Lisa, I can't really say much about what companies are doing to handle the MIL-STD-2000 contracts that are in place, but I do have some insights on how new contracts are being handled. The recent J-STD-001 meeting in Chicago had a number of DoD representatives present and some insights were given (often privately). The closest viable alternative to the raft of military soldering documents is J-STD-001A. While J-STD-001A is not DoD adopted, it is the best alternative and most military technical contacts will steer you in that direction, perhaps with some additional requirements. Each contract must now be evaluated on a case by case basis. If you are doing a conversion from one flux technology to another, you must generate a data package to show you have done process development work and that you have a reasonable process. Data might be from MIL-STD-2000A, MT-0002, J-STD-001A (Appendix D), etc. Again, evaluation on a case by case basis. Because of the DoD mandate to get out of the spec writing business and to adopt industry standards, there is an increasing motion towards an attitude "Show me your proposed process works" rather than relying on requirements in a specification. The emphasis will be on statistical process control and continuous improvement plans. I agree that these are changing times and that the activities are very important. Unfortunately, the decisions are being made in Washington, rather than by the technical community. In my opinion, Washington has pulled the rug out from under the feet of the military technical community, rather than allow the reps to work reasonable compromises. EVERYBODY is now running around wondering what to do. Doug Pauls aka [log in to unmask]