MIL-HDBK-500, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK KEY SUPPLIER PROCESSES FOR AERONAUTICAL SECTOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT PROGRAMSIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-500
MIL-HDBK-500, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK KEY SUPPLIER PROCESSES FOR AERONAUTICAL SECTOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT PROGRAMS. he objective of this handbook is to identify and describe key management
processes for program execution. It is oriented to aeronautical business sector suppliers who support
defense systems acquisitions and sustainment. The processes and their associated performance
attributes are applicable to all program phases, though their relative importance to program objectives will
change throughout the product life cycle. The content of this document may be used to:
a. Develop performance-based acquisition strategies through the identification of process
performance attributes most critical to the successful execution of the program;
b. Construct solicitations which encourage supplier-defined processes in place of processes defined
and controlled by military standards; and
c. Provide a common basis to communicate desired process characteristics and performance
attributes. This will facilitate efficient communication between government and industry. It may be used by
suppliers to define and improve common, facility-wide processes and develop a set of top-down process
metrics to assess process effectiveness and monitor process improvements.

MIL-HDBK-500A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK KEY SUPPLIER PROCESSES FOR AERONAUTICAL SECTOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT PROGRAMSIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-500
Rev. Num:
A
MIL-HDBK-500A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK KEY SUPPLIER PROCESSES FOR AERONAUTICAL SECTOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT PROGRAMS. The objective of this handbook is to identify and describe key management processes for program
execution. It is oriented to the aviation and space business sectors suppliers who support acquisitions
and sustainment. The processes and their associated performance attributes are applicable to all
program phases, though their relative importance to program objectives will change throughout the
product life cycle. The content of this document may be used to:
a. develop performance-based acquisition strategies through the identification of process
performance attributes most critical to the successful execution of the program;
b. construct solicitations which encourage supplier-defined processes in place of processes defined
and controlled by military standards; and
c. provide a common basis to communicate desired process characteristics and performance
attributes. This will facilitate efficient communication between government and industry. It may be used
by suppliers to define and improve common, facility-wide processes and develop a set of top-down
process metrics to assess process effectiveness and monitor process improvements.

MIL-HDBK-501, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK PORTABLE INFORMATION CARRIERIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-501
MIL-HDBK-501, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK PORTABLE INFORMATION CARRIER. This handbook is written for the Department of Defense (DoD) through
the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I). It was
designed to build consensus on DoD standard guidance for a multi-technology smart card. This document was
composed through a standards working group which was open to all DoD components and agencies and
reformatted as a military handbook. The goal of this handbook is to establish a common DoD vision for the
integration and implementation of smart card technology for DoD. This handbook is for guidance only. This
handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.
The guidance provides the common elements of a multi-technology, multi-application smart card. The
identification of these common elements form a baseline for use of a cross-service, multi-application integrated
circuit card across all functional areas of DoD having to deal with personal information transferral. The program
relationships and interdependencies will be the responsibility of DoD components that will implement this
guidance. The intent is to assist in the planning and initiation of a single standard for smart card usage across
DoD to prevent separate and incompatible implementation of smart card technologies.
The multi-technology aspect of the Portable Information Carrier (PIC) guidance provides an interface to existing
applications using a variety of reader equipment. It also provides for selection of the most cost-effective reader
technique for new applications, while allowing a single card to interface with multiple applications using different
reader equipment. The uniqueness of the PIC is the ability to update and completely erase information contained
on the chip of the card, unlike the use of barcodes, embossing, and magnetic stripes.

MIL-HDBK-502, DOD HANDBOOK ACQUISITION LOGISTICS (30 MAY 1997)Ident. Num:
MIL-HDBK-502
Rev. Num:
-
MIL-HDBK-502, DOD HANDBOOK ACQUISITION LOGISTICS (30 MAY 1997). This handbook offers guidance on acquisition logistics as an integral part of
the systems engineering process. The information contained herein is
applicable, in part or in whole, to all types of materiel and automated
information systems and all acquisition strategies. However, this handbook
does not present a “cookbook” approach to acquisition logistics—such an
approach could not accommodate the vast, widely varying, array of
potential materiel acquisitions. It does offer examples and points to
consider to help you shape your overall thought processes.
MIL-HDBK-504, GUIDANCE ON SAFETY CRITERIA FOR INITIATION SYSTEMSIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-504
MIL-HDBK-504, GUIDANCE ON SAFETY CRITERIA FOR INITIATION SYSTEMS. This handbook contains background and guidance information on the intent of the safety standards (MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-1911) that are applied to munition initiation systems. It is intended for use by both government and contractor personnel. This handbook will document historical rationale for a number of requirements, in order to preserve them for future reference. This will allow proper judgement in those cases where technology changes may require tailoring of requirements. This handbook is also intended to provide information for developers to avoid known or common mistakes in the design of initiation systems. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.
