RELIABILITY PROGRAM GUIDELINES "RELIABILITY PROGRAM GUIDELINES. The Reliability Analysis Center (RAC), which is sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and operated by IIT Research Institute (IITRI), is the DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) for the collection, analysis and dissemination of reliability and maintainability data. The RAC is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the following publications: (1) "Defining Reliability Programs (RBPR- 1)" provides insight into the reasons for specifying reliability in a product procurement, the objectives of a sound reliability program, and the tasks that can be performed to most effectively achieve the product reliability goals/objectives, (2) "Developing Reliability Goals/Requirements (RBPR-2)" defines the process of developing and allocating numerical and qualitative reliability design requirements and goals by describing procedures and approaches for establishing realistic product reliability objectives, (3) "Designing For Reliability (RBPR-3)" emphasizes the premise that inherent product reliability performance begins at the earliest stages of design. It contains detailed descriptions and examples of all the needed design tasks, along with their advantages and disadvantages, (4) "Assessing Reliability Progress (RBPR-4)" includes detailed approaches on how and when to apply reliability assessment tasks to measure progress towards meeting reliability objectives. Each task is coupled with details on how to perform it, interpret the results, and integrate the results into the design process, (5) "Measuring Product Reliability (RBPR-5)" provides guidance in selecting and applying various quantitative and qualitative reliability measurement techniques in a tailored reliability program. It discusses test strategy as a means of emphasizing measurement techniques which will add value for the customer, (6) "Ensuring Reliable Performance (RBPR-6)" includes guidance in applying tasks designed to ensure that inherent product reliability is not compromised during manufacture or customer use. Guidelines for identifying and eliminating design errors, parts problems and workmanship defects are described in detail. To inquire about this RAC publication, or to obtain a copy of our latest product catalog, please write or call Gina Nash at IIT Research Institute, Reliability Analysis Center, 201 Mill Street, Rome, NY 13440. Phone (free): (888) 722-8737, e-mail: gnash@~rome.iitri.com, FAX: (315) 337-9932." "RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY STANDARDS. The Reliability Analysis Center (RAC), which is sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and operated by IIT Research Institute (IITRI), is the DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) for the collection, analysis and dissemination of reliability and maintainability data. The RAC is pleased to announce the immediate availability of "WORLDWIDE RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY STANDARDS: A Primer of US and Non-US Commercial and Government Documents", which provides brief resumes of the most pertinent US and international commercial and government specifications, standards and handbooks dealing with reliability, maintainability, availability and dependability (R,M,A&D), to assist users in assessing the validity of standards for their programs. To inquire about this RAC publication, or to obtain a copy of our latest product catalog, please write or call Gina Nash at IIT Research Institute, Reliability Analysis Center, 201 Mill Street, Rome, NY 13440. Phone (free): (888) 722-8737, e-mail: gnash~@rome.iitri.com, FAX: (315) 337-9932." "USE OF COMMERCIAL PARTS IN MILITARY APPLICATIONS. The Reliability Analysis Center (RAC), which is sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and operated by IIT Research Institute (IITRI), is the DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) for the collection, analysis and dissemination of reliability and maintainability data. The RAC is pleased to announce the immediate availability of "Processes for Using Commercial Parts in Military Applications", which is intended to help bridgethe gap between the use of military specifications and standards and acquisition reform by providing an overview of the acquisition reform process and guidance for establishing a representative parts management program under acquisition reform groundrules. To inquire about this RAC publication, or to obtain a copy of our latest product catalog, please write or call Gina Nash at IIT Research Institute, Reliability Analysis Center, 201 Mill Street, Rome, NY 13440. Phone (free): (888) 722-8737, e-mail: gnash~@rome.iitri.com, FAX: (315) 337-9932." "COMMERCIAL RELIABILITY DATA. The Reliability Analysis Center (RAC), which is sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and operated by IIT Research Institute (IITRI), is the DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) for the collection, analysis and dissemination of reliability and maintainability data. The RAC is pleased to announce the immediate availability of "Electronic Parts Reliability Data (EPRD)", a 2000-page resource of failure rate data on commercial and military electronic components, including integrated circuits, discrete semiconductors, resistors, capacitors, and inductors/transformers. Summarized failure rates are sorted by generic component type, quality level and environment. Detailed data includes the part number, manufacturer, and package type. To inquire about this RAC publication, or to obtain a copy of our latest product catalog, please write or call Gina Nash at IIT Research Institute, Reliability Analysis Center, 201 Mill Street, Rome, NY 13440. Phone (free): (888) 722-8737, e-mail: gnash~@rome.iitri.com, FAX: (315) 337-9932." "SOFTWARE RELIABILITY GUIDELINES. The Reliability Analysis Center (RAC), which is sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and operated by IIT Research Institute (IITRI), is the DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) for the collection, analysis and dissemination of reliability and maintainability data. The RAC is pleased to announce the immediate availability of two publications addressing software reliability. The "Introduction to Software Reliability" publication is written for a broad audience, with two main objectives; (1) to bridge the communication gap between hardware and software community regarding software reliability, and (2) to provide managers with an understanding of the issues/risks associated with defining software reliability requirements and achieving the desired levels of software reliability. The second publication, entitled "Software Engineering Process Group Handbook", provides detailed information about the need for and formation of Software Engineering Process Groups (SEPGs), and includes the RAC's Continuous Improvement Strategy roadmap. To inquire about this RAC publication, or to obtain a copy of our latest product catalog, please write or call Gina Nash at IIT Research Institute, Reliability Analysis Center, 201 Mill Street, Rome, NY 13440. Phone (free): (888) 722-8737, e-mail: gnash~@rome.iitri.com, FAX: (315) 337-9932." If you have any questions or require additional information, please call me directly.

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