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This handbook provides implementation guidance for the development of Army publications in Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) in accordance with MIL-STD-2361, Department of Defense Interface Standard, Army Digital Publications. This handbook also provides implementation guidance for the use of the Army SGML/XML Registry and Library (ASRL) (see Section 39) and other SGML/XML implementation tools. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.

The purpose of the handbook is to facilitate the work of publications developers and users responsible for creating or using SGML/XML publications in compliance with the requirements of MIL-STD-2361. This handbook is a guide for use by publications developers and users to allow maximum reuse and sharing of common publications source data. Army publications data prepared in accordance with MIL-STD-2361 will facilitate the automated storage, retrieval, interchange, and processing of technical documents from varied data sources.

Applicability. This handbook is applicable for use by the Department of the Army (DA) and its contractors, and may be used by other Services and Departments of the Government. It applies to all publications digital data and document development required for compliance with MIL-STD-2361. This handbook will provide knowledge and information about SGML/XML and its application, tutorials in the various ways it may be used, helpful hints and guidance regarding specific SGML/XML idiosyncrasies, uniqueness and other user assistance type features.

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