MIL-DTL-901E涵盖了水面舰艇上机械、设备、系统和结构的高冲击（H.I.）冲击试验要求，除非另有说明，包括航母和潜艇，本文统称为“船舶”。这些要求的目的是验证船上装置在运行期间承受核武器或常规武器或环境机械冲击的能力。

MIL-DTL-901E covers high-impact (H.I.) shock testing requirements for machinery, equipment, systems, and structures aboard surface ships, including carriers unless otherwise noted, and submarines, herein referred to collectively as "ships". The purpose of these requirements is to verify the ability of shipboard installations to withstand shock loadings due to the effects of nuclear or conventional weapons or environmental mechanical shock during operation.