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Document ID:   MIL-STD-1241       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Optical Terms and Definitions
Scope:  This standard establishes definitions fro the words, terms, and expressions peculiar to the general field of optics. except as detailed in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.
Status:  Active Document Date:  03-MAR-2023      
  Next Review Due:  01-MAR-2028
6650 Doc Category:   Military Standard -Military Standard  

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:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  
Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support  

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 A Notice 4 - ValidationA03-MAR-202311.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 3 - ValidationA01-NOV-201711.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 2 - ValidationA28-JAN-2013112.2 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - ValidationA15-MAY-1987120.1 KB
Document ImageRevision A A31-MAR-1967803878.1 KB

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