# SOP-1000: Create SOP

**Applies to:** All projects using the COR document system
**Last updated:** 2026-03-14
**Last reviewed:** 2026-03-14
**Status:** Active

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## What Is It?

The process for creating a new Standard Operating Procedure. This is the most fundamental document type in the system — all other document types follow from it.

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## Prerequisites

- Follow COR-1001 (Create Document) for naming convention and ACID numbering
- Follow COR-1302 (Maintain Document Index) after creation

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## SOP Template

```markdown
# SOP-NNNN: <Title>

**Applies to:** <scope>
**Last updated:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Last reviewed:** YYYY-MM-DD

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## What Is It?

<1-2 sentences describing the purpose.>

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## Steps

1. **Step 1** — description
2. **Step 2** — description

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## Change History

| Date | Change | By |
|------|--------|----|
| YYYY-MM-DD | Initial version | Author |
```

Add additional sections (Prerequisites, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Safety Notes) only when applicable.

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## Change History

| Date | Change | By |
|------|--------|----|
| 2026-03-14 | Initial version | Claude Code |
