UFC 1-300-01
28 February 2006
Provide technical information in a well-written, straightforward manner. Reference non-
Government standards to the greatest extent where appropriate, and avoid repeating
commercially available criteria. State the unique government requirements and
exceptions to commercially available criteria clearly and succinctly. Each exception
over and above industry standards should be verifiable as to the functional need and to
assure it promotes the lowest life cycle cost. Content should assure maximum
functionality while addressing all life, safety, and health requirements. Using lessons
learned and technological innovation, develop the criteria to promote lowest life-cycle
cost, maximum environmental responsiveness and energy efficiency, quality of life, and
increased productivity. Content should focus on performance criteria language and
exclude textbook information, charts and figures, and other information that is available
in commercial and industry references. Design UFC are not intended to be training
manuals or compilations of reference material as was their predecessor design and
technical manuals. Write criteria to the level of the experienced engineer and architect.
In some cases such as operations and maintenance UFC, criteria will be written in
procedural language and at the level of the experienced field personnel. Consider
breaking large documents into smaller UFC to facilitate updating
1-4.2
Electronic Format.
UFC will be distributed in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) according to
paragraph 2-7.
1-4.3
Variations in Format.
The format prescribed herein is intended to provide uniformity and will apply to most
UFC. Deviations from the prescribed format may be necessary to effectively
communicate a message. Examples include design guides that contain numerous
graphics, field handbooks in non-standard sizes, and service existing documents
reissued with a UFC cover to expedite dissemination of critical subject matter within the
UFC system.
1-4.3.1
Coordinate variations from the prescribed format with the appropriate
service office: HQUSACE (CECW-E) for the Army, the NAVFAC EICO for the Navy, or
HQ AFCESA/CES for the Air Force.
1-4.3.2
When a UFC is published in non-standard format, include the following
statement below the supersedure information on the title page: "The format of this
document does not conform to UFC 1-300-01." If the UFC will be reformatted at a later
date, include "; however, it will be reformatted at the next revision."
1-5
COPYRIGHT RELEASES.
If copyrighted material is used in a UFC, obtain written permission from the copyright
holder. Identify the material properly in the UFC according to the requirements of the
copyright holder.
1-6
PUBLICATION DATE.
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