  TMSS Doc Category:   Military Standard -Standard Practice

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  TM  LDAC, Logistics Data Analysis Center     Preparing Activity: 16  AFMC/A4/10 - Directorate of Logistics, Civil Engineering, Force Protection, Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  TM   LDAC, Logistics Data Analysis Center   Navy Custodian:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)   Air Force Custodian:  16   AFMC/A4/10 - Directorate of Logistics, Civil Engineering, Force Protection,

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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