| NB: The definitions below are for words, or technical vocabulary, specific to Military Air Environment use. |
| Where a word appears in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the definition below is specific only to the |
| associated context and OED definitions should be used in all other usages. |
| Term | Abbreviation | Chapter Reference |
| Support Policy Statement | SPS | 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.) |