MIL-PRF-13830B, “Optical Components for Fire Control Instruments; General Specification Governing the Manufacture, Assembly, and Inspection of,” has been validated. The document and/or the validation notice are available now from Document Center Inc. in either paper or pdf format. This is one of our most popular optical specifications.
This specification covers the manufacture, assembly, and inspection of finished optical components such as lenses, prisms, mirrors, reticles, windows and wedges for fire control instruments.
The document was originally numbered MIL-O-13830. Due to Mil Spec reform in the 1990’s, the number was changed to MIL-PRF-13830 with the release of Revision B in 1997. This change in designation confirmed that the specification is a performance document, based on performance criteria rather than specific requirements.
The document was cancelled, but then reactivated in 2000. This points out the value of continuing to monitor cancelled documents in your standards collection — One never knows when industry or caretaker concerns will prompt the repeal of a cancellation.
The Validation Notice 3 that was issued on 3/14/2013 verifies that the document has been reviewed and is still valid for procurement. You may need the notice if your auditor is particularly detail oriented. Otherwise, if you are only interested in the technical information, the validation notice does not contain any changes to the document itself.
All current and publicly available Mil Specs and Standards (as well as many obsolete editions) are available in paper and pdf format at our webstore, www.document-center.com. Or contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com). We have been supporting the Defense Industry since 1982 and can assist you with all your conformance documentation requirements.
