scope:

This specification covers the review of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) manuals (see 6.5.1) and establishes requirements for supplemental data for COTS manuals. This specification is intended as a guide for reviewing personnel to determine the adequacy of existing COTS manuals, and for specifying additional data required to supplement an existing COTS manual. The acceptability of a COTS manual and the need for supplemental data shall be dependent upon the Governments usage philosophy for each particular item of equipment.

This specification is applicable to manuals that support equipment designed and manufactured for commercial use. It applies to manuals that support commercial equipment used in a commercial or military environment. This specification is not applicable for acquisition of manuals that support developmental items.

intended Use: