The focus of Operator Self-Verification is on traditional manufacturing operations@ and applications can be made wherever traditional inspection is employed. The practices recommended in this document are intended to identify the basic elements and provide a ??guideline?? for structuring Operator Self-Verification programs within the aerospace industry; applicable to producers of commercial and military aircraft and weapons platforms@ space vehicles@ and all related hardware@ software@ electronics@ engines and composite components. Operator Self-Verification programs are applied to improve the overall efficiency and product quality of processes considered mature@ as judged by the implementing organization. Operator Self-Verification programs are not stand-alone processes@ but augment existing quality management systems. The identified program elements are for voluntary implementation by the organization@ and are not intended for contractual flow-down unless otherwise stipulated through contractual agreement. Purpose: To provide the recommended elements for Operator Self-Verification processes within the aerospace industry.