I t I EEiE!Il MIL-P-4418SC 12 June 1991 SUPSRSSDIWG I I I I I I I t I f I I I I I I MIL-P-44188B 27 January1989 MILITAP.Y SPfY21FICATION PAFKA,COLDWEAIUER,mwJFmGE Thisspecificationie appruvedforuseby allDepartmentsand Agenciesof tie ~t of ~f==e. 1. SCOPS 1.1 -. Thisspecificationcwers a nylon, ~~mf, andmisture vaporpermable parka,a ColdWeatherClothingSystem 1.2 Classification.The prka shallbe of one threelayerlaminatai, cmpment of the sxtended typ in the follcwingsizes as specifid (see6.2). -e X-Short X-roll x Small x Medium x X-rarge 2. APPLICASLSEClmNmm 2.1 Governmentdocumnte. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 2.1.1 Sp3cificatione,sbndards,andhmihooke. The follwing specifi- cations, Stamazds, and handbmke forma partof thisdmmmt to the extent specifid herein. Unlessothemise specifid, theissuesofthesedocuments E!eneficial crown recammndatiom, additions,deletione)andany pinent datafi~h(my be used in @roving thisdocummt shouldhe addressedto: U.S.ArmyNatickResearch,Evelqmnt, and Engineerirq Center,WatickNA 01760-5019by usingtheS~ “zation!30cumnt w~ nt Proposal(CDForm 1426)appearingat the end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 8415 DI.STRIBU’LK14 =ATEME2JTA. ALProvedforpublicrelease;distributionisunlimited. Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com
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MILITAP.YSPfY21FICATION
PAFKA,COLD WEAIUER,mwJFmGE
This specificationie appruvedfor use by all Departmentsand Agenciesoftie ~t of ~f==e.
1. SCOPS
1.1 -. This specificationcwers a nylon,~~mf, and misture vaporpermable parka,aCold WeatherClothingSystem
1.2 Classification.The prka shallbe of one
threelayerlaminatai,cmpment of the sxtended
typ in the follcwingsizesas specifid (see6.2).
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2.1.1 Sp3cificatione,sbndards, and hmihooke. The follwing specifi-cations, Stamazds, and handbmke forma part of thisdmmmt to the extentspecifid herein. Unlessothemise specifid, the issuesof thesedocuments
E!eneficialcrown recammndatiom, additions,deletione) and anypinent data fi~h(my be used in @roving this docummt shouldheaddressedto: U.S. Army NatickResearch,Evelqmnt, and EngineerirqCenter,WatickNA 01760-5019by usingthe S~ “zation!30cumntw~ nt Proposal(CDForm 1426)appearingat the end of this documentor by letter.
(Unlessotherwiseindicatad,copiesof federaland militaryspecificatione,stan&mie, and handbcokeare availablefrm the Standar&“zationtbmmnteOrderDesk,E?uilding4D, 700 RobbineAvenue,Philadelphia,PA 19111-5094.)
2.2 140n-Governmntpublications.The follcwingdocmsnte forma part ofthiSdocumnt to the extentspecifid herein. unlessotherwisespecified,the issuesof the docments whichare COD adoptedare thoselistedin theissueof the IX3DISScitedin the solicitation.Unlessotherwisespecified,the issuesof documnts not listedin the tlX31SSare the issuesof thedomnente citedin the solicitation(see6.2).
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AMERICANSXIEI’YFOR TESTIIGAND MATERIALS(A5m4)
3951 - standaKdPracticefor CannsrcialPackaging
for copiesshouldbe addmzssadto the Amrican Societyfor. .Testingand Materials 1916Race Street,Philadelphia,PA 19103-1187.)
(r40n-Gwernmntstandade and other@licatione are normallyavailablefrunthe organizationsthatprepareor distributethe documents. Thesedocmente alsomy & availablein or thruughlibrariesor otherinform-tionalservices.)
2.3 Cmierof mecedence. In tk eventof a cunflictbetweenthe text ofthisdocumentand the referencescitedherein,the textof thisdccumenttakesprecedence.Nothingin this dccument,h~ , supersedesapplicablelawsand regulationsunlessa specificexmption has been o~ined.
