All the ILS expertise needed to achieve a more supportable system and cost-effective support infrastructure
Engineers and managers can turn to the updated Third Edition of Integrated Logistics Support Handbook for expert
guidance on applying Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for acquisition and procurement planning in new product
development. Long-established as the definitive ILS resource, this handbook distills thousands of pages of directives,
instructions, and related material into a coherent, one-stop reference that can be used to enhance any military
or commercial project. The Third Edition features new information on reliability and maintainability engineering�testability�supportability
engineering�cost of ownership�personnel�support equipment�training�technical documentation�level-of-repair analysis�software
support�life-cycle cost�logistics plans�contracts�and much more.
Filled with step-by-step guidelines and 300 illustrations, the updated Integrated Logistics Support Handbook explains
how to:
Meet the requirements of MIL-PRF 49506, Logistics Management Information
Develop and measure Performance-Based Logistics requirements
New to this edition: applications of ILS to software-based systems, applications to commercial off-the-shelf
solutions, and the latest Department of Defense requirements