DEF STAN 00-44 (PART 2/ISSUE 1), DEFENCE STANDARD: RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY DATA COLLECTION AND CLASSIFICATION - PART 2: DATA CLASSIFICATION AND INCIDENT SENTENCING - GENERAL (29 APR 1994)., This Part of the Standard describes, in general, the common aspects of data classification and incident sentencing to be used within the MOD and on MOD contracts. 1.2 Some guidance is given on the data reporting necessary to support data classification and incident sentencing. The classifications (categories) noted in Def Stan 00-40 (Part 1) are defined. 1.3 Guidance is given on incident sentencing and the use of a summary code. The role of the Incident Sentencing Committee (ISC) within the R&M Panel system is described. 1.4 Where standard methods for incident sentencing have been adopted they are detailed in relevant Parts of the Standard and are available to the Directorate General Defence Contracts (DGDC) and other MOD departments. This Part of the Standard can thus be used in contracting for R&M.