scope:

This Allied Publication provides guidance on the purpose, content and preparation of engineering documents (specifications, drawings and associated lists) associated with NATO Multinational Joint Projects.

This Allied Publication complements AAP 20 and describes the engineering documentation required in the NATO Phased Armaments Programming System (PAPS) phase 4 - Project Definition, phase 5 - Design and Development, and phase 6 - Production. See Figure 1-1.

This Allied Publication also complements STANAG 4159 and describes contents and format of baseline documentation. The specifications and engineering drawing requirements set forth in chapters 2 - 4 are subject to configuration management in accordance with that STANAG.

The detail provisions of chapters 2 - 4 are subject to tailoring in accordance with project requirements.

Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) is a fundamental requirement of the user. This Publication has been written so that each technical document may incorporate the ILS features appropriate for a given programme. These features should be in accordance with ILS planning documents which should be prepared as early as possible in the programme. ILS during the in-service phase is dependent upon the preparation and management of engineering documents during earlier phases. Logistic Support documentation (eg. operator manuals, maintenance manuals, spare parts lists) is not a subject of this publication.