<p>MIL-HDBK-838, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK, LUBRICATION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT (3 DEC 1997) [SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-838C]., This standard establishes the requirements and procedures applicable to the selection and application of lubricants required for the lubrication of flight and surface vehicles, and their associated equipment, electronic equipment, and shipboard equipment.</p>