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Document ID:   MIL-HDBK-1222       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Guide to the General Style and Format of U.S. Army Work Package Technical Manuals
Scope:  This handbook provides non-regulatory guidance and information for the preparation of technical manuals (TMs) required to operate and to maintain the various types of equipment and weapon systems within the Department of the Army. APPENDIX A provides development guidance for the preparation of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). APPENDIX B provides development guidance for the preparation of page-based TMs. This handbook provides guidance only. It cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.
Any guidance contained herein which is applicable to depot maintenance or depot maintenance work requirements (DMWRs) is also applicable to national maintenance work requirements (NMWRs). This handbook should be used in conjunction with MIL-STD-40051-1/-2 Revision D.
Status:  Active Document Date:  01-MAR-2021      
  Next Review Due:  28-FEB-2026
TMSS Doc Category:   Defense Handbook  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  TM  Army Materiel Command, Life Cycle Sustainment Division  
  Preparing Activity: TM  Army Materiel Command, Life Cycle Sustainment Division
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  TM   Army Materiel Command, Life Cycle Sustainment Division  
Navy Custodian:  MC   United States Marine Corps  

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision G A01-MAR-202136428676.3 KB
Document ImageRevision F A15-DEC-201529013258.3 KB
Document ImageRevision E A30-NOV-20122728961.7 KB
Document ImageRevision D A21-JUL-201027111411.6 KB
Document ImageRevision C Change 3 (all previous changes incorporated)A21-MAR-20082823086.2 KB
Document ImageRevision C Change 2 (all previous changes incorporated)A30-JUL-20072823218.7 KB
Document ImageRevision C Change Notice 1 A12-MAY-20062825606.3 KB
Document ImageRevision C A15-OCT-20043053631.5 KB
Document ImageRevision B A31-JAN-20032695381.5 KB
Document ImageRevision A Change Notice 2 A30-OCT-200110142.7 KB
Document ImageRevision A Change Notice 1 A15-FEB-20012981.7 KB
Document ImageRevision A A30-JUL-1999293922.2 KB
Document ImageBase Document A09-APR-19971806150.7 KB

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