3. REQJIPmm?rS
3.1 Firstarticle. When specified(see6.2),a sa@e shallb subjectedto firstarticleinspection(see6.3) in accordancewith 4.3.
3.2 @ide samlee. samplesof the erd iten,when furnished,are solelyfor guidanceand informationto the contractor(see6.4). Variationsfrmthis ~ification my appearin the samplein whichcase this specificationshallgovern.
3.3 Material. It is encouragedthatrecycledmterial be used whenpracticalas longas it mete the requimmnte of this specification.
3.3.1 cloth,laminated.The basicmaterialfor the paxkashallbe cloth,lamimted, waterproofand nuisturevaporpermable, conformingtoMIL-C-44187.
3.3.2 Cloth,ulainweave. Themterial for the parkapockets,oocketlinings,and U= right@ left frontliningsshallbe cloth,OliveGreen 106,polyeeter/cottoncunfonningto MIL-C-44157.
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3.3.3 Cloth,taffeta,nvlon. The materialfor the parkaliningshallbe ●cloth,taffeti,nylon,OliveGreen 106,conformingto type III,class2 ofNIL-C-21852.
3.3.4 Interlining.The interliningfor left frent,right front,and visorshallbe buckramcloth,mtural or bleached,conformingto type I ofA-A-50186.
I 3.3.5 Seam sealinqtam. The tapa for coveringaridsealingall designatedseam and stitchingshallbe cut in 1 f 1/16inch stripefranthe nbsterialSpscifiedin 3.3.5.1or 3.3.5.2as applicable.
I3.3.5.1 Sealinqtxme for kasicmterial mde with colvtetrafluoroethvlene
a. Backing- Nylon 6,6 tricotfabricweighing1.5t 0.3 oonceeFEW
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b. Niddle layer- l.licm~rousexpandedpolytetrafluoroethylenefilmweighing0.6 +0.2 or -0.1ounces@r squareyard.
1 c. Fwlhesive- Thermoplasticnot lessthan 5.4 M&S thick.
I 3.3.5.2 Sealinqtape for optioml kasicmterial with mlvolefin film.The sealingtape shallbe OliveGreen 106 and shallbe cut frunlaminatedmterial fabricatedin layeremeting the follming requirmente:
I b. Middle layer- ‘IIvmmset crosslinlwd“irethaneacrylicb3rrierweighing1.0 mininnnnouncesper squareyard.
c. Adhesive- IU,+temperaturepolyurethane,with 240% (nminal)mlt point,not less than 7.5 tils thick.
Under no circums tancesshallthe tapemachineutilizedincorporateanindependentnozzleair presswrecontrolor a nozzleheatout~t in excessof600°C. See 6.5 for recumendsd settings.
3.3.6 Harm= and hoed drawcordtaPs. Neck hangerlmp and hood@wcofishallbe flat 1/2 inch nylontape,Blackor OliveDrab 7, confoming toMIL-!F2283.
3.3.7 Webbinq,elaetic. The elasticwebbingat the kottm of thewindekirtshallbe 7/8 inchnaturalunbleachedcottonwebbingconformingtot~ 1, ChSS 5 of JJ-W-155. AS an alternate,polyesterwebbingmy be used
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as longas it meetsthe raquiremnte for type 1, class5 of JJ-W-155,withthe exceptionthat the m.ild~resistanttreatmnt shallnot apply.
3.3.8 Tarx?,fastenerhookand 100D. The nylonfastenertap shallbeOliveGreen 106 conformingto type II, class 1 of MIL-F-21840and in thewidthsspcified.
3.3.9 Fastener,elide,interlocking.All slidefastenersshallconformtov-F-106,lengthsshallIx ae specifid, @ the culorblack. All slidefastenersshallbe equi~ with a thong.
3.3.9.1 Frontentrvslidefastener. The frontentryslidefastenershallbe type IV, style8, sizeMH, imlividualel-nt nuldedplasticand besupplisdwith two slidersenablinga 2-wayopening.
3.3.9.2 Underarmslidefastener. The underamnslidefastenershallbetype 1, style6, sizeMS, nylonor polyestercontinuouscoil or laddertypeconfiguration.
3.3.10 Fastener,snap. The studand poetpartsof the snap fastenershallbe style 2A, finish2 male end fenalecc.nplete,consistingof stud and eyeletsize 1 or 2 with buttonsize 1 or 2, ad sccketconformingto MIL-F-10884,exceptan uncappedbuttonmy te used in areaswherethe surfacewill teconceald by a layerof base cloth.
