MIL-HDBK-115, MILITARY HANDBOOK: U.S. ARMY REVERSE ENGINEERING HANDBOOK (GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES) (27 APR 1987)., This handbook provides the guidelines and procedures for performing reverse engineering, and can be employed by in-house personnel, engineering services contractors, and manufacturing contractors performing reverse engineering. The handbook was created using current applicable laws and knowledge gained during a trial program from July 1985 to April 1987, and is based on experiences obtained from military and industry participants.