MIL-STD-1946, MILITARY STANDARD: WELDING OF ALUMINUM ALLOY ARMOR (08 APR 1986) [SUPERSEDING MIL-A-45206] [S/S BY TACOM DRAWING 12472301]., This standard covers requirements for the welding of specified aluminum alloy armor including ballistic shock testing, weld design criteria, and acceptance standards for evaluation of weldments.