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VERSION_CONTROL_POLICY.md

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+## VERSION INCREMENT DECISION PROCEDURES
+
+### When to Increment MAJOR Version (X.0.0)
+
+**Increment MAJOR version when:**
+- [ ] Complete document restructuring or reorganization
+- [ ] Changes that invalidate previous interpretations
+- [ ] Removal of major sections or procedures
+- [ ] Fundamental changes to document purpose or scope
+- [ ] Changes requiring significant retraining
+- [ ] Breaking changes that affect dependent documents
+- [ ] Changes to document classification or authority
+
+**Examples:**
+- Restructuring document from linear to hierarchical format
+- Removing entire sections that were previously required
+- Changing document from procedural to policy document
+- Major changes to approval authority or process
+
+**Process:**
+1. Document rationale for major version increment
+2. Get approval from Change Control Board
+3. Create migration guide if needed
+4. Notify all stakeholders
+5. Update all dependent documents
+
+### When to Increment MINOR Version (X.Y.0)
+
+**Increment MINOR version when:**
+- [ ] Adding new sections, chapters, or procedures
+- [ ] Adding new features or capabilities
+- [ ] Expanding existing content significantly
+- [ ] Adding new appendices or examples
+- [ ] Non-breaking enhancements
+- [ ] New compliance requirements added
+- [ ] Additional guidance or clarification added
+
+**Examples:**
+- Adding new section on compliance procedures
+- Adding new operational examples
+- Expanding glossary with new terms
+- Adding new quick-start guides
+- Adding new templates
+
+**Process:**
+1. Document additions in change log
+2. Get approval from Documentation Manager (or CCB for significant additions)
+3. Update cross-references if needed
+4. Notify relevant stakeholders
+5. Update related documents if needed
+
+### When to Increment PATCH Version (X.Y.Z)
+
+**Increment PATCH version when:**
+- [ ] Typo corrections
+- [ ] Formatting fixes
+- [ ] Cross-reference updates
+- [ ] Minor clarifications
+- [ ] Link fixes
+- [ ] Metadata updates
+- [ ] Minor wording improvements
+
+**Examples:**
+- Fixing typo in Section 2.1
+- Correcting broken cross-reference
+- Updating date in metadata
+- Fixing formatting inconsistency
+- Clarifying ambiguous sentence
+
+**Process:**
+1. Document correction in change log
+2. Get approval from Documentation Manager (or auto-approve for minor fixes)
+3. Update revision history
+4. No stakeholder notification required (unless critical fix)
+
+### Version Increment Decision Tree
+
+```
+Is this a complete restructuring or breaking change?
+├─ YES → Increment MAJOR (X.0.0)
+└─ NO → Continue
+
+Is this adding new content or features?
+├─ YES → Increment MINOR (X.Y.0)
+└─ NO → Continue
+
+Is this a correction or minor fix?
+├─ YES → Increment PATCH (X.Y.Z)
+└─ NO → Review change type again
+```
+
 ## VERSION CONTROL BEST PRACTICES
 
 ### General Best Practices
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 - Documentation completeness
 - Stakeholder approval
 
+### Version Control Workflow
+
+**Standard Update Workflow:**
+1. **Identify Need for Update:**
+   - Review update triggers
+   - Assess change scope
+   - Determine version increment type
+
+2. **Create Change Request:**
+   - Document proposed changes
+   - Specify version number
+   - Get initial approval
+
+3. **Create Branch:**
+   - Create feature branch: `docs/update-[document-name]-v[X.Y.Z]`
+   - Document branch purpose
+   - Link to change request
+
+4. **Make Changes:**
+   - Implement updates
+   - Update revision history
+   - Update metadata
+   - Test changes
+
+5. **Review and Approval:**
+   - Code/documentation review
+   - Quality checks
+   - Compliance verification
+   - Get required approvals
+
+6. **Merge:**
+   - Merge to main branch
+   - Create version tag
+   - Update release notes
+
+7. **Notification:**
+   - Notify stakeholders
+   - Update documentation index
+   - Archive previous version (if major)
+
+### Automated Version Control Procedures
+
+**Pre-Commit Hooks (Recommended):**
+- Verify version number format
+- Check revision history updated
+- Verify metadata updated
+- Run link verification
+- Check compliance
+
+**Pre-Merge Checks:**
+- Version number increment verified
+- Revision history entry present
+- Metadata updated correctly
+- All tests passing
+- Approvals obtained
+
+**Post-Merge Actions:**
+- Create version tag
+- Update release notes
+- Archive previous version (if major)
+- Notify stakeholders
+- Update documentation index
+
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 ## REVIEW AND UPDATES