HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Work Package Description
This Technical Manual and the procedures within it are organized according to the Work Package numbering format identified in
DoD Standard Practice for Preparation of Technical Information for Technical Manuals (MIL-STD-40051A) and DoD Guide to the
General Style Format of US Army Work Package Technical Manuals (MIL-HDBK-1222B(TM).
Work Package Numbering
The Work Package numbering and lettering sequence is derived from MIL-STD-40051, page 25, and is explained here for reference.
The following alpha designators describe the specific types of information within this Technical Manual and within the specific Work
Packages.
Alpha Designator Description
Alpha
Designator Description
G
Descriptive information and
theory of operation
R
Repair parts and Special
Tools List (RPSTL)
I
Inspection Procedures
S
Supporting Information
M
Maintenance Procedures
T
Troubleshooting Procedures
O
Operation Procedures
This manual uses two methods to present the Work Package numbering sequence:
The first method identifies the Parent Work Package by Alpha Designator, 5-digit Technical Manual number with revision
number, and Work Package Main Topic. The Work Package Main Topic identifies the general scope of the Work Package
Procedures to follow. An example Parent Work Package number is defined below.
WP
O - - -.- -
-95310-00
Main Procedural Topic
Work Package
Alpha
Designator
WP sequence Number Place Holder
5-digit TM Number with 2-digit Rev #
Work
Package
Main
Topic
The second numbering method identifies the titles of specific procedures by Work Package Sequence Number and Work
Package Procedure. The Work Package Procedure Sequence Numbers will always flow from a lower number to a higher
number, indicating the progress towards completing the Main Topic Procedure. An example of a specific Work Package
Procedure is defined below.
008.00
Secure
the
Shelter
5-digit Work Package Procedure Sequence Number
Work
Package
Procedure
Note that the first three digits of the Work Package Sequence Number will never change for the life of the product.
The last two digits of the Work Package Sequence Number and the last two digits of the Technical Manual Number are revision
numbers and will change from time to time as revisions to either the product or the Work Package occur.
In all instances, the last two digits of the Work Package Sequence Number and the last two digits of the Technical Manual
Number must always match.
An examination of the Table of Contents page will show how the two numbering systems integrate.
All Work Packages will end with “END
OF WORK PACKAGE
” statement in bold type. The next Work Package will then begin
and be identified by a Parent Work Package title described above.
