Abstract
The paper addresses the first step of the 5S methodology, a widespread methodology in organizations that has as its primary focus the continuous improvement of the quality of material goods production processes or customer service delivery. This methodology has a very good application area within the defence system because this field is essentially based on a very strong organizational culture with a number of specific rigor and standards that contribute to the implementation of the five concrete stages of this methodology. In a synthetic analysis of these types of organizations, it is obvious that these activities necessary for the application of this useful tool for the organization of jobs have a solid foundation but it should be restructured according to the criteria set out in the 5S methodology.