MIL-STD-2106A(SH)
4.2 Security classification. The security classification of material used for development of test documentation shall be as specified (see 6.2). The use of classified test documentation shall be avoided whenever possible. If the use of classified material cannot be avoided, whenever possible, the test procedure must be written in such a manner that classified sections can be kept separate and provided as classified "addendums" to the unclassified test procedure (see 3.3). The developing organization shall have initial responsibility for determining the security classification of test documentation. Approval of this classification shall be the responsibility of the acquisition command or agency.
4.3 Test environment. Each test procedure developed in accordance with this standard shall be designed for use in the shipyard industrial test environment aboard a ship. Consideration shall be given to safety, power, ventilation, cooling water, shipyard personnel, and other factors that may distinguish the shipboard environment from the factory or shop environment. The final test procedures used aboard ship shall not contain information unique to off-ship test facilities.
4.4 Text style. Test documentation shall be prepared in accordance with the style specified in the following paragraphs.
4.4.1 Wording of text. Procedural steps shall be presented in language which is free of vague and ambiguous terms and which uses simple words and phrases to convey the intended meaning. The following guidelines shall be applicable when developing text for test documents:
a. Omit theory
b. Avoid phraseology requiring specialized knowledge c. Avoid superfluous and ambiguous words and phrases d. Write sentences as short and concise as possible
e. Use consistent phraseology throughout the text for common actions or events f. Omit unnecessary articles and pronouns
g. ACCEPTABLE: Observe indicator blinks
h. NOT ACCEPTABLE: Observe that the indicator blinks
4.4.2 Grammatical person and mode. The second person imperative shall be used for test procedure operations. For example, "Remove rammer tank fluid filler cap." Description and observation statements should be written in present tense with the assumption that everything is operating correctly. For example, "Observe indicator blinks" and not "Indicator should blink."
4.4.3 Level of writing. The content of the test procedures shall be written at a level that is suitable for a test conductor who is familiar with similar types of equipment and has shipboard industrial testing experience.
4.4.4 Nomenclature. Consistency in the use of words and phrases is essential in order to achieve clarity. The following requirements shall apply:
a. Be consistent in the use of words. For example, a part identified initially as a cover shall not be identified thereafter as a plate.
b. Terms used shall agree with the same name on related engineering and design drawings and on identification plates. Put numerical designators first and descriptive nomenclature following (for example, AN/SPQ-9B Radar Set). If there is no numerical designator, then use terms such as Converter, Angle Data or
Turbine Generator, and Ship Service. This allows the least significant descriptive words to be dropped as necessary to accommodate computer formats.
c. When two or more items have the same nomenclature, modifiers shall be added to define the function or location of each item. For example, AN/SPA-25 (CIC) and AN/SPA-25 (Bridge); Davit - 5000 lbs, Port and Davit
- 5000 lbs, Starboard.
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