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This handbook contains guidance for preparation of a System Requirements Document (SRD) using established Systems Engineering (SE) processes. It contains a generic SRD template with guidance, a standard SRD format, and contains sample templates representative of major weapon systems. It is meant to be used as a guide to translate warfighter Capability Based Requirements (CBR) into performance based acquisition requirements for a system or subsystem in any program Milestone (MS) or phase. The SE processes and principles found in this guidance are equally applicable to any DoD program/project.

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