scope:

Part 1 of this standard practice provides detailed design requirements for platforms that use cable harnesses as the means to transport data through optical fiber among communication network and end user equipment.

Applicability. These criteria apply to platforms in which the fiber optic topology (fiber cable plant, local cabling, and components to end used equipment such as WRA - weapons replaceable assembly, LRM - line replaceable module, LRU - line replaceable unit) is in the form of fiber optic harnesses. Larger platforms that route trunk cables through cableways and drop cables to the end user (application equipment), can cite applicable requirements in part 1 of the Standard Practice and augment with the use of MIL-HDBK-2051 and MIL-STD-2042 as appropriate. Surface ships and submarines, are to use MIL-HDBK-2051, MIL-STD 2052, and MIL-STD-2042 in lieu of Part 1 of this Standard Practice. These criteria are intended primarily for new construction; however, they are also applicable for conversions or alterations of existing platforms. The rapidly changing state of the art in fiber optic technology makes it essential that some degree of flexibility be exercised in enforcing this document. When there is a conflict between this document and the platform specification or contract, the platform specification or contract shall take precedence. Where platform design is such that the requirements herein cannot be implemented, users shall submit new requirements or modifications of existing requirements to consider for incorporation into this standard practice to: Defense Supply Center Columbus, ATTN: VAT, Post Office Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or emailed to (FiberOpticGroup@dla.mil).

intended Use:

The design requirements depicted in this standard practice are intended primarily for new construction; however, they are applicable for conversion or alteration of existing platforms.