MIL-DTL-76E涵盖了在-55°C至+90°C（见6.5.3）温度下用于电气和电子设备内部接线的单导体、合成树脂绝缘电气连接电线和电缆。在本规范中，单导体连接电线和电缆以下简称电线。

MIL-DTL-76E covers single-conductor, synthetic-resin insulated, electrical hookup wire and cable for use, at temperatures from -55°C to +90°C (see 6.5.3), in the internal wiring of electrical and electronic equipment. For the purpose of this specification, single-conductor hookup wire and cable are hereinafter referred to as wire.