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Document ID:   MIL-STD-1353       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Electrical Connectors, Plug-in Sockets and Associated Hardware, Selection and Use of
Scope:  This standard establishes requirements for selection of electrical connectors, plug-in sockets and their associated hardware, shown in detail in appendix’s A, B, C, D, E, and F, for use in military equipment. Included are the following: a. Selected electrical connector types and associated hardware chosen jointly by the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force for use in the design of military equipment. b. Guides for the choice and application of electrical connectors and associated hardware for use in military equipment.
Status:  Active Document Date:  25-SEP-2024      
  Next Review Due:  23-SEP-2034
5935 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 D A25-SEP-20243369864.9 KB
Document ImageRevision C A18-FEB-20143489319.3 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 6 - ReinstatementA14-MAY-2012115.5 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 5 - CancellationA10-SEP-199913.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B Change Notice 4 A12-MAY-198922557.2 KB
Document ImageRevision B Change Notice 3 A20-FEB-198625555.3 KB
Document ImageRevision B Change Notice 2 A07-AUG-1984421101.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B Change Notice 1 A30-AUG-1983752350.3 KB
Document ImageRevision B A02-JUL-19802575863.8 KB

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