Standardization supports the achievement of commonality and interoperability of parts and processes with United States forces and our allies, promotes safety, provides for life-cycle sustainment, and allows for rapid, cost-effective technology insertion through use of standard interfaces and open systems. Standardization is an enabling tool to provide the warfighter with systems and equipment that are interoperable, reliable, sustainable and affordable. For more information on Standardization as a design consideration, see DAG Chapter 4 section 4.3.18.21 [https://acc.dau.mil/dag4.3.18.21]. This sub-topic area contains information on Standardization.
