HFETAG - Standardization
From Human Factors Minute by Human Factors Cast
April 30, 2026 · 1 min · Episode 124
About this episode
This episode discusses the role and goals of the Human Factors Standardization SubTAG within the Department of Defense.
Did you know the The Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group is composed of 19 sub Technical Advisory Groups? One of those is the Human Factors Standardization (HFS) SubTAG. This SubTAG aims to identify programs and initiatives that are needed within the Department of Defense, specifically within Human Factors Standardization Area of Consideration (HFAC), other government lead standardization activities, and offices of primary record. The group's goal is also to provide advisory support to ensure successful coordinated efforts in implementing planned Human Factors Standardization. Avoiding duplication among DoD standardization is a critical function of this group as duplicated standards may lead to conflicting guidance. Lastly, this group aims to maximize and enhance the exchange of standardization information between the DoD human factors community and other government, non-government standards bodies, and other technical societies and industry groups. Much of this group's work includes identifying problems and opportunities on standardization activities, suggesting proposed actions to address the problems and exploiting opportunities for…
Topics covered
- Human Factors
- Standardization
- Department of Defense
- Technical Advisory Groups
- Government Cooperation
- Acquisition Programs
Keywords
- Human Factors
- Standardization
- Department of Defense
- Technical Advisory Group
- government standards
- acquisition programs
- duplication avoidance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Department of Defense, Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group, Human Factors Standardization SubTAG, DoD, government, non-government standards bodies, technical societies, industry groups
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