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Document ID:   MIL-STD-1399       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:  300
Sub/Part:  3

Overview
Title:  Department of Defense Interface Standard Section 300, Part 3 Low Voltage Electric Power Direct Current
Scope:  This military standard section establishes electrical interface characteristics for shipboard equipment utilizing or providing low voltage direct current (LVDC) electric power at 850 (nominal) volts for type I and type III power and 875 (nominal) volts for type II power (see 4.2 and 6.2) to ensure compatibility between electrical power sources and user equipment. Characteristics of the electrical interfaces as well as interface requirements and interface verification methods for electrical power sources and user equipment are provided. For equipment with multiple electrical power interfaces, this standard only applies to those interfaces utilizing the applicable voltages generated by the shipboard electrical distribution systems.
Status:  Active Document Date:  09-APR-2026      
1905 Doc Category:   Military Standard -Interface Standard  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  SH  Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  
  Preparing Activity: SH  Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AV   Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  

Projects
 Project Number:     1905-2021-002

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