[{"name":"R5-254696","title":"Discussion on Modernization of Specification Format and Procedures for 6G","source":"Ericsson, CATT, CMCC","contact":"Kuba Kolodziej","contact-id":76956,"tdoctype":"discussion","for":"Information","abstract":"Discussion paper on the topic of future of the specification handling in 3GPP.\nDuring TSG#108 meetings, a new Study Item has been approved for \u2018Modernization of Specification Format and Procedures for 6G\u2019 and a \u2018Way of Working\u2019 agreed. The SI has the following objectives:\n\u2022\tObjective 1: Assessment of existing specification formats and working methods, and requirements for any improvements.\no\tAdvantages of current tools\no\tShortcomings, pain-points, and potential benefits\no\tRequirements Identification\n\u2022\tObjective 2 (After TSG#109): Taking into account the outcome of objective 1, consider new formats, including but not necessarily limited to plain text format such as Markdown or LaTeX, or another format.\n\u2022\tObjective 3 (After TSG#109): Taking into account the outcome of objective 1, consider use of Git and ETSI FORGE database to store specifications and manage version control. Other alternatives are not precluded.\nAs part of the study, trial TSs and CRs will be created, to evaluate the considered formats and processes and their applicability to the different working groups across 3GPP.\nFindings, conclusions, and recommendations will be recorded in TR 21.802. \nIn parallel, in various RAN groups the discussion on the future of 3GPP specification was triggered and tests are currently ongoing. RAN5 also have an ongoing offline discussion on the dedicated email thread. \nTo ensure the RAN5 relevant aspects are considered, RAN5 leadership team decided to form a group of RAN5 representatives to actively participate in the conference calls throughout the activity. \nIn this document we provide status update for the 6G spec modernization activity. We also highlight RAN5 aspects related to this activity.\n\nRAN5 Considerations and Next Steps:\nWhile most tool-related advantages, disadvantages, and requirements are common across 3GPP groups, the RAN5-specific needs identified so far appear to be well addressed. The immediate focus for RAN5 will be to actively contribute to the upcoming discussions on Objectives 2 and 3, ensuring that the group\u2019s unique technical and procedural aspects are not only acknowledged but also embedded in the final outcomes.","secretary_remarks":"","agenda_item_sort_order":13,"ainumber":"4.2.4","ainame":"6G spec modernization & RAN5 aspects","tdoc_agenda_sort_order":46960,"status":"revised","reservation_date":"2025-08-15 12:39:36","uploaded":"2025-08-15 14:05:07","revisionof":"","revisedto":"R5-255006","release":"","crspec":"","crspecversion":"","workitem":"","crnumber":"","crrevision":"","crcategory":"","tsg_crp":"","lsreplyto":"","lsto":"","Cc":"","lsoriginalls":"","lsreply":"","link":"https:\/\/www.3gpp.org\/ftp\/tsg_ran\/WG5_Test_ex-T1\/TSGR5__108_Bangalore\/Docs\/R5-254696.zip","group":"R5","meeting":"R5-108","year":2025,"uicc_affected":"","me_affected":"","ran_affected":"","cn_affected":"","clauses_affected":"","crsinpack":null,"crsinpacknumber":0},
{"name":"R5-254867","title":"Inputs to 6G Spec Modernization efforts","source":"Apple Inc","contact":"Ashwin Mohan","contact-id":102945,"tdoctype":"discussion","for":"Agreement","abstract":"In this paper we provide our initial thoughts on the issue of specification modernization, which is targeted towards 6G, based on our experience of hearing from our core WG colleagues regarding the RAN2 trial [1] on Gitlab (ETSI forge) and additional thoughts and experimentations. In addition, there have been two conference calls (an introductory conference call in July followed by a more detailed conference call in August) which have aimed at collecting key inputs from stakeholders on pain-points seen across 3GPP Working Groups and initial ideas for potential solutions. While some of the observations are early observations from conformance specifications point of view, we would like to stress that we are generally positive about the idea of moving away from the legacy formats (e.g. MS Word and Visio) and legacy tools (e.g. FTP) and so we welcome this activity and intend to continue contributing to it.\nProposal 1: Review the inputs in section 2.5 and 2.6 along with feedback on the same from 6G spec modernization conference calls and gather RAN5 views for further discussion.","secretary_remarks":"","agenda_item_sort_order":13,"ainumber":"4.2.4","ainame":"6G spec modernization & RAN5 aspects","tdoc_agenda_sort_order":48670,"status":"noted","reservation_date":"2025-08-15 21:41:09","uploaded":"2025-08-16 09:04:01","revisionof":"","revisedto":"","release":"","crspec":"","crspecversion":"","workitem":"","crnumber":"","crrevision":"","crcategory":"","tsg_crp":"","lsreplyto":"","lsto":"","Cc":"","lsoriginalls":"","lsreply":"","link":"https:\/\/www.3gpp.org\/ftp\/tsg_ran\/WG5_Test_ex-T1\/TSGR5__108_Bangalore\/Docs\/R5-254867.zip","group":"R5","meeting":"R5-108","year":2025,"uicc_affected":"","me_affected":"","ran_affected":"","cn_affected":"","clauses_affected":"","crsinpack":null,"crsinpacknumber":0},
{"name":"R5-255006","title":"Discussion on Modernization of Specification Format and Procedures for 6G","source":"Ericsson, CATT, CMCC","contact":"Ingbert Sigovich","contact-id":28887,"tdoctype":"discussion","for":"Information","abstract":"","secretary_remarks":"","agenda_item_sort_order":13,"ainumber":"4.2.4","ainame":"6G spec modernization & RAN5 aspects","tdoc_agenda_sort_order":46961,"status":"noted","reservation_date":"2025-09-04 11:29:01","uploaded":"2025-09-04 11:31:06","revisionof":"R5-254696","revisedto":"","release":"","crspec":"","crspecversion":"","workitem":"","crnumber":"","crrevision":"","crcategory":"","tsg_crp":"","lsreplyto":"","lsto":"","Cc":"","lsoriginalls":"","lsreply":"","link":"https:\/\/www.3gpp.org\/ftp\/tsg_ran\/WG5_Test_ex-T1\/TSGR5__108_Bangalore\/Docs\/R5-255006.zip","group":"R5","meeting":"R5-108","year":2025,"uicc_affected":"","me_affected":"","ran_affected":"","cn_affected":"","clauses_affected":"","crsinpack":null,"crsinpacknumber":0}]