公认的系统工程最佳实践是在系统开发期间早期开发操作概念，并在一个或多个操作概念中记录这些操作概念 文件。认识到这一最佳实践，美国国防部（DoD）和NASA标准程序要求准备与系统运行概念相关的信息，以支持 系统的规范和开发。过去，国防部发布了数据项说明（DID），NASA发布了数据需求文件（DRD），其中描述了所提供信息的格式和内容。 本AIAA指南描述了哪些类型的信息最相关，它们的目的，以及谁应该参与作战概念开发工作。它还提供有关有效解决方案的建议 生成信息的程序以及如何记录信息。

A recognized systems engineering best practice is early development of operational concepts during system development and documentation of those operational concepts in one or more operational concept documents. Recognizing this best practice, U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA standard procedures have required that information relating to system operational concepts be prepared in support of the specification and development of systems. In the past, the DoD has published Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and NASA has published Data Requirements Documents (DRDs), which describe the format and content of the information to be provided.This AIAA Guide describes which types of information are most relevant, their purpose, and who should participate in the operational concept development effort. It also provides advice regarding effective procedures for generation of the information and how to document it.