Keywords
commercial off-the-shelf
COTS
DoD handbook
evaluation of COTS
4.1.1 Comprehensibility/readability/legibility
The manual should be written for the target audience in a language free of vague and ambiguous terms, using the simplest words and phrases that will convey the intended meaning. Te type should be an easy-to-read size (i.e., no smaller than 6 points for pocket size manuals and no smaller than 8 points for all other size manuals).
Defines standard
Replaced/Superseded by document(s)
Cancelled by
Amended by
| File | MIME type | Size (KB) | Language | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoD Handbook- Evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals (1995).pdf | application/pdf | 2.53 MB | English | DOWNLOAD! |
Provides definitions
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Introduction
1.1 Scope
This handbook provides criteria for evaluating manuals for acceptance. It provides guidance for preparing supplemental data to manuals. In this handbook, the term 'manual' means the same as COTS or COTS manual. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirements. It it is, the contractor does not have to comply.