# SOP: Procedure name

> Standard Operating Procedure – the document that lets anyone do the
> task correctly without asking.

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| SOP ID | SOP-NNN |
| Version | N.N |
| Owner | Role / @name |
| Approved by | @name |
| Effective | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Review cycle | Quarterly / yearly |

## Purpose

What this procedure achieves and when it applies.

## Scope

- **Applies to**: roles, situations
- **Does not apply**: exceptions

## Definitions

| Term | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| Term | Definition |

## Prerequisites

- Access / permissions needed
- Tools or materials
- Training required before performing this SOP

## Procedure

1. **Step one** – action. *Checkpoint*: expected result.
2. **Step two** – action.
   - Sub-step detail
3. **Step three** – `CRITICAL`: what must not be skipped.
4. **Verification** – how to confirm the procedure succeeded.

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom | Cause | Action |
|---------|-------|--------|
| What you see | Why | What to do |

## Escalation

When to stop and escalate, and to whom – role + contact.

## Revision history

| Version | Date | Change | Author |
|---------|------|--------|--------|
| 1.0 | YYYY-MM-DD | Initial | @name |