DEC STD 001-0

This document collection outlines Digital Equipment Corporation's (DEC) policies and guidelines for managing technical standards and related documentation. It is divided into three main sections:

1. DEC Standard 001 Sec. 0 (Policy Document):

   • Purpose: Establishes the overarching policy for the management and administration of Digital technical standards and related documents used by Engineering, Manufacturing, and other organizations.
   • Scope: Defines general organizational responsibilities for handling, reviewing, validating, and administering these documents. It applies to internal technical standards, cross-product processes, operating procedures, and methods, but specifically excludes product-specific documentation or unique facility-specific processes.
   • Applicability: Mandatory for documents controlled under the EL document class (DEC STD 612) and serves as a guideline for other internal cross-organizational technical documents.
   • Key Aspects: Covers general requirements for document management, including review and approval levels, ownership, and administrative procedures (preparation, information location, retrieval, control, and distribution). It also details the minimum information required for documents submitted to Standards and Methods Control.

2. DEC Standard 001 Sec. 1 (Guidelines Document):

   • Purpose: Provides the practical guidelines and implementation details for the policies set forth in Sec. 0.
   • Scope: Lists approved document information categories, defines various document management groups (e.g., Hardware Design Development, Manufacturing Group Processes, Systems and Architecture, Technical Information Management Processes), and their corresponding organizational responsibilities and contacts.
   • Key Aspects: Details the process for identifying review and approval requirements for documents. It explains how originators work with management groups and the Standards and Methods Control (SMC) team to prepare, approve, and distribute documents. It also outlines the policy and process for keeping documents current, including re-approval requirements and handling of changes.

3. DEC Standard 001 Sec. 2:

   • This section is marked as "INACTIVATED," indicating it is no longer in use.

In essence, the document collection provides a comprehensive framework for standardizing the creation, approval, and lifecycle management of technical documentation within Digital Equipment Corporation to ensure consistency and efficiency.