MIL-STD-490 Revision A:1985

1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Classification
1.4 Definitions
1.4.1 Program-peculiar
1.4.2 Configuration item
1.4.3 Hardware Configuration Item (HWCI)
1.4.4 Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI)
1.4.5 Other definitions
2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2.1 Government documents
2.2 Non-Government documents
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Configuration identification
3.1.2 Coverage of specifications
3.1.3 Types
3.1.4 Two-part specifications
3.2 Style, format & identification of specifications
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Sectional arrangement of specifications
3.2.3 Language style
3.2.4 Paragraph numbering
3.2.5 Paragraph identification
3.2.6 Underlining
3.2.7 Cross references
3.2.8 Figures
3.2.9 Tables
3.2.10 Foldouts
3.2.11 Footnotes
3.2.12 Contractual and administrative requirements
3.2.13 Definitions in specifications
3.2.14 References to other documents
3.2.15 Security marking of specifications
3.2.16 Identification of specifications
3.3 Changes and revisions
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Changes
3.3.3 Revisions
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 Section 1. Scope
4.1.1 Scope
4.1.2 Classification
4.2 Section 2. Applicable documents
4.2.1 Government documents
4.2.2 Non-Government documents
4.2.3 Listing of references
4.3 Section 3. Requirements
4.3.1 Definition
4.3.2 Characteristics
4.3.3 Design and construction
4.3.4 Documentation
4.3.5 Logistics
4.3.6 Personnel and training
4.3.7 Characteristics of subordinate elements
4.3.8 Precedence
4.3.9 Qualification
4.3.10 Standard sample
4.3.11 Preproduction sample, periodic production
         sample, pilot, or pilot lot
4.4 Section 4. Quality Assurances Provisions
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 Quality conforming inspections
4.5 Section 5. Preparation for delivery
4.5.1 General
4.5.2 Specific requirements
4.5.3 Detailed preparation
4.6 Section 6. Notes
4.6.1 Intended use
4.6.2 Ordering data
4.6.3 Instructions for models and samples
4.6.4 Qualification provisions
4.6.5 Cross-reference of classifications
4.7 Appendix and Index
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Appendix
4.7.3 Index
5. DETAIL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 General
6. NOTES
6.1 Intended use
6.2 Data requirements list and cross reference
6.3 Changes from previous issue
FIGURES
1. Method of identifying two-part specifications
2. Specification change notice
3. Sample specification change notice
APPENDIXES
Appendix I
10. Type A, System/Segment Specification
Appendix II
20. Type B1, Prime Item Development Specification
Appendix III
30. Type B2, Critical Item Development Specification
Appendix IV
40. Type B3, Non-complex Item Development Specification
Appendix V
50. Type B4, Facility or Ship Development Specification
Appendix VI
60. Type B5, Software Development Specification
Appendix VII
70. Type C1a, Prime Item Product Function Specification
Appendix VIII
80. Type C1b, Prime Item Product Fabrication
     Specification
Appendix IX
90. Type C2a, Critical Item Product Function
     Specification
Appendix X
100. Type C2b, Critical Item Product Fabrication
     Specification
Appendix XI
110. Type C3, Non-complex Item Product Fabrication
     Specification
Appendix XII
120. Type C4, Inventory Item Specification
Appendix XIII
130. Type C5, Software Product Specification
Appendix XIV
140. Type D, Process Specification
Appendix XV
150. Type E, Material Specification

Prescribes format and content requirements for specifications relating to program-peculiar configuration items, methods, and materials. Coverage includes referenced documents, configuration identification, hardware configuration item, computer software configuration item, and contractual and administrative requirements. Also gives definitions, diagrams and appendixes.