MIL-HDBK-1861 Revision B:2013

FOREWORD
1. SCOPE
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3. REQUIREMENTS
4. GENERAL GUIDANCE
5. DETAILED DESIGN GUIDANCE
6. NOTES
APPENDIX A - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
             ASSEMBLIES
APPENDIX B - PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND
             PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
APPENDIX C - CARD GUIDES
APPENDIX D - CARD HOLDERS
APPENDIX E - EXTRACTORS AND RETAINER-EJECTORS

Aims: a.) To provide the equipment designer with a selection of standard items for use in most Department of Defense applications. b.) To control and minimize the variety of items used in Department of Defense equipment in order to facilitate logistic support of equipment in the field. c.) To outline criteria pertaining to the use, choice, and application of items in Department of Defense equipment.

This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply. This handbook consists of the following: a. Selected standard items, for use in the design and manufacturer of Department of Defense equipment under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. b. Guides for the choice and application of items for use in Department of Defense equipment.