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Document ID:   MIL-STD-1839       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Calibration and Measurement Requirements
Scope:  This standard describes the requirement to provide a means for calibration and measurement traceability of all system, subsystem, and equipment. From this point on in this document, the word system will refer to system, subsystem, and equipment. This ensures system operational integrity and accuracy. It defines the requirement for establishing measurement traceability from actual system level measurements to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other approved measurement sources.
Status:  Active Document Date:  19-DEC-2016      
  Next Review Due:  17-DEC-2026
QCIC Doc Category:   Military Standard -Standard Practice  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
  Preparing Activity: 36  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Metrology and Calibration
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  MI   Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center  
Navy Custodian:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
Air Force Custodian:  36   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Metrology and Calibration  

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 Notice 1 - ValidationA19-DEC-201612.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D A12-MAY-201012121.9 KB
Document ImageRevision C A27-NOV-200013168.7 KB
Document ImageRevision B A20-AUG-199514503.7 KB
Document ImageRevision A A28-OCT-198814637.5 KB
Document ImageBase Document A31-DEC-198612523.1 KB

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