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MIL-STD-1472 as of 2020-09-15 · official source ↗

ation, and handheld devices have been added along with a section on ship bridge design that was recently issued under a Change 1 to MIL-STD-1472G. One of the most significant changes to the “H” revision is addressing gender accommodation to meet the direction from Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s memorandum, Implementation Guidance for the Full Integration of Women in the Armed Forces (3 December 2015), addressing the accommodation of female populations. Secretary Carter’s memo states, “The Services will begin to execute the implementation of their approved plans to open all military occupational specialties, career fields, and branches for accession by women as soon as practicable.” This revision to MIL-STD-1472 provides design criteria to remove unnecessary barriers to military servi

MIL-STD-1472 · para 5.9.12.9 as of 2020-09-15 · official source ↗

arly labeled, and, where applicable, provided with captive caps or covers. 5.9.12.6 Extended fittings. Extended fittings shall be provided to lubricant ports that are not readily accessible or visible. 5.9.12.7 Number of service points. The number of service points shall be minimized by routing service lines to a centralized servicing location(s). 5.9.12.8 Lubrication indication. A clear indication that the lubrication process is completed shall be provided to ensure proper servicing level. 5.9.12.9 Oil drains. Oil drains, when not permanently piped, shall be provided with a temporary hose attachment for gravity draining into small containers. Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:48Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-STD-1472

MIL-STD-1472 as of 2020-09-15 · official source ↗

n and authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, process, or device through the use of unique identifiers (e.g., passwords, tokens, biometrics) as a prerequisite for granting access to resources in an IS. Human engineering implications related to other aspects of cybersecurity may be addressed in future versions of MIL-STD-1472. When National Institute of Standards and Technology requirements conflict with human-system integration requirements, it is up to the procuring activity to perform tradeoffs and assume the risk associated with the chosen course of action. It is further understood that certain tactical systems and environments will vary (e.g., there may not be a system-level Information Systems Security Officer [ISSO] present) and those factors will drive the

MIL-HDBK-516 · para 9.2.8.3 as of 2026-05-29 · official source ↗

and demonstration. 9.2.8.3 Non-verbal aural alerts. Standard: All non-verbal aural alerts are IAW MIL-STD-1472, Characteristics of Audio Warning Signals paragraphs and MIL-STD-1472, Signal Characteristics in Relation to Operational Conditions and Objectives paragraphs. Method of Compliance: Prior to entering flight test, verify the standard by the following method(s): Analysis. (1) Verify that non-verbal aural alerts are IAW MIL-STD-1472, Characteristics of Audio Warning Signals paragraphs and MIL-STD-1472, Signal Characteristics in Relation to Operational Conditions and Objectives paragraphs. Demonstration. (1) Conduct a demonstration to verify the effectiveness of the non-verbal aural alerts to include the perception and recognition by the crewmembers of the alerting condition during po

MIL-HDBK-454 · para 4.2 as of 2021-09-21 · official source ↗

hts, Indicator Light Housings, and Indicator Light Lenses, General Specification for. MIL-DTL-6363 Lamps, Incandescent, Aircraft Service, General Specification for. MIL-DTL -7961 Lights, Indicators, Press to Test. MIL-L-15098 Lamp, Glow, General Specification for. MIL-PRF-19500 Semiconductor Devices, General Specification for. MIL-STD-1472 Human Engineering. 3. Definitions. This section not applicable to this guideline. 4. General guidelines. 4.1 Lights and accessories. Indicator lights, indicator light housings, lampholders, lenses, and lamps should be selected in accordance with table 50-I. 4.2 Visual display and legend lights. Visual display and legend lights should comply with the requirements in MIL-STD-1472. 4.3 Light emitting diodes (LEDs). LEDs when used as indicator lights should

MIL-HDBK-244 as of 1990-04-06 · official source ↗

dges for Stores Suspension Equipment Flying Qualities of Piloted V/Stol “Aircraft Aircraft Structures, General Specification for 3 Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:53Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-HDBK-244A STANDARDS MILITARY MIL-STD-129 MIL-STD-21O MIL-STD-220 MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-462 ‘MIL-STD-704 MIL-STD-81O MIL-STD-1289 MIL-STD-1316 MIL-STD-1319 MIL-STD-1385 MIL-STD-1472 Marking for Shipping and Storage Climatic Information to DetermineDesign and Test Requirements for Military Systems and Equipment Method of Insertion Loss Measurement Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility Requirement for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics, Measurement of Aircraft Electric

MIL-STD-648 as of 2023-05-26 · official source ↗

ry Equipment for External Transportation by Department of Defense Helicopters MIL-STD-1320 - Designing Unit Loads, Truckloads, Railcar Loads, and Intermodal Loads for Ammunition and Explosives MIL-STD-1365 - General Design Criteria for Handling Equipment Associated with Weapons and Related Items MIL-STD-1366 - Transportability Criteria MIL-STD-1472 - Human Engineering MIL-STD-1660 - Ammunition and Ordnance Unit Loads MIL-STD-1791 - Designing for Internal Aerial Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft MIL-STD-1904 - Test Standards for Level A and Level B Packaging for Conventional Ammunition MIL-STD-2073-1 - Military Packaging MIL-STD-2105 - Hazard Assessment Tests for Non-Nuclear Munitions MIL-STD-3010 - Test Procedures for Packaging Materials and Containers MIL-STD-3028 - Joint Modular Intermodal

MIL-STD-46855 · para 5.2 as of 2011-05-24 · official source ↗

technical design requirements and to ensure that the equipment will meet the applicable criteria contained in MIL- STD-1472, as well as other human engineering criteria specified by the contract. The use of commercial-off-the-shelf, government-off-the-shelf, legacy, or reuse products shall meet the human engineering requirements herein. 5.2 Human engineering in design and development. During design and development, the human engineering inputs and results from human engineering analyses shall be converted into detail engineering design features. Design of the equipment shall satisfy human-system performance requirements and meet the applicable criteria of MIL-STD-1472 and other human engineering criteria specified by the contract. The design criteria in the ISO 9241-series and ANSI/HFES 10

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