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MIL-STD-962D w/CHANGE 3 6 May 2025 SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-962D w/CHANGE 2 9 January 2014 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE DEFENSE STANDARDS FORMAT AND CONTENT AMSC 10561 AREA STDZ NOT MEASUREMENT SENSITIVE Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:54Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-962D w/CHANGE 3 ii FOREWORD 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 defense standards, which include interface standards, standard practices, design criteria standards, test method standards, and manufacturing process standards. 3. The policies governing such procedural matters as authorization for document developm

organizational changes. g. Added general requirements for CUI, including CUI markings. h. 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. i. Added guidance regarding circumstances in which the standard is not a source document for a DID(s) that may be needed for acquisition. Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:54Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-962D w/CHANGE 3 iii j. Provided an example figure for appropriate CUI markings. k. Hyperlinking of distribution A publications in the Applicable Publications section to assist users. 5. Proper preparation and use of defens

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DIRECTIVE/INSTRUCTIONS MIL-STD-962 Defense Standards Format and Content MIL-STD-963 Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) MIL-STD-1289 Airborne Stores, Ground Fit and Compatibility Require- ments MIL-STD-8591 Airborne Stores, Suspension Equipment and Aircraft-Store Interface (Carriage Phase) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATION MIL-E-7016 Electric Load and Power Source Capacity, Aircraft, Analysis of DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK MIL-HDBK-526 Aircraft Nuclear Compatibility Certification Handbook Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:48Z Check the source to verify that this is the cur

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

CUI. 15. Replaced DoD Single Stock Point with Defense Standardization Program Automation Support Office (DSPAO) to reflect agency organizational changes. 16. Reordered Sections 3.11-3.14 to ensure that terms were in alphabetical order in the Definitions section, as per MIL-STD-962. 17. Updated names of multinational treaty organizations from ABCA to ABCANZ and ASIC to AFIC in the definition for international standardization agreement. 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 vi 18. Added general requirements for CUI, including CUI markings. 19. Added detailed requirements for the identification of CUI, use of coversheets, and the markings for designation indicator blocks,

rocedural changes. Moved acronyms from Appendix A to a Section 3 alphabetized list. Changed the section 3 definitions from numbered paragraphs to an alphabetized list. b. Changed all acronyms that were not proper nouns to lower case in accordance with (IAW) MIL-STD-962 style examples that follow the cited United States Government Printing Office (GPO) Style Manual. Retained as proper nouns the code and number entities defined, stored, and maintained by a single authoritative source. c. Changed the figures to update the encoded information and notes to match changed IUID business rules published in the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items. d. Added a Section 6 non-mandatory note that identifies MIL-STD-130 as the source document for two new Data Item Descriptions (DID) that must be liste

unition test modification, and updated point of contact for comments, suggestions, or questions on this document. d. Section 2: Updated to include all references specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this standard in accordance with MIL-STD-962. e. Section 3 Definitions: Removed all definitions and provided reference documents for applicable definitions. Added table of acronyms. Added the following terms: blast overpressure, acceptor munition, donor munition, explosive component, hazard classification, hazard division, logistical configuration, and tactical configuration. Removed the following terms: all-up-round, bare round or configuration, explosive device, exudation, hazardous fragment, munition subsystem, propulsion, service review organization, and threat hazard assessment. f. Section