Enclosure (4) to COMDTINST 4105.7
2
Failure of component/equipment causes total loss/severe degradation of
secondary mission.
3
Failure of component/equipment cause severe degradation of primary mission.
4
Failure of component/equipment causes total loss of mobility/ severe
degradation of mobility or total loss of primary mission. Loss of this equipment
results in a safety hazard to the platform or crew.
Complexity of Equipment/System is defined as:
The complexity of a system/equipment is a subjective indication of the "intricate nature" of the
equipment or system to the missions and operations of the unit. It describes the level of intricacy
as having many complicated interrelating parts or interfacing sub-components. Complexity of a
system/equipment can further be defined as the various levels of difficulty that may be
encountered in order to resolve casualties or analyze information.
Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability are defined as: