scope:

This document establishes standardized definitions for aircraft nonnuclear survivability terms so that communication problems that have confronted survivability practitioners as well as workers in allied disciplines, both in government agencies and industry, can be resolved. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.

The terms and definitions contained herein should be used, insofar as they are applicable, in all Department of Defense studies, reports, statements-of-work, and other documentation involving nonnuclear aircraft survivability. This handbook is intended for use by industry and government agencies engaged in any activity that involves and aspect or element of nonnuclear aircraft survivability. The activities and elements that comprise the survivability discipline are described in Section 4.

While this document was originally prepared for use with manned aircraft, it is equally applicable to any other air vehicle, e.g. drones, remotely piloted vehicles, cruise missiles, etc.

intended Use:

This document is used for the standardization of definitions for aircraft nonnuclear survivability terms.