NOTICE OF METRIC
CHANGE
MIL-HDBK-454
NOTICE 1
28 May 1997
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
HANDBOOK
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
TO ALL HOLDERS OF MIL-HDBK-454:
1. THE FOLLOWING PAGES OF MIL-HDBK-454, DATED 28 APRIL 1995, HAVE BEEN REVISED
AND SUPERSEDE THE PAGES LISTED:
NEW PAGE DATE SUPERSEDED PAGE DATE
iii 28 MAY 1997 iii 28 APRIL 1995
iv unchanged
5-1 28 MAY 1997 5-1 28 APRIL 1995
29-1 28 MAY 1997 29-1 28 APRIL 1995
64-1 28 MAY 1997 64-1 28 APRIL 1995
Blank 28 MAY 1997 64-2 thru -4 28 APRIL 1995
2. THE FOLLOWING ARE PEN AND INK CHANGES WITHIN THE HANDBOOK:
a. Page 1. Paragraph 1.3. Delete and replace with the following: “1.3 Method of reference.
This handbook is for guidance only. This document cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is,
the contractor does not have to comply. If referenced for guidance purposes in individual
specifications, specify by referencing MIL-HDBK-454 and the guideline number and clearly
identify that it is for guidance only and does not have to be complied with.”
b. Page 1. Paragraphs 2., 2.1, 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. Delete and replace with:
2. Applicable documents.
2.1 General. The documents listed in the individual guidelines are those referenced
within that guideline.
2.2 Government documents.
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks The specifications, standards, and
handbooks listed in section 2 of each individual guideline forms a part of this handbook
to the extent specified in the guideline. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those listed in the latest issue of the Department of Defense Index of
Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto.”
c. Page 30-1. Paragraph 4.1. delete in its entirety.
3. RETAIN THIS NOTICE AND INSERT BEFORE TABLE OF CONTENTS.
AMSC N/A AREA GDRQ
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public release; distribution is unlimited.
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