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The purpose of section 1 of DOD-STD-2003 is to disseminate up-to-date information for cable preparation and end-sealing, entry to equipment and connectors, repair and splicing.

These installation standards shall be used by all installing activities. These standards do not identify ship or type, but do establish minimum standards of acceptance for NAVSEA ships. It is the responsibility of the user activity to determine which standard satisfies their requirements. It does not authorize relaxation of any requirement specifically invoked by new construction, conversion, overhaul, or refurbishment contracts. In instances where deviated design requirements (for example, ship type, ship class, and so forth) conflict with the requirements of this standard, the requirements of this standard shall govern. Any deviation for electric plant installation identified in this standard shall be submitted to NAVSEA 56Z2 for resolution.

Refer to the cable comparison handbook for guidance in substituting MIL-C-24643 cable for equivalent MIL-C-915 cable applications. All cable type designations specified herein to be in accordance with MIL-C-24643 shall be preceded by the prefix "LS". The following cable types shall be retained as MIL-C-915 for use as outboard or portable applications and have no MIL-C-24643 equivalent:

DLT TRF MSPW 3PR-16 DSWS TRXF MSP 1Q-16 DSS TSP 5SS 1TR-16 TSS TSPA TPMU 7SPR-16S FSS 1SWF 1PR-AZOE 1SPR-16 7SS 2SWF 1PR-16 JAS MWF 7PR-16 MCSF S2S 2SPR-16

Cable ratings and minimum bend radii for cables in accordance with MIL-C-24643, MIL-C-24640 and MIL-C-915 shall comply with cable comparison handbook.

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