DAFI60-106 — International Military Standardization Program

DAFI60-106 governs the development, ratification, and implementation of International Standardization Agreements and service coordination on their implementation.

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  • Publication number: DAFI60-106
  • Title: INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-05-06

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It describes international military standardization, interoperability, the Department of the Air Force’s role, Lead Agents, and levels of standardization. It requires field activities to send implementing publications for review and coordination before publishing.

Topics covered

  • International military standardization
  • International Standardization Agreements
  • Interoperability
  • Levels of standardization
  • Lead Agent concept
  • NATO standardization organizations

Questions and answers

How does the Department of the Air Force advance interoperability?

The DAF advances interoperability by promoting materiel and operational standardization between allies and possible coalition partners. (paragraph 1)

What does standardization achieve among the Services and DoD agencies?

Standardization is the process by which the DoD achieves cooperation among the Services and DoD agencies for the use of research, development, and production resources. (paragraph 1)

What is interchangeability in international military standardization?

Interchangeability - the ability to use one product, process, or service in place of another to fulfill the same requirements. (paragraph 1)

What must field activities do before publishing implementing publications?

Field activities must send implementing publications to the higher headquarters functional Office of Primary Responsibility for review and coordination before publishing.

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