Field Manual ARCHIVE
Field Manual
Status: Working constraint artifact (not marketing documentation)The Field Manual (fm.tex/fm.pdf) is an internal document that tracks obligations, gaps, and the reasoning behind version promotions. It is published here for transparency, not as polished documentation.
Why It Exists
The Field Manual serves as an obligation ledger:
- Surfaces gaps — Documents what the system cannot yet do
- Drives promotions — Version upgrades require addressing FM obligations
- Prevents drift — Written commitments constrain future behavior
- Auditor artifact — External reviewers can verify claims against FM entries
What It Is NOT
- Not a user guide
- Not marketing material
- Not rewritten for readability
- Not guaranteed to be current (check version date)
Downloads
How Auditors Should Use This
- Cross-reference claims — If a feature is claimed, check FM for caveats
- Look for "TODO" and "OBLIGATION" — These are explicit acknowledgments of gaps
- Compare versions — FM changes between versions show what was addressed
- Trust gaps over features — The gaps we document are more honest than features we claim
Relationship to Other Docs
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Scope Lock | What this version does/doesn't demonstrate |
| Invariants | Tier A/B/C enforcement status |
| Field Manual | Obligation ledger driving version promotions |
| Hostile Rehearsal | Prepared answers to skeptical questions |