MIL-HDBK-505, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK FOR DEFINITIONS OF ITEM LEVELS, ITEM EXCHANGEABILITY, MODELS, AND RELATED TERMSIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-505
MIL-HDBK-505, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK FOR DEFINITIONS OF ITEM LEVELS, ITEM EXCHANGEABILITY, MODELS, AND RELATED TERMS. The purpose of this standard is to establish standard terms and definitions to used in describing the levels of military items and to designate and define item exchangeability, models and other related terms. These terms
apply to electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic Military equipment.
MIL-HDBK-506 (AT), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK PROCESS FOR COATING, PACK CEMENTATION, CHROME ALUMINIDEIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-506 (AT)
MIL-HDBK-506, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK PROCESS FOR COATING, PACK CEMENTATION, CHROME ALUMINID. This process is one of many used by industry to provide a coating(s) on
thoria dispersed (TD) nickel alloys to protect them against environmental oxidation, corrosion or
erosion at high temperature operation. This military standard covers the procedure for the application and inspection of a chrome aluminide pack cementation coating on TD nickel alloys.
MIL-HDBK-508 (AT), DOD HANDBOOK. WIRING AND WIRING DEVICES FOR COMBAT AND TACTICAL VEHICLES, SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF (21 APR 1998)Ident. Num:
MIL-HDBK-508
MIL-HDBK-508 (AT), DOD HANDBOOK. WIRING AND WIRING DEVICES FOR COMBAT AND TACTICAL VEHICLES, SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF (21 APR 1998). This standard designates the criteria for (1) the selection of wire, shielding,
outer protective coverings, and connectors and associated hardware, and (2) wiring
harness and cable assembly fabrication, for use in the design and installation of a
complete cable system in combat and tactical vehicles. NOTE: MIL-STD-339 has been redesignated as a
handbook, and is to be used for guidance
purposes only. This document is no longer to
be cited as a requirement. For administrative
expediency, the only physical change from
MIL-STD-339 is this cover page.
MIL-HDBK-509 (AT), DOD HANDBOOK CLEANING AND TREATMENT OF ALUMINUM PARTS PRIOR TO PAINTING (7 DEC 1998)Ident. Num:
MIL-HDBK-509
Rev. Num:
-
MIL-HDBK-509 (AT), DOD HANDBOOK CLEANING AND TREATMENT OF ALUMINUM PARTS PRIOR TO PAINTING (7 DEC 1998). Aluminum and aluminum wrought products during rolling, extrusion, drawing, forging,
stamping and other processing accumulate oxides, mill scale, dirt and oils that must be removed to
provide a sound base for paint. The purpose of this document is to furnish the requirements for
cleaning and chemical treatment to provide this paint base.
NOTE: MIL-STD-338(AT) has been redesignated as a handbook, and is to be used for guidance
purposes only. This document is no longer to be cited as a requirement. For administrative
expediency, the only physical change from MIL-STD-338(AT) is this cover page.
MIL-HDBK-511, DOD HANDBOOK FOR INTEROPERABILITY OF INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL MANUALS (IETMs) (15 MAY 2000)Ident. Num:
MIL-HDBK-511
MIL-HDBK-511, DOD HANDBOOK FOR INTEROPERABILITY OF INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL MANUALS (IETMs) (15 MAY 2000)., The purpose of this handbook is to outline issues associated with
achieving IETM interoperability through the use of a common user interface, i.e., a
browser. Not all areas of interoperability, i.e., data interoperability are covered in this
handbook. The guidance contained herein specifically covers issues that may allow an
IETM user access to IETMs via a common interface regardless of where, by who, and
how the IETM was created.
MIL-HDBK-512, DOD HANDBOOK PARTS MANAGEMENTIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-512
MIL-HDBK-512, DOD HANDBOOK PARTS MANAGEMENT. This handbook provides guidance for implementing an effective Parts Management Program (PMP) on Department of Defense (DoD), industry and commercial acquisitions.
