MCO 10550.8 — Joint Electronics Type Designation System

MCO 10550.8 governs policies and procedures for administering the Joint Electronics Type Designation System for electronic materiel.

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  • Publication number: MCO 10550.8
  • Title: JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM
  • Date: 2 Feb 1974
  • Proponent: 10000 General Material
  • Status: New

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MCO 10550.8 defines JETDS terms, objectives, policies, and responsibilities for type designations. It covers nomenclature requests, technical data, classified materiel, and Department of Defense control points.

Applies to: This regulation applies to Military Departments in the identification for design control of electronic (excluding communications security) materiel and certain associated equipment.

Topics covered

  • Joint Electronics Type Designation System
  • Type designations
  • Electronic materiel identification
  • Nomenclature requests
  • Classified technical data
  • Department of Defense Control Point
  • Communications security materiel

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