Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 4130.6
8. Configuration Management Plan (CMP). The document defining how CM will be implemented
for a particular project or operational program. A CMP should include standard CM policies,
appropriately tailored procedures and the applicable CCB charter for the project.
9. Fit. Fit is the ability of an item to physically interface or interconnect with or become an
integral part of another item. Basically a change which would affect interface connectivity or
electromagnetic characteristics affects fit.
10. Form. Form is defined by the quantitative and qualitative descriptions of material features,
such as composition, dimensions, size, weight, finishes and the respective tolerances. Any
change affecting the weight, balance or inertia; shape, size, dimensions, mass and/or other
visual parameters which uniquely characterize an item affects the form. For software, form
denotes the language and media.
11. Function. Function is the operations or action(s) that an item is designed and required to
perform. Performance parameters include operational requirements such as range, speed,
lethality, reliability, maintainability, survivability or safety, including operational and logistics
parameters and their respective tolerances. Any change affecting intended performance affects
function.
12. Interoperability. The ability of systems or units to provide services to or accept services from
other systems or units and to use the services exchanged to operate effectively together.
13. Standardization. Use of the same or common item, i.e., system, equipment, part or component,
across multiple functions or applications and where economically feasible. Economy of scale
and increased supportability over the service life is promoted by increased populations of
standardized or common items.
14. Tailoring. The decision process by which policies, requirements, desired attributes, procedures
or management considerations are applied to a project. Evaluation criteria are developed to
determine and document the extent to which the requirements or desired attributes are most
suitable for specific acquisition projects, modification projects or operational programs.
Tailoring also includes modifying or deleting operational requirements to ensure an optimal
balance between operational needs and cost.
15. Unit Level Configuration Management. CM at the unit level consists of maintaining and
updating unit level configuration data bases to reflect current configuration identification and
any configuration changes thereto. This includes assisting with and providing information for
use during CRs and audits of operational assets.
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