scope:

This standard describes the requirement to provide a means for calibration and measurement tracability of all system, subsystem, and equipment parameters that must be measured to ensure system and equipment operational integrity and accuracy. It describes the process of establishing measurement tracability from actual system and equipment level measurement requirements to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other approved measurement sources. These measurement requirements are traced through properly selected and calibrated test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) or appropriate measurement sensors, through individual Military Department or commercial calibration facilities, to approved national measurement standards.

The requirements of this standard apply to all systems, subsystems, and equipment that require measurement of any type to ensure proper operation.

a. When Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), MIL-STD-1388-1 and Logistics Support Analysis Record (LSAR), MIL-STD-1388-2, are compliance documents on an acquisition program, the requirements of this standard should be an integral part of the LSA/LSAR effort. Data developed as a result of this standard should be documented in and become part of the LSA documentation and LSAR. Work accomplished and data developed shall not duplicate any other effort or data developed by the contractor.

b. When LSA and LSAR are exempted or their application tailored to exempt development of the data requirements in this standard, this standard can become an independent compliance document on the acquisition program and tailored in accordance with the contract.

intended Use:

This document provides a means for calibration and measurement traceability to ensure system and equipment operational integrity and accuracy.