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Document ID:   MIL-STD-686       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  CABLE AND CORD, ELECTRICAL; IDENTIFICATION MARKING AND COLOR CODING OF
Scope:  This standard establishes a uniform identification code of all electrical cables and cords used by theDepartments of theArmy, Navy, and Air Force,except for the following, a. High-tension and low-tension cables for vehicular use covered by MIL-C-3702 and MILW-13486. b. Cables used for construction. c. Cables and cords for transmission of telephone, telegraph, and teletype signals covered by MIL-STD-685. d. Flexible coaxial cables.
Status:  Active Document Date:  22-MAR-2018      
  Next Review Due:  21-MAR-2023
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:  AS   Naval Air 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 C Notice 2 - ValidationA22-MAR-201812.0 KB
Document ImageRevision C Notice 1 - ValidationA26-OCT-200112.3 KB
Document ImageRevision C A28-SEP-199025951.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B A23-JAN-198420598.2 KB

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