scope:

This standard establishes requirements for selection of electrical connectors, plug-in sockets, and their associated hardware, shown in detail in sections 100,200,300, and 400, 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.

Complete detailed requirements for electrical connectors, plug-in sockets, and associated hardware listed in this standard are covered in the applicable specification sheets or MS sheets (see 4.2). When it has been determined that equipment requirements cannot be met by using the connector styles or characteristics listed in this standard, the design engineer with the approval of the cognizant military activity, should select from the applicable connector specification, styles or characteristics not listed herein.

Purpose of standard. The purpose of this standard is to promote the use of standard parts for new equipment design. The standard parts cover the majority of used and are arranged in a form for quick references and selection. The applicable connector specification shall be used for specific design details.