In the US, yes, in Europe different. Many make official agreements, despite it's not a must. The MIL industry is not even mentioned. Many thoughts on TN, why not go to the source? See below. The logic is fantastic: if it's possible to use 86% Lead for your boards, then it's OK to use Lead. If it's only 84%, then it's forbidden. /Inge RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) These original exemptions were published within the annex to RoHS on 27 January 2003. These exemptions are currently in force. 1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp. 2. Mercury in straight fluorescent lamps for general purposes not exceeding: halophosphate 10 mg triphosphate with normal lifetime 5 mg triphosphate with long lifetime 8 mg. 3. Mercury in straight fluorescent lamps for special purposes. 4. Mercury in other lamps not specifically mentioned in this Annex. 5. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components and fluorescent tubes. 6. Lead as an alloying element in steel containing up to 0,35 % lead by weight, aluminium containing up to 0,4 % lead by weight and as a copper alloy containing up to 4 % lead by weight. 7. Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. tin-lead solder alloys containing more than 85 % lead), lead in solders for servers, storage and storage array systems (exemption granted until 2010), lead in solders for network infrastructure equipment for switching, signalling, transmission as well as network management for telecommunication, lead in electronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices). 8. Cadmium plating except for applications banned under Directive 91/338/EEC (1) amending Directive 76/769/EEC (2) relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations. 9. Hexavalent chromium as an anti-corrosion of the carbon steel cooling system in absorption refrigerators. 10. Within the procedure referred to in Article 7(2), the Commission shall evaluate the applications for: Deca BDE, mercury in straight fluorescent lamps for special purposes, lead in solders for servers, storage and storage array systems, network infrastructure equipment for switching, signalling, transmission as well as network management for telecommunications (with a view to setting a specific time limit for this exemption), and light bulbs, as a matter of priority in order to establish as soon as possible whether these items are to be amended accordingly. -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Frๅn: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] F๖r Genny Gibbard Skickat: den 12 september 2007 17:19 Till: [log in to unmask] ฤmne: Re: [TN] Military Exemption from Lead-Free? Military is not EXEMPT, it is OUT OF SCOPE. The directive does not apply at all to military (other than the indirect massive impact the directive has had). The directive has no legislative control over military electronics. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D. Sent: September 12, 2007 8:10 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Military Exemption from Lead-Free? No specific alloy is "forbidden" in military electronics. In general, solders and fluxes are categorized per and must comply with J-STD-004, J-STD-005, and J-STD-006. Specific solder alloy types are called out on assembly prints and BOMs per MIL-STDs and Weapon Specs. Military, traffic control, industrial safety, some medical, and many other products are exempt per RoHS and IEEE exemptions. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dave Dixon Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 8:33 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Military Exemption from Lead-Free? Check out Air Force's Airworthiness Advisory AA-05-01 It isn't very forceful in the wording, but is the closest thing I could find so far to support my cause. If anyone knows of any documentation forbidding lead free in military products, I would sure appreciate a heads-up. Thanks, Dave -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of ekalgren Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:06 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Military Exemption from Lead-Free? I believe that I remember someone mentioning a military end-use exemption from lead free requirements. Am I remembering correctly or is this just wishful thinking? If it is true, can anyone point me in the direction to get it in writing? Thanks! 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