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PURPOSE. The purpose of this document is to provide preparation instructions for all in-house Program/Project documentation and Multiprogram/Project common-use documentation in accordance with MPG 7120.3, Data Management, Programs/Projects.

APPLICABILITY. This instruction applies to programs and projects defined in MPG 7120.1, Program/Project Planning. Existing approved documents are not required to be reformatted to meet the latest revision of this instruction. External documents are prepared as specified by the originating entity or as specified in the contract. Departures from the documentation preparation and revision requirements specified herein are allowable to meet a unique Program/Project special need, unless such departures conflict with other NASA or MSFC requirements specified in Sections 6.1 and 6.2. The rationale and methodology for such departures shall be documented by the Program/Project in the Program Plan, Project Plan, or Data Management Plan, for example. The numbering system for drawings and parts lists in MSFC-STD-555 shall be used for flight products; however, it may be used for non-flight products. If this numbering system is not used for non-flight products, the substitute system shall be documented.