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MIL-STD-963C 24 September 2014 _______________ SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-963B 31 August 1997 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (DIDs) AMSC 9502 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-963C 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 all DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) applicable to all DoD Services/Agencies and contractors who are responsible for the preparation of new and revised DIDs intended for use in defense contracts. 3. This standard is to comply with the provisions of Public Law 104-12, P

racts. 3. This standard is to comply with the provisions of Public Law 104-12, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 4. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to the Defense Standardization Program Office (DSPO), 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 5100, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6233, or e-mailed to DSPO@dla.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this information by looking up Standardization Code SO in the ASSIST Online database (SD-1 Contacts module) at https://assist.dla.mil. ii 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-963C TABLE OF CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE FOREWORD ii 1. SCOPE 1 1.1 Scope………………………………………………………. 1 1.2 Clas

erwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. Technical Data Package (TDP) (May include but is not limited to): Models Drawings Associated Lists Specifications Standards Required Manufacturing Process Descriptions Quality Assurance Provisions Software Documentation Packaging Details Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:49Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. 3 MIL-STD-31000C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS. MIL-W-63150 - Weapons and Support Materiel Standard Quality Assurance Provisions DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS. MIL-STD-961 - Defense and Program-unique Specifications Format and Content MIL-STD-963 - Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) MIL-STD-2073-1 - Standard Practice for Mi

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

3.6 Data. Recorded information, regardless of form or method of recording. 3.7 Data Item Description (DID). A standardization document that defines the data content, preparation instructions, format, and intended use of data required of a contractor. DIDs are prepared in accordance with MIL-STD-963. 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 4 3.8 Defense standard. A standard used to satisfy primarily multiple, military-unique applications. There are five types of defense standards: interface standards, design criteria standards, manufacturing process standards, standard practices, and test method standards. 3.9 Design criteria standard. A standard that establishes military

or Civilian Agency, which is coordinated with various activities of the interested departments and agencies. 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 4 3.7 Data. Recorded information, regardless of form or method of recording. 3.8 Data Item Description (DID). A standardization document that defines the data content, preparation instructions, format, and intended use of data required of a contractor. DIDs are prepared in accordance with MIL-STD-963. 3.9 Data product specification. A defense specification used to acquire data products such as product definition data, test reports, and other types of data, with the exception of technical manuals. Data product specifications