3.3.11 mrrel lock. The barrel10CICSfor the ends of the hooddrawmdshall& black,I’IWWexueE!arrelocor aqu.ivalent.
3.3.12 Thread. ‘l’hethreadfor all seamingand stitchingshallbeplyester, size B, 2 or 3 ply, shadeS-l,C.A. 66022conformingto type I,cbes 1, SUkCkLSS B Of V+285 . AS an alternate,size 40/2or 3 plypolyestercore threadconformingto A-A-50199my be used. All threadshallbe water repellenttreatedas .sPecifidin MIL+3530.
3.3.13 Iabels Eachparkashallhavea class 1 identificationlabel,class 2 si=+l, and a class3 instructionlakelconformingto typ VI ofDDO-L-20. The labelcolorshallbe MedimnGreen,C.A. 70034,70130,or70131. The labelsshallshcw fastnessto laundering.
3.3.13.1 Identificationlabel. The identificationlabelsshallread“PARKA,CC.UDwEAmER, CAmFmGE” .
3.3.13.2 Size label. The size labelshallbe as follcwe:
3.3.14.3 Cmbimtion identification/sizelabel.,A @imtion identifi-ation/sizelabelconformingto classVI of DDD-L-20my be used.
3.3.14.4 Instructionslabel. The instructionlatelshallbe as follwe:
PARKA,ColJlwEA’lnER,CmmmAGE
a. FixsdLaundzv: The pedcashouldbe launderedutilizing(NatickFormulaI) NX1’E:EO K7T STARCH,SLSACH,OR DRY CLEAN.
b. FieldI.sundry: The Pka shouldbe laumieredutilizing“FormlaVIII” of TM 10-280. KITS: D3 W S1’AFL2i,ELEACH,OR DRY CLEAN.
: The parkashouldbe finishsdin a tumble-dryer,loadednotmre tha$%%of ratedcapscityat lW heatcycle (donot exceed1000F).@rove immediatelyfrandryer. Avoidover+ing. -: ~ ~ p~ss.
c. Machine/HandIaunderinq.Use waeh/hear/penmnentpress fabriccycleor wash by hand,usingwarm water (900 to 11OOF)and mild ~eredlaundrydetergent. Rinsethoroughlyin cleanwarm water. FK71’E:MI W USESLSACHOR SH@CH.
3.3.14.5 Ccnbimtion eize,identificetion,@ instructionlabel. Theidentificationlabel,size label,and instructionlabelmay be cmbined intoone latel,conformingto class 14. The threelatelsshallk printd as onecontinuouslakelwith the size labelfirstend the identificationendimtruction lakelsplacedbelowthe size label. The sizeand identificationlabelsmy be cmbinsd ad the contentsplacsdshovethe imtruction label.A spaceof 1/2 inchndrdnnnnshallbe maintainedbetweenthe labels. Inaddition,a solidline 1/16inchminimumwidthshallextendacrossthe entirelabelapproximatelyin the middleof the 1/2 inchblankswcs. The matingrequiremmt shallconformto the class3 1*1.
3.4 Desion. The @rka shallbe camuflage,with a drawcoxdclosinghood,two way closurefrontentry,elasticizedwaist,slidefastenerunderarmopenin-# fastener@= adj~~le mist * r @ shall~ fullYlinedtcanpletewith winckkirt.
3.5 Patterns. Standaxdpatterns,whichprovidean allcwanceof 3/8 inchfor all seam and 1/4 inch for all shelland shellto linersseam, will befurnishedby the Goverm=nt. The Govenmmt patternsshallnot & al- inanY wzw and are to be uesd onlyas a quide for cuttingthe contractor’sIwo~kin~patterns. The working’patter&
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3.5.1 Patternmrte. The cmponent partsshallSpecifiedhelm and in accordancewith the patterntable 1.
be cut franthe mterialprte indicatedin
TASLE I. List Of W ttem oarte
Material Wamnclature Parts
cloth,laminatd %ckUpper left frontupperrightfrontIcwarleft fronthxar right frontPocketflapPocketflap facingInsigniatab l/SlidefaetenerflapC.rufnlIeft side mumRightSideC~VisorHoed tunnelHoed flapsleeveSleeve~tchsleeve~ketsleeveFOCketflapPccketdividersleeveIx3bsleeveslidefastenerwelt
~/ Insigniatab my be cut in one piecewith seamallwance alongone sideckmuctsd.
