MIL-HDBK-115 Us Army Reverse Engineering Handbook Guidelines And ProceduresThis HANDBOOK, which provides the guidelines and procedures for performing reverse engineering, was created using current applicable laws and knowledge gained during a trial program from July 1985 to April 1987, and is based on experiences obtained from military and industry participants. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement.

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f. Next lower assembly, which identifies interfaces, input/output parameters, mating parts, etc.

5.4 Alternate data sources

5.4.1 Typical documentation. Some of the technical documentation used for reverse engineering may be obtained from the Configuration Management System, Engineering/Readiness Commands, Item Managers, Procurement Officers, Data Repositories, or Vendors/Manufacturers. Some of the more typical documentation might be:

a. System technical manual

b. Operation/maintenance manual c. Illustrated parts breakdown

d. Maintenance allocation chart

e. Next higher assembly drawing f. Lower assembly drawing

g. Part drawings

h. Qualified parts list

i. System test requirements j. Where-used data

k. Commercial catalogs/sales brochures

5.4.2 Verbal input. For reverse engineering candidates with unavailable or inadequate technical data, as much verbal input as possible should be obtained to define application and end-use. This will help to establish the specifications of input/output parameters; identify critical items which may call for additional test criteria over/beyond standard military or NSN specifications, and which may be called out on Selected Item Drawings; or help in performing analysis to define criteria.

5.4.3. Technical manuals. When technical manuals are necessary, they may be requested from: Commander, USAMC Logistics Support Activity, Attn: AMXLS-AP, Redstone Arsenal, AL   35898-7466.

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