MIL-STD-8591, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DESIGN CRITERIA: STANDARD AIRBORNE STORES, SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT AND AIRCRAFT-STORE INTERFACE (CARRIAGE PHASE) (12 DEC 2005) [SUPERSEDING MIL-A-8591H]., This standard sets forth general structural and mechanical design criteria for airborne stores, suspension equipment and their associated interfaces. Provisions are included to promote interoperability among military aircraft of all Services of the Department of Defense and NATO members鈥?aircraft. Requirements are provided for design, analysis, and testing of airborne stores, suspension equipment and the aircraft-store interface during captive operations.