MIL-HDBK-1512

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to establish uniform design and qualification requirements and test methods for the design, development, and acceptance of all electroexplosive subsystems and component parts. <br>The test methods described herein have been prepared to: <br>a. Specify conditions obtainable in the laboratory which give test results similar to actual effects due to conditions existing under operational environments and to obtain reproducibility of test results <br>b. Describe in a single military standard all test methods for electroexplosive subsystems and components to maximize the conservation of equipment, man-hours, and testing facilities and comparability of test results. <br>Revisions of each test method shall be indicated by a revision letter following the method number. For example, the first revision of test method 101 would be 101A, the second revision would be 101B, et cetera. When referencing test methods, do not indicate the revision letter. <br>Proposed new test methods will be used as tentative test methods prior to formal coordination. A tentative test method can be submitted to the procuring activity for evaluation by any organization using this standard. Tentative test methods shall be identified by a capital T preceding the method number. The use of tentative test methods provides a means of keeping all applicable methods in one standard, provides a ready reference for users without copying methods in specifications, and permits trial use of new or modified tests without affecting the status of standard methods. <br>This standard will be used during the entire system life cycle. <br>This standard shall be used to prepare requirements for inclusion in contract work statements, program plans, test plans, and other contractual documents. Such requirements will be prepared by the procuring activity and imposed on the contractor for implementation. The contractor shall similarly impose all requirements on his subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to the extent of applicability. <br>Each provision of this standard shall be considered as applicable to each ordnance component, subsystem, and system. Requests for deviation, waiver, or supplementary requirements shall be individually submitted to the procuring activity for approval. Where a requirement of this standard would necessitate duplication wholly or in part, of valid design, analysis, test, or other such valid activity already specified by the procuring activity those requirements, functions, and efforts shall be identified and utilized in demonstrating compliance with the respective requirements specified herein. Duplication is not required. <br>When the scope and magnitude of a program does not warrant imposition of all the requirements specified herein, the procuring activity will specify to the contractor the minimum acceptable program requirements.