The mission of the Human Factors Standardization (HFS) SubTAG is to foster open communications and coordination of human factors-related standardization activities among the Department of Defense, other government agencies, non-government standards bodies, technical societies, and industry groups.

The objectives of the Human Factors Standardization (HFS) SubTAG of the Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group (DoD HFE TAG) are to: (1) identify needed programs and initiatives to applicable organizations such as DoD Human Factors Standardization Area of Consideration (HFAC) and other government lead standardization activities, custodians, preparing activities, and offices of primary record; (2) provide advisory support to ensure successful coordinated efforts in implementing planned HFAC and related actions; (3) avoid duplication among DoD standardization projects and activities; and (4) maximize and enhance the exchange of standardization information between the DoD human factors community and other government, non-government standards bodies (NGSB), and other technical societies and industry groups.

The scope of HFS SubTAG interests includes standardization documents (current and potential) and programs within the DoD HFAC Standardization Area, other government organizations, and NGSB (domestic and international).

The HFS SubTAG, sponsored by the DoD HFE TAG:

• identifies problems and opportunities of the HFAC and other government HFE standardization activities, suggesting proposed actions to address the problems and exploiting opportunities for government-industry cooperation in resolving them

• identifies technical points of contact for accomplishment of cooperative efforts

• identifies effective and efficient means of using HFAC, other government HFE documents and NGS in acquisition programs, consistent with acquisition reform policies

• maintains liaison with NGSB and other industry groups and technical societies

• periodically advises the DoD HFE TAG regarding HFAC accomplishments, status, and plans, and obtains inputs from the DoD HFE TAG

• assists in developing and preparing DoD HFE TAG documents, as requested, and otherwise supports the DOD HFE TG consistent with the DOD HFE TAG Operating Structure and Policies

The HFS SubTAG carries out the above functions consistent with the (1) Defense Standardization Manual (DoD 4120.3-M), (2) SECDEF Memo of 29 Jun 94 (Subject: Specifications & Standards-A New Way of Doing Business), and (3) implementing guidance and policies of the DoD, FAA and NASA.

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