MIL-DTL-87268C

Abstract

This specification contains common requirements for the general content, style, format, and user interaction features which are required for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM). IETMs are digital in form and designed for interactive display to the maintenance technicians or system operator end users by means of a computer controlled an Electronic Display System (EDS). This specification provides requirements governing the creation and development of IETMs and associated presentation software (see 6.1). <br><u>Paragraphs with limited applicability</u>. <br>This specification contains paragraphs and specific requirements which are not applicable to all Services. Such paragraphs or requirements are prefixed to indicate the Services to which they pertain: (A) for Army; (N) for Navy; (M) for Marines; and (F) for Air Force. <b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> This specification is intended to be cited in a procurement in which the Government acquires IETMs. This specification describes the general requirements the author must follow concerning the creation and selection of general content, style, format and user interaction features of the IETM. However, this specification is intended to be implemented in combination with the specific style guides and detailed requirements specifications of individual end item IETMs (e.g., an IETM for a specific functional area or a specific weapon system). These documents in turn reference this specification for the general IETM requirements which are common to the differing functional end item IETMs. This specification is not a complete end item specification in itself. Specific requirements for the type of IETM under development are found in the associated performance specification identified in the contract Statement of Work (SOW) for the corresponding conventional technical manual (TM) functionality. This specification applies to all levels of maintenance. <br>