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TermAbbreviation
Chapter Reference
Support Policy StatementSPS
Chap 5.14

Description
The executive document specifying all the support arrangements for a platform or equipment throughout its life. It
contains details of the responsible authorities, maintenance and logistic policies, support equipment and facilities,
personnel training requirements and security issues. (For details, see ILS Manual within JSP 886.)