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MORE Just Released: The United States Government National Standards Strategy May 4, 2023 — The United States Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET) will emphasize the Federal Government’s support for international standards for critical and emerging technologies (CETs). MORE Defense Standardization Executive Encourages DoD Participation in Non-Government Standards Bodies November 30, 2021 — On November 19, 2021, Defense Standardization Executive (DSE), Ms. Stephanie Possehl, issued a Memorandum to Service and Agency Standardization Executives encouraging participation in the activities of Non-Government Standards Bodies (NGSBs). MORE Registration is Now Open for the 2024 DSP Conference Register Now How Do I? Access Military Specifications and Standards Prepare a defense standard or specification. Comment on a standardization document Get training in standards Host a Defense Standardization Workshop (WSE 023) Gain access to NATO Standards Get my product(s) qualified Get a copy of non-government standard Submit a DSP Journal article Do business with the DoD Become a chartered Joint Standardization Board (JSB) Work with Non-Government Standards Bodies Success with Standardization The following case studies are examples of the ingenuity and effort that the defense standardization community put in to develop and use common specifications and standards to provide support to the warfighter. Alternative Sustainable Plating for Electrical Connectors This case study describes how the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime partnered with industry to help develop specifications for three new finishes for plating electrical connectors. Obsolescence Management for Virginia-Class Submarines This case study describes how the Navy resolves technology obsolescence issues that directly affect the operational capability, safety, and reliability of almost every major electronics system on Virginia–class submarines. Consolidated Acquisition of Standards-Related Information This case study describes how the Army Materiel Command (AMC) consolidated the acquisition of standards-related information into a single contract managed by a single office. About DoD DoD News USD(R&E) ASSIST FOIA Link Disclaimer Privacy & Security Web Policy Accessibility/Section 508 Contact Us Stay Connected Hosted by Defense Media Activity -...