MIL-HDBK-1890 (AT), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK, INSPECTION OF WELDED JOINTS (10 MAY 1996) [SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-1890A(AT)]., This handbook gives guidance for nondestructive inspection of welded joints. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.