This handbook is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of
Defense.
2. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is,
the contractor does not have to comply.
3. Beneficial comments(recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which
may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Tank-automotive
and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-EBLUE, Warren, MI 48397-5000, by using
the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal(DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of
this document or by letter.