Maintainability Prediction in Department of Defense Development Programs

This paper outlines the need for maintainability prediction procedures which are applicable to systems and equipment, and outlines the scope and principle features of techniques included in the new Maintainability Prediction Handbook (MIL-HDBK-472). This handbook consolidates tri-service efforts in the field of maintainability prediction and furnishes guidelines for the selection, interpretation, and application of the procedures contained therein. The paper also describes how the Department of Defense and the procuring agencies are expected to use the handbook, the planned method of updating its contents, and additional techniques being considered for future incorporation.