As described by SAE-TA-STD-0017, EWWR are registered in several parts. These parts provide important narrative and quantitative data that is used to suggest and validate ES needs. The narrative approach is used with technical data that supports the developer`s description of a required support function, as well as a recommended way to meet that need. Quantitative methods are used to provide availability, logistical support and acquisition data related to the recommended position of the SE. The standard also specifies that EWWR is intended to support the overall management of the optimal development, acquisition and standardization system within and between systems. SERD submissions and subsequent revisions (configuration changes, certificate customizations, etc.) are a constant requirement throughout the lifecycle of the final part. Although the EWWR process is outdated in some respects, it is summarized in MIL-HDBK-2097A, July 27, 1997, Acquisition of Support Equipment and Related Logistics Support. This manual was revalidated on September 10, 2014 for use in acquisitions with this disclaimer on the cover page: « If cited as a requirement, contractors may disregard the requirements of this document and interpret its content for information purposes only. » (Outdated parts of the manual include references to other publications and outdated terminology such as the term « Logistics Support Analysis, » which is now referred to as « Care Analysis » or « PSA. ») However, the manual`s recent revalidation shows that its basic concepts remain solid. It defines the serd process, including the steps to be taken to develop requirements, prioritize criteria for selecting SEs (starting with common SEs that are most preferable and newly developed elements that are least preferable), as well as specific design considerations for specific SEs.

Support equipment includes all devices (mobile or fixed) that are not intrinsically part of the main weapon system, but are necessary to support the operation and maintenance of the system. It includes, but is not limited to, related multi-purpose end products, tillage and maintenance equipment, tool measurement and calibration equipment, test equipment and automatic test equipment. It also includes support for the support equipment itself. In addition, Recommendation DID)-ILSS-80118C SE describes it as a report consisting of six sections of information relevant to se/SE to be used for SE acquisition, logistics support and life cycle management. The objective of the IPS Support Equipment Element is to identify, plan, restore and implement management measures to acquire and support the equipment (mobile or fixed) necessary to maintain the operation and maintenance of the system to ensure that the system is available to the combatant when needed at the lowest total cost of ownership (TOC). (Source: DoD Product Support Manager (MSP) Guide, Appendix A) Specific multidisciplinary DAU training recommendations related to this Integrated Product Support (IPS) element are available at: Key activities for IPS elements for support devices as defined in Appendix A of the DoD Product Support Manager (PSM) Guide and the DoD Integrated Product Support Elements (IPS) Guide include: These lifecycle logistics certification standards and Core Plus development guides for each of the three levels of DAWIA certification include:. While all departments use the EWWR process, the Air Force and Navy have some resource information that is readily available and useful to all logistics practitioners. Here is a selection of useful resources:.