Over my long career I’ve accumulated a large library of unclassified government-published references and standards. These documents are all relevant to government logistics and configuration management but focused on the shipbuilding industry. Some of these documents have been canceled but are still relevant for developing logistics products. Even if canceled, they may still be frequently referenced in government Requests for Proposals (RFP). Canceled documents also provide an interesting perspective on how logistics has evolved over the years.
You may download these documents as you like. I’ve identified references that are canceled or superseded, but things change. If you need a current reference you should validate with an official Government source, some of which I’ve identified in the sidebar.
Ron Charest
Indexed by Title in Descending Order | Grouped by ILS Category
Maritime PBL Deskguide
Published: Undated This reference is published by the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP). NAVICP is committed to transforming the Navy’s logistics infrastructure to a lean, process-driven system wherein a single action by the customer activates a global network of resources that delivers best-value products and services. Improved customer support and total life cycle cost management […]
Life Cycle Sustainment Plan Format
Published January 19, 2017 by Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Version 2.0 The Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) is the primary program management reference governing operations and support planning and execution from Milestone A to final disposal. The attached LCSP Version 2.0 outline revises the reference (a) version to reflect changes to statute, clarify […]
Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element Guidebook
Published: July 31, 2019 by Defense Acquisition University (DAU) The Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element Guidebook is a Defense Acquisition University training asset intended to augment the product support guidance contained in Enclosure 6 of DoD Instruction 5000.02. This guidebook picks up where Appendix A of the DoD Product Support Manager (PSM) Guidebook leaves off […]
DoDI 4151.22 Condition Based Maintenance Plus
Published: October 16, 2012 Incorporating Change 2, August 31, 2018 This instruction reissues DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4151.22 in accordance with DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01, to update policy for Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+). This instruction defines CBM+ as an essential readiness enabler and primary strategy for achieving cost-effective system life cycle sustainment. Information on how […]
DoD Instruction Number 8320.04 Item Unique Identification (IUID) Standards for Tangible Personal Property
Published: June 16, 2008 by USD(AT&L) This instruction implements policy in Reference (a) and the requirements in References (b) through (d), DoD Instruction 4151.19 (Reference (e)), part 252.211-7003 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (Reference (f)), Military Standard (MIL-STD) 130 (Reference (g)), and MIL-STD 129 (Reference (h)) under the authority of DoD Directive 5134.01 […]
DoD Guide for Achieving Reliability, Availability, And Maintainability
Published: August 3, 2005 The primary objective of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition is to acquire quality products (systems) that satisfy user needs with measurable improvements to mission capability and operational support in a timely manner, and at a fair and reasonable price. This guide supports that objective. It addresses reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) […]
Additional Document Sources
ASSIST Quick Search: Although it appears not well maintained, ASSIST is still one of the best resources for MIL-STDs, MIL-HDBKs, and Data Item Descriptions (DID). This is also an official source for determining whether a document has been canceled or superseded.
Coast Guard CG-612 Directives and Publications Division: Source index page for all Coast Guard publications. Includes information collections, commandant directives and forms, and other publications.
Configuration Management Standards: The Configuration Management Process Improvement Center (CMPIC) offers links to a massive number of standards and references that impact configuration management.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU): The DAU offers a wealth of DoD-related acquisition and programmatic documentation.
Department of Defense (DoD) Forms, Directives, Instructions: A master listing of sources for DoD documentation. Includes forms, guides, instructions, directives, and publications for all DoD service branches, the Coast Guard, and National Guard.
Department of Defense (DoD) Directive Directorate: This is a source for Department of Defense (DoD) references. The Directives Division administers and operates the DoD Issuances Program, the DoD Information Collections Program, DOD Forms Management Program, GAO Affairs, and the DoD Plain Language Program for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Department of the Navy (DoN) Issuance: The digital collection of unclassified issuances released by the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations. Note: This is the DON Homepage. References can be found on top right menu option “Directives and Manuals.”
EverySpec: A commercial website that offers a very large library of department of defense documents. There is a fee associated with many of their downloads.
LogTool: A commercially-operated federal logistics website resource. Focused on DoD supply information.
Naval Logistics Library (NLL): Navy Supply (NAVSUP) provides supply support for Navy publications, instructions, directives, technical manuals, and other digital documents. This site requires a government account. Registration info is on their homepage.
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Library: The searchable index of all references and instructions published by NAVSEA.