MIL-STD-1561B, MILITARY STANDARD: PROVISIONING PROCEDURES, UNIFORM DOD (17 NOV 1984) [S/S BY MIL-STD-1388-1A]., This standard applies to all end items, including components and support items, procured by the Department of Defense for which provisioning is required when incorporated by reference to contracts which are executed in behalf of the United States of America.