scope:

This standard applies to military ground vehicles listed in table I. Administrative vehicles and construction equipment/material handling equipment acquired by the Department of Defense are not included in this military standard since they are usually built to the manufacturer commercial specifications and are required to meet all applicable standards.

Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to establish uniform requirements for incorporating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards into military ground vehicles consistent with their military characteristics. This standard establishes uniform requirements which satisfy the intent of, and are identifiable with comparable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The provisions of this standard shall not be construed to be the only safety requirements applicable to military ground vehicles.