Let's face it, when it comes to the United States military, high standards are part of the culture. There can be no compromise when it comes to the technology that aids our armed forces.
In order to meet these increasingly high standards that the United States military holds, military connectors must be durable and highly reliable. After all, we can't (as a Nation) afford to have a connector fail on the battlefield. Nor should we accept it.
These connectors come in a variety of sizes and shapes. You'll find them on everything from battleships to submarines.
Early Military Connectors
Military connectors were first developed in the 1930's for mostly aeronautical applications. From there, the Army-Navy series ("AN") gave birth to all future variations. They are now referred to as Military Standard ("MIL-STD"), but they are sometimes also called "mil-spec" for short. As in the 1930's, these connectors are still used in aeronautical applications.
Applications
As military tactics evolve, new uses are discovered for these power connectors. They are used in communication, navigation, radar, and more. They are used in land, naval, and flight aviation. As time goes on, the demand for smaller, lighter military connectors increases. These connectors must also be relatively immune to shock and extreme environments, such as oppressive heat, bitter cold, and high-moisture climates.
M24308
M24308 connectors are a type of military connector standard. They can also be referred to as the MIL-DTL-24308. When you see an M24308 connector, know that this connector meets very specific requirements laid out by the United States armed forces.
Military connectors are tough and reliable. They can fit into tight spaces and last a relatively long time. Build for harsh conditions, these connectors are meant to make it through battle, assisting our armed forces along the way and protecting national security interests.
