CALS (DOD)

CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) is a United States Department of Defense initiative for electronically capturing military documentation and linking related information.

The initiative has developed a number of standard specifications (protocols) for the exchange of electronic data with commercial suppliers. These standards are often referred to as simply "CALS". CALS standards have been adopted by several other allied nations.

The CALS initiative has endorsed IGES and STEP as formats for digital data.

CALS includes standards for electronic data interchange, electronic technical documentation, and guidelines for process improvement.

CALS was known formerly as Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support.

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Office of the Assistant Director for Telecommunications and Information Systems Headquarters Defense Logistics Agency Cameron Station Alexandria, VA 22314

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