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MIL-STD-961E w/CHANGE 5 25 November 2025 SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-961E w/CHANGE 4 16 July 2020 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE DEFENSE AND PROGRAM-UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS FORMAT AND CONTENT AMSC 10606 AREA STDZ NOT MEASUREMENT SENSITIVE Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:51Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-961E w/CHANGE 5 ii F O R E W O R D 1. This standard is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DoD). 2. This standard covers the format and content requirements for developing defense specifications, which are used on multiple programs or applications, and program-unique specifications, which are used for a single program or system with little or no potential for use with othe
nizational changes. f. Added general requirements for CUI, including CUI markings. g. Added detailed requirements for the identification of CUI, use of coversheets, and the markings for designation indicator blocks, distribution statements, export control warnings, and destruction notices. h. Added guidance regarding circumstances in which the specification is not a source document for a DID(s) that may be needed for acquisition. i. Added an option to include a summary of modifications to the foreword to assist in tracking changes to the document. Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:51Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-961E w/CHANGE 5 iii j. Provided example figures for appropriate CUI markings. k. Hyperlinked publicati
ates the performance characteristics of the original tooling. 5.4.4 Specifications. Specifications shall be prepared as performance specifications or detail specifications as required in the contract. 5.4.4.1 Defense specifications. Defense specifications shall be prepared in accordance with MIL-STD-961 as coordinated, limited or interim specifications. 5.4.4.2 Program-unique specifications. Program-unique specifications shall be prepared in accordance with MIL-STD-961 as item, material, process, software, or system specifications. 5.4.4.3 Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs). CIDs shall be prepared in accordance with the Federal Standardization Manual to describe, by functional, performance, or essential physical requirements, available commercial products or services. 5.4.5 Software docum
FERENCES 102 DoD Manual 5240.01, “Procedures Governing the Conduct of DoD Intelligence Activities,” August 8, 2016 DoD Manual 5400.07, “DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program,” January 25, 2017 DoD Manual 8180.01, “Information Technology Planning for Electronic Records Management,” August 4, 2023 Federal Acquisition Regulation, current edition “Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition,” April 30, 20254 Military Handbook MIL-HDBK-245, “Department of Defense Handbook: Preparation of Statement of Work (SOW),” current edition Military Standard MIL-STD-961, “Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content,” current edition Military Standard MIL-STD-962, “Defense Standards Format and Content,” current edition Military Standard MIL-STD-963, “Department of Defense St
mlined Section 19 by leveraging up-to-date military and industry specifications where possible. For corrosion prevention, NDIPs (described as an NDI Program Plan in AS6870), and materials selection, this section relies primarily on MIL-STD-1568, SAE AS6870, and MIL-STD-1587 respectively. If a program complies with these documents, it will comply with those Section 19 criteria. Many of the MoCs in this section rely on laboratory data for substantiation. Based on the MIL- STD-961 definition, the reliance on laboratory data falls under the “Analysis” category. For legacy materials and corrosion prevention schemes, much of the laboratory data already exist. For new materials, or in cases where legacy material databases have a gap, new laboratory data are required to comply with the “Analysis”
am Document. Defense standardization program document category definitions are located in Military Standard (MIL-STD)-961, Defense and Program Unique Specifications Format and Content, and MIL-STD-962, Defense Standards Format and Content. Chapter 4 STANDARDIZATION MANAGEMENT 4.1. Standardization Management Executives. Standardization Management Executives should: 4.1.1. Provide management-level support for the Standardization Management Activity and ensure the Standardization Management Activity implements the Defense Standardization Program and general standardization policies and procedures. 4.1.2. Represent standardization issues as part of overall functional management responsibilities. 4.1.3. Maintain visibility over their organization’s standardization process. Establish infrastruct
M activities and functions. In each applicable instance, the means to complete a benefit/risk analysis is provided. Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:48Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-HDBK-61B w/CHANGE 1 3 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed below are not necessarily all of the documents referenced herein, but are those needed to understand the information provided by this handbook. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-961 - Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content MIL-STD-31000 - Technic
ownloaded: 2026-07-20T01:54Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-963C DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION Title: GENERIC CODING SCHEME REPORT Number: OT-20XX-XXXXX Approval Date: 20111030 AMSC Number: Limitation: DLA600-11-C-XXXX DTIC Applicable: GIDEP Applicable: Preparing Activity: DH Project Number: N/A Applicable Forms: Use/relationship: The report on generic coding scheme for MIL-STD-961 describes the tagging structure (generic tags), the hierarchy or relationship of the tags, basic generic processing instructions, and error checking procedure, which will be used for an in-process review of the coding scheme being developed to ensure the scheme will meet the requirements of the contract. This DID contains the format, content, and intended use information
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