The purpose of this manual is to standardize instructions, methods, terminology and standard time data applicable to work measurement and the development of labor performance standards. The use of this manual is intended to: a. Maximize the productivity of industrial/management engineering personnel by providing a more rapid means of establishing labor performance standards and eliminating duplication in labor performance standards development. b. Foster the increased use of engineered performance standards by making available standard time data of stated accuracy and reliability structured for maximum ease of application. c. Promote appropriate application of more efficient methods of performing work. d. Provide uniformity in labor performance standards development by standardizing the application of various work measurement techniques. e. Facilitate communication by providing common terminology and definitions.

This volume of Universal Standard Time Data is one of eleven volumes included in DWMSTDP. It is termed "Universal" because it provides a single DOD source for standard time data elements which can be used in the development of labor standards in several occupation categories. This publication applies to all military services and defense agencies. The data contained herein will be used to the maximum extent possible in the development of labor performance standards. The Universal Standard Time Data contained in this volume are to be applied in accordance with the general instructions contained in the Basic Volume and the specific instructions contained in this volume. All newly developed or existing Universal Standard Time Data elements not now included herein should be submitted with back-up motion pattern analysis to the Defense Industrial Resources Support off ice (DIRSO), for review, coordination, and inclusion in the updating changes to this volume. The Basic Volume contains procedures for submitting these data elements.

This volume of Processing Occupations Standard Time Data is one of ten volumes of standard time data in the 11 volume series included in DWMSTDP. Processing Occupations as categorized by the Department of Labor includes those occupations concerned with refining, mixing, compounding, chemically treating, heat treating. or similarly working materials and products. Knowledge of a process and adherence to formulae other specifications are required in some degree. Vats, stills, ovens, furnaces, mixing machines, crushers, grinders, and related equipment or machines are usually involved. This volume provides a single DoD source for Standard Time Data which can be used in the development of labor standards for: Organizations, activities, or functional areas whose primary missions correlate to processing occupations, e.g., an activity whose primary responsibility is plating chemical cleaning, sandblasting, etc. For processing operations within organizations, activities, or functional areas engaged in other than processing occupations, e.g., a degreaser operator assigned to an instrument repair shop. Work performed by personnel whose primary jobs are other than processing, but who may actually do that type work as a part of their jobs, e.g., a packer performing a degreasing operation within a supply activity.

This volume of Machine Trades Occupations Standard Time Data is one of ten volumes of standard time data in the 11 volume series included in DWMSTDP. Machine Trades Occupations as categorized by the Department of Labor includes those occupations concerned with feeding, tending, operating, controlling, and setting up machines to cut, bore, mill, abrade, print, and similarly work such materials as metal, paper, wood, and stone. This includes understanding machine functions, reading blueprints, making mathematical computations and exercising Judgement to attain conformance to specifications. Disassembly, repair, reassembly, installation, and maintenance of machines and mechanical equipment, and weaving, knitting, spinning, and similarly working textiles are also included.

This volume of Clerical and Sales Occupations standard time data is one of several volumes included in the Defense Work Measurement Standard Time Data Program (DWMSTDP). It provides a single DoD source of clerical standard time data to be used in the economical development of labor standards for: Organizations, functions, or activities whose primary mission is clerical in nature, e.g., Finance, Data Processing, and Personnel Administration. Clerical jobs which are a part of organizations, functions, or activities whose primary mission is not clerical in nature, e.g., clerks, typists, and keypunch operators. Elements of work performed by personnel whose primary job is other than clerical but who do clerical work as a part of their job, e.g., filing of shop orders, filling out forms, sorting documents, and telephoning. This publication applies to all military services and defense agencies. The data contained herein will be used to the maximum extent possible in the development of labor performance standards in compliance with DoD Directive 5010.31 and DoD Instruction 5010.34.

This volume of DoD 5010.15.l-M, Standardization of Work Measurement, is one of a series published under the authority of DoD Directive 5010.15, Defense Integrated Management Engineering System (DIMES). It provides standard time data for Structural Occupations as classified by Department of Labor codes and includes guidelines for uniform application. Some of the tasks covered in these occupations are assembly of aircraft and vehicles, sheet metal work and welding. Others are oriented to the building trades and include masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and other related occupations. Maximum use of the guidelines and standard time data is mandatory at each Department of Defense activity where Labor Performance Standards are developed and applied. All of the included standard time data have been reviewed and approved by a Joint Service/Agency Standard Time Data Group prior to publication.