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Document ID:   MIL-HDBK-505       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Definitions of Item Levels, Item Exchangeability, Models, and Related Terms
Scope:  The purpose of this standard is to establish standard terms and definitions to be 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.
Status:  Active Document Date:  05-SEP-2024      
  Next Review Due:  04-SEP-2029
MISC Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  SO  Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program  
  Preparing Activity: CR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support  

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageNotice 4 - ValidationA05-SEP-202411.9 KB
Document ImageNotice 3 - ValidationA12-FEB-201911.9 KB
Document ImageNotice 2 - ValidationA11-DEC-201311.9 KB
Document ImageBase Document A12-FEB-19989297.0 KB
Document ImageNotice 1 - ValidationA30-JUL-1986120.4 KB

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