1. Defense Standardization Program Office
DSPO Tools
(ASSIST, QPD, WSIT)
Good afternoon.
Thank you for the opportunity to demonstrate some of the improvements we’ve added to the ASSIST website and to introduce you to some of the newer applications that make use of ASSIST data.
Presented to:
Parts Standardization & Mgmt Committee
April 29, 2008
Program Analyst
Def Standardization Program Office

2. DSP Portal DSP policy and procedures Joint Standardization Boards
Links to other standardization organizations
Information on international treaty organizations and International Standardization Agreements
Other DSPO programs
DMSMS Center of Excellence
Item Reduction
International Standardization
Parts Management
Qualification
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the DSP
Conferences, achievement awards, and training opportunities
DSP Journal (current and archived issues), case studies, SD series
Here’s a quick outline of how I plan to proceed today. I’ll cover some key points of each application, interspersed with a live demo to illustrate how to navigate each site to find the information you need.

3. I’m sure most of you are aware of the Defense Standardization Program, but I just want to take a moment to promote our website. Much of the information I’ll cover today can be found on – or linked to – from our website. Also, if later on you have a question, you can always reach us by using the Feedback option on the DSP website.

5. http://assist.daps.dla.mil This is the welcome page for ASSIST.
If you already have an account, you are probably used to the fact that we often advertise a new feature or a special announcement right on the log in page. For example, recently we announced that we were discontinuing support of the Program Managers’ Tool.

6. Notice that you must have a user account and password to log in to ASSIST. Since many users, however, only want to look up – or download – a specific document, you also have some other options, such as Quick Search and ASSISTdocs.com. Let’s explore those first.

7. You will also be sent a temporary password in a separate E-mail.
After the DODSSP has reviewed and approved your application, a user account will be sent to the address you entered in your online application.
You will also be sent a temporary password in a separate .
This is the welcome page for ASSIST.
If you already have an account, you are probably used to the fact that we often advertise a new feature or a special announcement right on the log in page. As you can see, we were advertising this conference. Also, for the last 30 days (ending March 9th) we also invited users to comment on the quality of DSP documents.
Notice that you must have a user account and password to log in to ASSIST. Since many users, however, only want to look up – or download – a specific document, you also have some other options, such as Quick Search and ASSISTdocs.com. Let’s explore those first.

8. This is the welcome page for ASSIST.
If you already have an account, you are probably used to the fact that we often advertise a new feature or a special announcement right on the log in page. As you can see, we were advertising this conference. Also, for the last 30 days (ending March 9th) we also invited users to comment on the quality of DSP documents.
Notice that you must have a user account and password to log in to ASSIST. Since many users, however, only want to look up – or download – a specific document, you also have some other options, such as Quick Search and ASSISTdocs.com. Let’s explore those first.

9. Note: Use the address that you used to register for an account or, if you have updated your ASSIST user Profile, use the last address in your ASSIST Profile.
If your address has changed since you registered and you did not update your ASSIST Profile, please contact the DODSSP.
This is the welcome page for ASSIST.
If you already have an account, you are probably used to the fact that we often advertise a new feature or a special announcement right on the log in page. As you can see, we were advertising this conference. Also, for the last 30 days (ending March 9th) we also invited users to comment on the quality of DSP documents.
Notice that you must have a user account and password to log in to ASSIST. Since many users, however, only want to look up – or download – a specific document, you also have some other options, such as Quick Search and ASSISTdocs.com. Let’s explore those first.

10. This is the welcome page for ASSIST.
If you already have an account, you are probably used to the fact that we often advertise a new feature or a special announcement right on the log in page. As you can see, we were advertising this conference. Also, for the last 30 days (ending March 9th) we also invited users to comment on the quality of DSP documents.
Notice that you must have a user account and password to log in to ASSIST. Since many users, however, only want to look up – or download – a specific document, you also have some other options, such as Quick Search and ASSISTdocs.com. Let’s explore those first.

