MIL-HDBK-1516 Base Document:1996

1 Scope
1.1 Scope
1.2 Selection of finish system
1.3 Exposure classification
1.3.1 Type I (exposed)
1.3.2 Type II (sheltered)
2 Reference documents
2.1 Government documents
2.1.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks
2.2 Non-government publications
2.3 Order of precedence
2.4 Controlling specifications and handbooks
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
4.1 Materials
5 Detailed requirements
5.1 Finish codes
5.2 Supplementary codes
5.3 Manufacturer's options
5.4 Multiple finish
5.5 Example codes
5.5.1 Actuator casing
5.5.2 Carbon steel fitting
5.5.3 Magnesium skin assembly
5.6 Table arrangement
6 Notes
6.1 Subject term (key word) listing
6.2 Changes from previous issues
TABLES
I Chemical coatings
II Metallic coatings
III Organic coatings
APPENDIXES
A Reference documents
B Cross reference to MIL-STD-171D Code System of
      Metal and Wood Surface
C Cross reference to MIL-STD-186D Code System
      Protective finishing for Army Missile Weapon
      Systems
D Cross reference to MIL-STD-193K Tables Painting
      Procedures, Tactical Vehicles (tracked and
      wheeled)
E Cross reference to MIL-STD-194A Code System
      Systems for Painting and Finishing Fire-control
      Material
F Cross reference to MIL-STD-808A Code System
      finishes, protective, and codes for finishing
      schemes for ground and ground support equipment
G Cross reference to MIL-STD-1303B Code system
      painting of naval ordnance equipment
H Cross reference to MIL-T-704J Code system
      treatment and painting of material
K Cross reference to MIL-F-14072C Code system
      finishes for ground electronic equipment

Gives a uniform code and serves as a general guide to the selection of suitable materials, procedures and systems for cleaning, plating, painting and otherwise finishing metal, plastic, wood and other surfaces, for use by the DOD. The handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirements. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.