Quote Originally Posted by marshall_mosty View Post
In Aerospace, we use the "Shall"/"Should" argument.
Shall is a direct requirement that will be followed (written rule)
Should is a "it would be nice to comply, but not required" (intent)

http://asq.org/standards-shall-should
We should include the intent of each rule in the rule book then. We can then change the name to the great book of guidelines - CMC edition.

We do the shall/should thing at my job as well, I personally don't like it. Why include shoulds from a cost saving perspective? All the shoulds that we purse really should be shalls.

Where do I go to formally request clarification? I have a question about another rule in preparation for nationals.

- Josh