MIL-DTL-23971E涵盖了功率分配器、功率合成器和功率分配器/合成器的一般要求。为“太空飞行应用”组件量身定制的具体要求包括在内，以代表本文规定的最高可靠性组件。这些部件拟用于NASA载人、卫星、行星际或运载火箭项目。

MIL-DTL-23971E covers the general requirements for power dividers, power combiners, and power divider/combiners. Specific requirements tailored for "space flight application" components are included to represent the highest reliability components specified herein. Such components are intended for use in NASA manned, satellite, interplanetary or launch vehicle programs.