MIL-HDBK-512A, DOD HDBK PARTS MANAGEMENTIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-512
Rev. Num:
A
MIL-HDBK-512A, DOD HDBK PARTS MANAGEMENT. This handbook is a guideline for successfully defining and evaluating parts management objectives in support of
acquisition strategies and systems engineering practices of DoD 5000.2, “Mandatory Procedures for Major Defense
Acquisition Programs and Major Automated Information System Acquisition Programs”. When used in conjunction
with SD-19, “Life Cycle Cost Savings Through Parts Management” will provide further guidance for persons involved
in parts management, and for defining parts management needs in contracts, setting up a parts management process
for prime contractors, suppliers and subcontractors, and offering an efficient means of providing a manageable part
selection process for anyone involved with standard parts. Additional guidance can be found in the “Defense
Acquisition Deskbook” at http://web.deskbook.osd.mil/default.asp under section 26G, Parts Control Program.
MIL-HDBK-514, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK OPERATIONAL SAFETY, SUITABILITY, & EFFECTIVENESS FOR THE AERONAUTICAL ENTERPRISEIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-514
MIL-HDBK-514 DOD HANDBOOK OPERATIONAL SAFETY, SUITABILITY, & EFFECTIVENESS FOR THE AERONAUTICAL ENTERPRISE. Operational safety, suitability, & effectiveness (OSS&E) emphasizes those aspects of
systems management and related disciplines necessary to ensure that USAF aircraft
systems and end-items (including support equipment, weapons, training systems,
simulators, ground-based systems, etc.) continue to provide safe, sustainable, and
acceptable performance during operational use. Specific policy delineating the
responsibilities for implementing OSS&E assurance elements is provided in AFPD
63-12, AFI 63-1201 and AFMCI 63-1201.
MIL-HDBK-515 (USAF), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK WEAPON SYSTEM INTEGRITY GUIDE (WSIG)Ident. Num:
MIL-HDBK-515
MIL-HDBK-515 (USAF), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK WEAPON SYSTEM INTEGRITY GUIDE (WSIG). This document provides guidance on how to integrate the existing integrity processes within
systems engineering, resulting in a more efficient and cohesive approach to engineering. In
order to accomplish this, the Weapon System Integrity Guide (WSIG) contains three basic
thrusts:
a. To integrate the efforts called out in the various integrity processes, namely: the Aircraft
Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), the Engine Structural Integrity Program (ENSIP), the
Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program (MECSIP), and the
Avionics/Electronics Integrity Process (AVIP);
b. To synergistically integrate or coordinate specific integrity process efforts/tasks with
related efforts in various other systems engineering disciplines; and
c. To place increased emphasis on the sustainment portion of the life cycle.
This handbook does not supersede the integrity process documents referenced. This handbook
is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement.

MIL-HDBK-516, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION CRITERIAIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-516
MIL-HDBK-516, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION CRITERIA. This document establishes the airworthiness certification criteria to be used in the
determination of airworthiness of all fixed wing flight vehicles. The criteria are intended to be
all-inclusive and comprise the minimum set of safety criteria necessary for an air vehicle
system. Criteria applicable to the air vehicle system may not be deleted or modified in any
manner. However, considering system or product complexity, type, data availability, and
intended period of use, the single manager and the chief engineer may tailor the criteria by
identifying non-applicable, specific criteria, as appropriate. The single manager and chief
engineer may also develop additional criteria, if appropriate for a given application, to further
reduce risks in system safety.
MIL-HDBK-516A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION CRITERIA. Ident. Num:
MIL-HDBK-516
Rev. Num:
A
MIL-HDBK-516A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION CRITERIA. This document establishes the airworthiness certification criteria to be used in the determination of airworthiness of all manned and unmanned, fixed and rotary wing air vehicles. It is a foundational document to be used by the single manager, chief engineer, and contractors to define their airworthiness certification basis.
MIL-HDBK-516B, DOD HANDBOOK AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION CRITERIA (26 SEP 2005)Ident. Num:
MIL-HDBK-516
Rev. Num:
B
MIL-HDBK-516B, DOD HANDBOOK AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION CRITERIA (26 SEP 2005). This document establishes the airworthiness certification criteria to be used in the determination of airworthiness of all manned and unmanned, fixed and rotary wing air vehicle systems. It is a foundational document to be used by the system program manager, chief engineer, and contractors to define their air system’s airworthiness certification basis.
MIL-HDBK-517, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK GUN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGYIdent. Num:
MIL-HDBK-517
MIL-HDBK-517, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK GUN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY. MIL-HDBK-517 was approved for use by the Department of Defense on 1 December 2004. Due to volume of contents and complexity, copies of this handbook are available only on CD-ROM. Application for a CD-ROM copy should be sent to: Commander, U. S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: AMSRD-AAR-AIS-SS, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000, email: ardec-stdzn@pica.army.mil.