Defines the Military Load Classification (MLC) of bridges, ferries, and vehicles.
In civilian and gun enthusiast circles, the term "STANAG magazine" is used ubiquitously. It refers to the box magazine used by the M16, M4, and AR-15 platform rifles. Because STANAG 2174 dictates the dimensions of the 5.56mm magazine well and the magazine itself, any rifle designed to "STANAG specs" should accept any STANAG-compliant magazine. This allows a NATO soldier to pick up a magazine from a fallen ally and use it immediately.
FM 55-30: Army Motor Transport Units and Operations (Appendix C)
: It provides a standardized formula to describe a route's characteristics, including width, type (all-weather vs. limited), lowest Military Load Classification (MLC) , overhead clearance, and potential obstructions.