MIL-HDBK-1861A (W/CHANGE 3), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: SELECTION AND USE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (24-FEB-2010)

MIL-HDBK-1861A (W/CHANGE 3), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: SELECTION AND USE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (24-FEB-2010)., 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. Purpose of this handbook. 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.