Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-504       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Guidance on Safety Criteria for Initiation Systems Scope:  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. Status:  Active Document Date:  21-FEB-2023         Next Review Due:  20-FEB-2028 FSC/Area:  13GP Doc Category:   Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center     Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center   Navy Custodian:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)   Air Force Custodian:  170   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Ogden

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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