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The Engineering of Defense Systems Guidebook describes the activities, processes, and practices involved in the development of Department of Defense (DoD) systems.

Formerly known as the PMMC, the DPMC will take place in Ponte Vedra, Florida in August 2025. Government and industry keynote speakers as well as breakout panels led by Subject Matter Experts.  A phenomenal opportunity to learn, share and network with DMSMS and Parts Management professionals throughout government and industry.

DMSMS Blogs feature expert commentary and informed analysis on the latest DMSMS topics, as well as research highlights on the policy issues that matter to the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and  Material Shortages community.                                              

Parts Management Streamlined Guidelines, Practices and Procedures

New SD-22 DMSMS Guidebook Now Available

New SD-19 Available

Cancellation of MIL-STD-3018

This instruction establishes the Integrated Life Cycle Management guidelines and procedures for Air Force (AF) personnel who develop, review, approve or manage systems, subsystems, end-items, services, and activities (for the purpose of this publication referred to as programs throughout this document) procured under Department of Defense (DoD) 5000 series instructions comprising the Defense Acquisition System.