CALS-HSC Data Element Dictionary

Abstract : The data element dictionary (DED) presented in this document has been developed under a human system integration (HSI) effort to integrate all human system components (HSC) into the weapon system acquisition process as part of a joint Department of Defense (DoD)-industry initiative in computer-assisted acquisition and logistic support/concurrent engineering (CALS/CE). The present version of the CALS-HSC data element dictionary has evolved from an earlier CALS-Training DED developed at the Defense Training and Performance Data Center, Orlando, Florida, and augmented later with HSC data elements that extend beyond training. The final set of over 430 data elements has been coordinated through the CALS-HSC Work Group with representatives of the DoD and industry, first in May 1990 and more recently in April, May, and June 1992. Although the materials presented constitute a current baseline for the CALS-HSC DED, they are viewed as comprising a living document to be amended and updated continuously.