3.6 Comtruction. The constructionshallconformin all respectsto the~~nte Specifiedin tableII and herein. Figure1 is furnishsdsolelyfor guidanceand information.Shouldvariationin the specificationappearin figure1, the specificationshallgovern.
3.6.1 Stitches,seams,and etitching.AU stitches,seamsand stitchingshallconformto FED+ID-751. The t~ of seam,stitchingand stitchesperinch shallbe as specifiedin tableII. Seamallowancesshallbe mintainedwith seam smn so that no-rawedges,run-offs,pleats,puckersor open seamoccur.When two or nure msthodsof seam or stitchesare given for the S=operation,any one my be USad.
3.6.1.1 ‘JSIDS301 stitchinq. Ends of all stitchingshallke backstitchedor overstitchednot lees than 1/2 inchexceptwhere ends are turnsdunderorcaughtin othereean?sor stitching. Snde of a continuouslineof stitchingshalloverlapnot less than 1/2 inch. Threadtensionsshallbe maintainedsothattherewill be no loosestitchingresultingin loosebobbinor top threador excessivelytightstitchingresultingin puckeringof the materialssewn.The lock shallbe anbeddedin the materialssm.
3.6.1.1.1 Repairsof tvue 301 stitchinq. Re@rs of type 301 stitchingshallbe as follm.m:
a. When threadbreaks,skippedstitches,run-offs,or bobbinrunouteoccurduringswing, the stitchingshallbe repairedby restartingthestitclttnga ndrdnnmof 1/2 inchback of the end of the stitching.l/
b. Exceptfor prestitching,threadbreaksor two or nure consecutiveskip@ or run-offstitchesnotedduring+nsp=tion of the itm shallkrepairedby overstitching.The stitchingshallstarta minimumof 1/2 inchin tack of the defectivearea,continueover the defectivearea,and continuea minimumof 1/2 inchtrsyotithe defactiveareaonto the existingstitching.Lmee or excessivelytightstitchingshallhe repairedby ~ing thedefectivestitchingwithoutdamging the mterials, and restitchingin them- ~. ~1
J/ Whenm.king theatove repsirs,theends of the stitchingare notrsquirwdto be hckstitched.
3.6.1.2 TVDS 515 or 516 stitching Threadtensionshallbe mintainsd sothat therewill be no loosestitchi&. All repairsshallbe in accordancewith 3.6.l.l.laand b. ThreadtensionshallM mintatned so that therewillbe M 100SJ2or SXCS?E.iVSlytightstitchingresultingin puckeringof themterials sewn.
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3.6.1.3 &taCkS. LkdeSSotherwisesp+cified,all ticks shallbe 5/8 f ●1/32 inch longand 1/8f 1/32inchwide,ad shallcuntain21 to 28 stitches.Barrackingshallbe free frun threadbreaksand lmse stitching.
I 3.6.1.4 Autmatic stitching. Autcamticmachinesmy ke usd to performany of the requiredstitch@Xerne providd the requiremmta for the stitchpattern,stitchesP inch,aml sizeand type of threadere mt; and at leastthreetying,overlappingor tack stitchesare used to secme the enda of the
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3.6.1.5 Threadends. All 301 stitchand bartackthreadends shallbetrinnd to a lengthof not rrorethan 1/4 inch. AU 515 and 516 stitchthreadenda shallhe trimd to not lessthan 1/4 inchbut not mre than 1/2 inch inlength. ,,
3.6.2 Heat sealing. Seam and stitchingas indicatedin table II shallbesealadwith heat sealingtapeon the innersideof the parka. The entirewidth of the sam tap shallbe hot air sealedover the seam or stitching.The tape shallte appliedby blcwinghight~ature air on the therm-plaaticadhesivefaceof the sealingt+e, whichis thendriventhroughpressurizedrollers,attachingthe ta~ and sealingthe seam and stitching.The machineshallopate on 1200to 3600watta,115 or 220 VAC air heaterwith slottedpneumaticallyactivatedtiivenrollerswhichpressthe tape ontothe eeam or stitchingbeingsealedat a mximnn of 20 feetper minute. Ailseam &pee shallbe appliedwithouttensionand shallke appliedso that amininnmof 1/8 inchoverlapis on toth sidesof the swn seam. Everyeffortshallbe mde to avoidtap end jointswhere the tape passesover tapedseamon the parka. All seam taps shalloverlapa rninimnnof 3/4 inchat joiningpints. Sealedseamsand stitchingsshallshcw no leakagewhen teetedasspecifid in 4.4.4.
