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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-38999       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Connectors, Electrical, Circular, Miniature, High Density, Quick Disconnect (Bayonet, Threaded or Breech Coupling), Environment Resistant with Crimp Removable Contacts or Hermetically Sealed with Fixed, Solderable Contacts, General Specification for
Scope:  This specification covers four series of miniature, high density, circular, environment resistant electrical connectors with removable crimp contacts, or hermetically sealed electrical connectors with fixed, nonremovable contacts. Both environment resistant and hermetically sealed connectors are available with bayonet, threaded, or breech-coupled mating systems. Connectors are capable of operating within a temperature range of -65°C to +200°C maximum, or as specified herein (see 1.4). See 6.1 for intended use, application notes, application restrictions and derating factors.
Status:  Active Document Date:  14-SEP-2023      
  Next Review Due:  12-SEP-2028
5935 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  
Qualification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Land and Maritime  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Land and Maritime
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Land and Maritime  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
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Document ImageRevision N Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A14-SEP-20231582615.0 KB
Document ImageRevision N A10-FEB-20231572731.5 KB
Document ImageRevision M Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A08-SEP-20171592309.4 KB
Document ImageRevision M Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A26-JAN-20171582922.6 KB
Document ImageRevision M Supplement 1 A11-FEB-2015541.9 KB
Document ImageRevision M A11-FEB-20151572395.7 KB
Document ImageRevision L Supplement 1A A10-MAY-2012532.7 KB
Document ImageRevision L Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A10-MAY-20121531668.3 KB
Document ImageRevision L Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A30-JUL-20091631966.7 KB
Document ImageRevision L Supplement 1 A30-MAY-2008556.5 KB
Document ImageRevision L A30-MAY-20081592774.6 KB
Document ImageRevision K Amendment 3 A22-AUG-200316103.0 KB
Document ImageRevision K Supplement 1 A12-JUL-2002518.7 KB
Document ImageRevision K Amendment 2 A19-APR-20021087.9 KB
Document ImageRevision K Amendment 1 A25-MAY-2001790.6 KB
Document ImageRevision K A17-DEC-1999111959.1 KB
Document ImageRevision J Supplement 1 A20-JUN-19906219.0 KB
Document ImageRevision J A06-APR-19901093695.5 KB

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