
MIL-STD-963 Revision B:1997
Superseded
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Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)
English
31-08-1997
24-09-2014
1 SCOPE
1.1 Scope
1.2 Applicability
1.3 Classification
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2.1 Government documents
2.2 Order of precedence
3 DEFINITIONS
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Preparation of DIDs
4.2 DID structure
4.2.1 Self-contained
4.2.2 Abstract-reference
4.3 DID content and format
4.3.1 Work tasks
4.3.2 Classified material
4.3.3 Packaging instructions
4.3.4 Tailoring
4.4 Language style
4.4.1 Abbreviations and acronyms
4.4.2 Style guide
4.4.3 Signs and symbols
4.4.4 Use of "shall," "will," "should," and "may"
4.4.5 Prohibited terms
4.5 Tables and figures
4.6 Forms
4.7 External documentation
4.8 References
4.8.1 Document references
4.8.2 DID references
4.8.3 Cross reference
4.9 Definitions in a DID
4.10 Continuation pages
5 Detailed requirements
5.1 Preparation of DIDs
5.2 Proposed DIDs
5.2.1 Drafts
5.2.2 Criteria
5.3 Contents
5.3.1 Title
5.3.2 Number
5.3.3 Approval date
5.3.4 AMSC number
5.3.5 Limitation
5.3.6 DTIC applicable
5.3.8 Office of primary responsibility (OPR)
5.3.9 Applicable forms
5.3.10 Use/relationship
5.3.11 Requirements
6 NOTES
6.1 Intended use
6.2 Associated data item descriptions (DIDs)
6.3 DID guidance for contractual application
6.4 Changes from previous issue
6.5 DID delegated approval authorities
6.5.1 Initial data items record
6.5.2 Submittal to defense automated printing service
FIGURES
1 Sample DID data fields
2 Sample DID approved for use for repetitive acquisition
3 Sample one-time DID
Establishes procedures for the preparation of Data Item Descriptions (DIDs). Covers DIDs approved for repetitive acquisition use. Applicable to all DoD components and contractors who are responsible for preparation of new and revised DIDs that are intended for use in defense contracts.
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SUPERSEDING DOD-STD-963
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
26
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PublisherName |
US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks
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Status |
Superseded
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Supersedes |
This standard establishes format and content requirements for the preparation of new and revised Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) prepared either by DoD activities or by contractors for the DoD intended for use in defense contracts. It also establishes the format and content requirements for the preparation of DID cancellation notices.
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