1

Define context clearly

Develop and document the subject, application, purpose, and intended use(s) of the model or simulation

2

Use appropriate data

Employ relevant and traceable information in the development or operation of a model or simulation

3

Evaluate within context

Verification, validation, uncertainty quantification, and sensitivity analysis of the model or simulation are accomplished with respect to the reality of interest and intended use(s)of the model or simulation

4

List limitations explicitly

Restrictions, constraints, or qualifications for, or on the use of the model or simulation are available for consideration by the users or customers of a model or simulation

5

Use version control

Implement a system to trace the time history of M&S activities including delineation of contributors’ efforts

6

Document adequately

Maintain up-to-date informative records of all M&S activities, including simulation code, model markup, scope and intended use of M&S activities, as well as users’ and developers' guides

7

Disseminate broadly

Disseminate appropriate components of M&S activities, including simulation software, models, simulation scenarios and results.

8

Get independent reviews

Have the M&S activity reviewed by nonpartisan third-party users and developers

9

Test competing implementations

Use contrasting M&S execution strategies to check the conclusions of the different execution strategies against each other

10

Conform to standards

Adopt and promote generally applicable and discipline specific operating procedures, guidelines, and regulations accepted as best practices