<p>MIL-HDBK-1798 (NOTICE 1), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUBSYSTEMS INTEGRITY PROGRAM (19 DEC 1997) (SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-1798)., The purpose of this standard is to describe the general process (program) to achieve and maintain the integrity of aerospace and ground mission mechanical systems, subsystems, and equipment.</p>