MIL-STD-40051, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE: TECHNICAL MANUAL PREPARATION (31 JUL 1996) [S/S BY MIL-STD-40051/1 OR MIL-STD-40051/2]., This MIL-STD-40051 series establishes the technical content requirements and mandatory style andformat requirements for the preparation of paper and digital page-oriented technical manuals (TMs) andrevisions required to support the various types of equipment and weapon systems within the Department ofthe Army. The requirements contained in this standard cover operation and maintenance at all levels throughdepot. This 8-part book form consists of the following parts.MIL-STD-40051 - Technical Manual PreparationMIL-STD-40051-1 - General Preparation and Assembly InformationMIL-STD-40051-2 - Introductory Information With Theory of OperationMIL-STD-40051-3 - Operator InstructionsMIL-STD-40051-4 - Troubleshooting ProceduresMIL-STD-40051-5 - Maintenance InstructionsMIL-STD-40051-6 - Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL)MIL-STD-40051-7 - Supporting Information