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Document ID:   MIL-STD-681       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Identification Coding and Application of Hookup and Lead Wire
Scope:  This standard establishes identification coding systems for all insulated hookup and lead wire used in electrical and electronic equipment by the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. These coding systems should also be used for identifying lead wires on Hall generators and ac and dc wire coding methods specified (see 4.9 and 4.10).
Status:  Active Document Date:  04-MAR-2019      
  Next Review Due:  02-MAR-2024
6145 Doc Category:   Military Standard -Standard Practice  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  

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 ImageRevision F Notice 1 - ValidationA04-MAR-201912.0 KB
Document ImageRevision F Change 1 (change incorporated)A22-MAY-201417162.5 KB
Document ImageRevision F A07-MAR-201217144.1 KB
Document ImageRevision E A30-SEP-201017133.1 KB
Document ImageRevision D Change Notice 1 A19-JUN-2000722.4 KB
Document ImageRevision D A13-AUG-199019693.8 KB

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