This standard is applicable to all phases of the system acquisition life cycle. It is intended for use on all programs with manufacturing content. It requires proven manufacturing management practices with the goal of delivering affordable and capable systems to the extent that it is invoked contractually.

• SAE AS6500A Purchase

• SAE AS6500A Training

• Relationship between AS6500A and MRLs

• MIL-HDBK-896A: Manufacturing Managment

• SAE G-23 Manufacturing Management Committee

• AS6500A Points of Contact

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