A Comparison of MIL-STD 882C and MIL-STD 882D for Australian Defence Acquisition

This report compares the use of the system safety standard MIL-STD 882C with MILSTD 882D for the use of Australian Defence Acquisition. It summarises the differences between the standards and examines the implications of the transition from MIL-STD 882C to MIL-STD 882D in the Australian Defence Acquisition environment. The conclusion drawn is that the approach taken by MIL-STD-882D relies on an acquisition environment that may not transfer to Australian conditions and that additional controls are required to apply MIL-STD 882D effectively.