本手册提供了非监管指南和信息，用于编制陆军部内操作和维护各类装备和武器系统所需的技术手册（TMs）。附录A为交互式电子技术手册（IETM）的编制提供了开发指南。附录B为基于页面的TMs的准备提供了开发指南。本手册仅提供指导。不能将其作为要求引用。如果是，承包商不必遵守。本文包含的适用于基地级维修或基地级维修工作要求（DMWRs）的任何指南也适用于国家级维修工作要求（NMWRs）。

This handbook provides non-regulatory guidance and information for the preparation of technical manuals (TMs) required to operate and to maintain the various types of equipment and weapon systems within the Department of the Army. Appendix A provides development guidance for the preparation of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). Appendix B provides development guidance for the preparation of page-based TMs. This handbook provides guidance only. It cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply. Any guidance contained herein which is applicable to depot maintenance or Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs) is also applicable to National Maintenance Work Requirements (NMWRs).