Published March 2001. Produced to support the military aviation preparation for the planning, implementation and application of the EUROCONTROL Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Programme. The guidance material contains general information relating to the European RVSM Programme, operational information for Military Authorities with regard to flight planning, and guidance for the Military Certification/Regulatory Authorities on the RVSM approval process where State exemption has not been sought.