scope:

This standard sets forth requirements for the system, subsystem, and sub-subsystem numbering requirements for engineering drawings, technical manuals, and other acquisition and logistics support requirements for aircraft, missile and space systems, engines, and ground communication-electronic equipment. Additionally, it may be used for supportability analysis, configuration management, maintenance data collection, or wherever a consistent maintainability related reference numbering requirement exists across a weapon system.

Acquisition applicability. This standard will be used by all Air Force acquiring activities and their respective contractors during the development and acquisition of weapon systems and equipment.

intended Use: