ANEP-54 : 1998

0. Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Definition of COTS
3. Bespoke Lifecycle Model
4. Implications of Using COTS
5. Summary of Guidelines
6. New COTS Based Lifecycle Model
7. Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix A - COTS/MOTS comparative characteristics
Appendix B - Abbreviations and Acronyms

Specifies guidelines for the use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware and software products in Naval Combat Systems, addressing all aspects of its lifecycle.