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.

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 Service Occupations Standard Time Data is one of ten volumes of standard time data in the 11 volume series included in DWMSTDP. Service Occupations as categorized by the Department of Labor includes those occupations concerned with performing tasks in and around private households; serving individuals in institutions and in commercial and other establishments; and protecting the public against crime, fire, accidents, and acts of war. This volume provides a single DoD source for Standard Time Data elements which can be used in the development of labor standards for: Organizations, activities, or functional areas whose primary missions correlate to service occupations, e.g., an activity whose primary responsibility is janitorial. laundry, food services, shoe repair, health service attendants, etc. 1.1.2 For service operations within organizations, activities, or functional areas engaged in other than service occupations, e.g., a janitor assigned to a machine shop. Elements of work performed by personnel whose primary jobs are other than service, but who may actually do that type work as a part of their jobs; e.g. a mechanic in a maintenance shop performing janitorial duties.