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Document ID:   MIL-STD-962       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Defense Standards Format and Content
Scope:  This standard establishes the format and content requirements for the preparation of defense standards prepared either by DoD activities or by contractors for the DoD.
Status:  Active Document Date:  06-MAY-2025      
  Next Review Due:  05-MAY-2030
STDZ Doc Category:   Military Standard -Standard Practice  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  SO  Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program  
  Preparing Activity: SO  Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  
Air Force Custodian:  110   Air Force Materiel Command Standardization Management Office (SMO)  
DLA Custodian:  DH   Defense Logistics Agency (DepSO)  
Other Custodian:  SO   Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program  

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 D Change 3 (all previous changes incorporated)A06-MAY-202585758.6 KB
Document ImageRevision D Notice 1 - ValidationA05-NOV-201812.1 KB
Document ImageRevision D Change 2 (all previous changes incorporated)A09-JAN-201480402.4 KB
Document ImageRevision D Change 1 (change incorporated)A02-APR-200880642.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D A01-AUG-200375397.1 KB
Document ImageRevision C A20-OCT-199574204.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B A20-MAY-1988943794.3 KB
Document ImageRevision A A26-OCT-1984983716.6 KB

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