MIL-HDBK-1530A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROGRAM, GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR (24 JAN 2002)., This handbook contains general guidelines for the U.S. Air Force Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP). These guidelines describe the processes proven successful in the achievement of structural integrity in USAF air vehicles while the cost of ownership is minimized; and cost and schedule risks managed through a series of disciplined, time-phased tasks.