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Document ID:   MIL-HDBK-299       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cable Comparison Handbook; Data Pertaining to Electric Shipboard Cable
Scope:  This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement. This handbook provides technical guidance that may help the Government, design agents, and the fleet with cable applications, performance, and selection. This handbook is intended to aid supply, installation, and maintenance activities in utilization of electric shipboard cable, particularly in the selection of alternate or substitute cables for use in lieu of specified types and sizes that might not be immediately available. This handbook is also intended to aid in selecting currently available cables for replacement of obsolete cables. This handbook does not cover shore-use cable, magnet wire, fiberoptic cable, coaxial cables, or radio frequency special cables used in connection with minesweeping and harbor defense.
Status:  Active Document Date:  09-JUN-2026      
  Next Review Due:  08-JUN-2031
6145 Doc Category:   Defense Handbook  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: SH  Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)
Coordination:  Limited  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  

Projects
 Project Number:     6145-2024-011

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 Image Document AttachmentRevision A A09-JUN-20261853250.9 KB
Document ImageChange Notice 1 A15-OCT-1991751073.7 KB
Document ImageBase Document A03-APR-19891133675.8 KB

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