DoD Handbook General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment (notice of change)

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.