Assist QuickSearch is a powerful online search tool specifically designed to help users quickly locate and access DoD and military standards, specifications, handbooks, and related documents. It provides a user-friendly interface and advanced search functionalities to streamline the process of finding the exact information needed.
The ASSIST database is the official source for specifications and standards used by the US Department of Defense. Indexed documents include current and historical military and federal standards and specifications. The ASSIST document database houses over 180,000 PDF files associated with about 82,000 of the approximately 111,000 indexed documents. (Updates vary)
Few examples are:
- MIL-STD-810H
- MIL-STD-461G
- MIL-STD-1553C
What is the website address?
US DOD provides with a tool called ASSIST QUICK SEARCH for searching for any of the US military standards. ASSIST website has the historic versions of the standards. All can be downloaded free of charge.
ASSIST QUICKSEARCH Tool:
https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx is the link for Assist website quick search tool.
Why US DOD does not charge fee for standards?
US DOD assumes that the cost of the effort for developing standards is met with the tax dollars paid by the people. That is probably the reason why these products are free for anyone. The intended audience therefor is probably the US people.
How to Use Assist QuickSearch for Finding Military Standards:
- Access the Assist QuickSearch website: Start by navigating to the Assist QuickSearch website.
- Enter your search terms: Use keywords, document numbers (e.g., MIL-STD-810, ASME Y14.5), or titles to search for the specific standard you need. You can also use advanced search operators to refine your search.
- Filter your results: Assist QuickSearch allows you to filter your search results by document type, date, and other criteria to narrow down the results.
- View and download: Once you’ve located the desired standard, you can view it online or download it in various formats, such as PDF.
Benefits of Using Assist QuickSearch:
- Comprehensive Database: Assist QuickSearch provides access to a vast and up-to-date repository of military and DoD standards.
- Time-Saving: It eliminates the need to sift through numerous websites and databases, saving valuable time and effort.
- User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to use, regardless of their technical expertise.
- Accurate Results: Assist QuickSearch ensures that you access the most current and accurate versions of the documents.
Beyond QuickSearch:
While Assist QuickSearch is a valuable resource, it’s worth noting that some standards might require purchase or specific access permissions. In such cases, Assist QuickSearch often provides links to the relevant sources or vendors.
By leveraging Assist QuickSearch, engineers, researchers, contractors, and anyone working with military or DoD standards can efficiently find the information they need to ensure compliance and successful project execution.
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Technical Reports
https://discover.dtic.mil/technical-reports
Technical Reports are reports created and published to our collection by organizations funded by the Department of Defense to perform research in a variety of industries and disciplines. Technical Reports found on DTIC’s public website will only include reports designated as unclassified and unlimited information. Unclassified unlimited and limited information is available through the R&E Gateway.
Search Technical Reports by using the search box at the top of every page. Here’s an Example of a Citation available within the reports:
- Accession Number
- Title
- Corporate Author
- Report Date
- Report No
- Full Text Link
Notice AD NUMBER begins with: AD0, ADA, ADB, ADP or ADC, followed by digits. The Corporate Source Authority System (CSAS) lists all organizations that have contributed information to any of DTIC’s three major databases. Each organization is assigned a 6-digit Source Code used to search these databases for information authored or sponsored by the organization. Each Corporate Author record displays the root (highest) element of the organization, the parent (next higher) element of the organization, any sub-organizations or former names, and the organization’s Source Code.
https://discover.dtic.mil/technical-reports