MIL-HDBK-1916, DOD HANDBOOK COMPANION DOCUMENT TO MIL-STD-1916 (10 FEB 1999)., The purpose of this handbook is to: a. Provide guidance on using MIL-STD-1916 to improve industrial practices through statistical process control and other continuous improvement techniques. b. Furnish an understanding of how the sampling inspection plans work and how they can be replaced by alternate acceptance methods.