11. ASSISTdocs is similar to Quick Search in that you do not need to register to use it, and because it only provided access to unrestricted documents.
Modeled after the Google search engine site, ASSISTdocs was developed to improve customer access to DSP documents. It loads quickly, and returns results very fast. Since it is hosted on several servers managed by a commercial Internet Service Provider, ASSISTdocs is available even when the other ASSIST applications are down for maintenance. Plus, since it is not behind a DoD firewall, all commercial customers should be able to access the site.
ASSISTdocs offers a couple of features that Quick Search does not. First is the ability to do full-text searches of the document data base. This can be a very useful feature. Also, ASSISTdocs lets you filter the results by document status.
Click on Document ID label to see Help and examples. Then search for [MIL-C-51]
Point out all of the docs returned. Point out how to navigate the results list. Later, contrast this with the way ASSISTdocs displays results.
Mention that Quick Search was completed first and is not as refined as ASSISTdocs.com.
Next do a similar demo of the Document Number search.
Search for 1361 and point out how Quick Search found the NASTHRU documents.
Search [Title] for [asbestos] to show that it will also find a title with “Non-Asbestos”.
Search for FSC 3020 to demonstrate how the screen changes to allow for FSC searching.
Demo how to select a range of FSCs or STDZ Areas by holding down the control key.
Use example of Mass Finishing Job Shop Association (i.e., how to track canceled MILSPECs to the ASTM document that replaced them).
NOTE: enter (s/s by ASTM

12. This is the welcome page for ASSIST.
If you already have an account, you are probably used to the fact that we often advertise a new feature or a special announcement right on the log in page. As you can see, we were advertising this conference. Also, for the last 30 days (ending March 9th) we also invited users to comment on the quality of DSP documents.
Notice that you must have a user account and password to log in to ASSIST. Since many users, however, only want to look up – or download – a specific document, you also have some other options, such as Quick Search and ASSISTdocs.com. Let’s explore those first.

13. This is the welcome page for ASSIST Quick Search
This is the welcome page for ASSIST Quick Search. When all you is a DSP document or to verify that the specification or standard you have is current, you can use this application. No pre-registration is required. Although you’ll have access to metadata on all indexed documents, only unrestricted documents may be downloaded from this site.
Note that you can search in a variety of ways.
Also, note the abundance of help available to you.
Click on Document ID label to see Help and examples. Then search for [MIL-C-51]
Point out all of the docs returned. Point out how to navigate the results list. Later, contrast this with the way ASSISTdocs displays results.
Mention that Quick Search was completed first and is not as refined as ASSISTdocs.com.
Next do a similar demo of the Document Number search.
Search for 1361 and point out how Quick Search found the NASTHRU documents.
Search [Title] for [asbestos] to show that it will also find a title with “Non-Asbestos”.
Search for FSC 3020 to demonstrate how the screen changes to allow for FSC searching.
Demo how to select a range of FSCs or STDZ Areas by holding down the control key.
Use example of Mass Finishing Job Shop Association (i.e., how to track canceled MILSPECs to the ASTM document that replaced them).
NOTE: enter (s/s by ASTM

15. Example:
Use Document ID option;
Enter MS123140

17. Example:
Use Document Number option;
Enter

20. ASSIST-Online “Benefits of Registration”
Lets all users create customized Alerts
Provides access to key points of contact
Allows all users to view and comment on draft documents in coordination
Only way to access report features in the Qualified Products Database (QPD)
Lets users customize reports and export most data to a spreadsheet or PDF file
This is the primary ASSIST application. Besides offering some powerful additional features to all registered users (DoD, other Federal employees, and commercial customers), ASSIST-Online is the portal by which the DoD standardization management activities access modules that allow them to manage assigned specifications, standards, qualification data, and other DSP documents.
Included are modules that enable SMA personnel to request project numbers and manage projects; request new document numbers; submit documents for indexing into ASSIST; manage overage documents and request automatic validation notices; and, soon, coordinate draft documents.
A powerful tool that all users may access is the ASSIST Alerts. This lets a user customize his or her profile to receive automatic notifications of changes to documents of interest. Users may track published changes, new drafts, or even new projects against documents of interest. Users may even select entire FSCs or Standardization Areas to monitor.

25. ASSIST
Good afternoon. In this session, I will be demonstrating the Weapons Systems Impact Tool, also known as the WSIT.
First, I’ll discuss how to access it. Then I’ll try to demonstrate why you might want to access it.
Questions?