Section 1 Introduction The Standard for Management of a Reusable Software Component(RSC) Library provides guidance in the establishment and operation of a NATO- controlled resource to support the reuse of software life-cycle products in NATO contracts. The following subsections describe the purpose of this manual and explain how to use it effectively. 1.1 Purpose and Scope In order to achieve actual benefits from software reuse,reusable assets and associated resources must be managed and controlled;this manual provides guidance to NATO,host-nation,and contractor personnel on the establishment and operation of a software reuse support organization, hereinafter called a library. The standard is intended to reflect NATO's current approach to the issues of software reuse and describe the activities by which the personnel of the library address those issues to achieve specific ends The guidance is prescriptive to the degree that any management-oriented manual can be;where there are alternatives,the standard presents criteria for deciding among them.The approach is largely independent of specific methods and tools and easily adaptable to project software engineering practice.Issues pertaining to trusted software are beyond the scope of the standard, but may be addressed in the future. The primary audience is the staff of a library operated by or on behalf of NATO or a host- nation.NATO and host-nation program offices will use the guidance in establishing IFB requirements and in guiding contractors. This is one of a set of three sofware reuse standards developed by NACISA.This manual specifically addresses the management of a library of reusable components.The other two documents are standards for the creation of reusable software components and for the reuse of existing software in ongoing projects. 1.2 Guide to Using This Manual This standard p ovides s specific guidance,organized by library activity,as a basis for ing individual project practice The Standard for Management of a Reusable Software Component(RSC)Library is organized in two parts.Part I provides an introduction to the manual and a brief discussion of general 1-1 1-1 Section 1 Introduction The Standard for Management of a Reusable Software Component (RSC) Library provides guidance in the establishment and operation of a NATO￾controlled resource to support the reuse of software life-cycle products in NATO contracts. The following subsections describe the purpose of this manual and explain how to use it effectively. 1.1 Purpose and Scope In order to achieve actual benefits from software reuse, reusable assets and associated resources must be managed and controlled; this manual provides guidance to NATO, host-nation, and contractor personnel on the establishment and operation of a software reuse support organization, hereinafter called a library. The standard is intended to reflect NATO’s current approach to the issues of software reuse and describe the activities by which the personnel of the library address those issues to achieve specific ends. The guidance is prescriptive to the degree that any management-oriented manual can be; where there are alternatives, the standard presents criteria for deciding among them. The approach is largely independent of specific methods and tools and easily adaptable to project software engineering practice. Issues pertaining to trusted software are beyond the scope of the standard, but may be addressed in the future. The primary audience is the staff of a library operated by or on behalf of NATO or a host￾nation. NATO and host-nation program offices will use the guidance in establishing IFB requirements and in guiding contractors. This is one of a set of three software reuse standards developed by NACISA. This manual specifically addresses the management of a library of reusable components. The other two documents are standards for the creation of reusable software components and for the reuse of existing software in ongoing projects. 1.2 Guide to Using This Manual This standard provides specific guidance, organized by library activity, as a basis for establishing individual project practice. The Standard for Management of a Reusable Software Component (RSC) Library is organized in two parts. Part I provides an introduction to the manual and a brief discussion of general