3.7 Manufacturingomratione remitments. The parkashallbemanufacturedin accordancewith operationrequirtsnantes-if ied in table II
and alternate*d allwed in 3.3.13. The contractoris not requi~ tofollw the erectsequenceof operationslisted. ~ holdingor ktingstitchis permissiblepruvidedit is ~, does not shw on the finished
1garmentand does not interferewith properseam taping.
I 3.7.1 Remire. Repairingthe parkasby mending,patchingor darningisnot allwed aml at no t~ is the rmrwal of heat sealingtap permitted.Hmever, heat sealingtape my be used for rr+airingleakingseams,aml for~~ of ~ssin9 yarns in * tricotkniton the insideof the parkaup to15 incheslong. Up to threerepairstotaling15 inchesin lengthshallheallcwed. Seam tap may also be used to repairareaswherethe origiml tapdoes not overlapsawn seam by the mininann1/8 inchon toth sides. The seamdimensionsas aboveshallapply. Na mre thantwo layersof seamingsealingtape shallbe permittedin any one area.
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e 3.8 Use of autamted amarel euuiumnt. Autanatedapparel.eq@amnt mybe use5 to ~form any of the operationsspecifiedin tableII providingthatthe seamand stitchtype are as specifiedand the finishedccnpnent conformto the requi.reSconfiguration.mm a ~nt finish~ s~p= wt~ isforwardsd,the -nent shallconformto that pattern.
~/ l@aeurestraightedge of flap,frunend to end, follcwingthe cume of ●the heed.
3.9.1 Slide fastenerfinishedmasummmts. Afterstitching,the fruntslide fastenersshallmeasurenot lessthan 1/4 inch lessthanmininnnns=if ied lengthin tile II operation1.d.
3.10 Workmanship.Tne finishedparkashallconformto the qualityofprcductestablishedby this specification.The ~ce of defectsshallnot excesdthe applicableacceptablequalitylevel.
4. QJAL1’IYASSURAKE PF?3VISIO14S
4.1 Responsibilityfor inspection. Unlessotherwisespecifiedin thecontractor purchaseorder,the contractoris responsiblefor the perfonmnceof all inspectionreguinmmte (examinationsand tests)as spcified herein.Exceptas otherwisespecifisd in the contractor purchaseorder,thecontractormy use his a.m or any other facilitiessuitablefor the perform-ance of the inspectionrequirsmmtes~ified herein,unlessdisappruwd bythe Government.The Goverment reservesthe rightto performany of theine~ione set forthin this specificationwheresuch inspectionsare desmSnecessaryto ensuresuppliesaml servicesconformto prescribedrequ”lr=mnti. 1
4.1.1 Resccmsibilitvfor canpliance.All item shallmet all rquire-mente of sections3 and 5. The inspectionset forthin thiss~if icationshall&cam a put of the contractor’soverallinspectioneyetenor qualityP-m. me hence of any inspectionr=quir=mnte in the specificationshallnot relievethe contractorof the responsibilityof ensuringthat allproductsor suppliessulmittsdto the Governmnt for acceptanceccnplywithall requirem3nteof the contract. samplinginspection,as part ofmnuf acturingo~atione, is an acceptablepracticeto ascertainconfonnsnceto the requirements,however,this does not authorizesuhnissionof kno.+ndefectivematerial,eitherindicatedor actual,nor does it ccmnittheGovernmentto acceptdefectivennterial.
4.1.2 Responsibilityfor dimnsioml rSQUirOnente. Unlessotherwisespecifid in the contractor ~haee ofier,the contractoris responsiblefor ensuringthat all specifisd dimensionshavebeen met. when dimensionscannotbe examinedon the end item,inspectionshallbe made at any point,orat all point9in the manufacturingprocessnecessaryto ensurecmpliancewith all di.mneioml requi~ts.
4.1.3 Certificateeof ccrmliance. When certificatesof ccnplianceamssukndttsd,the Coverment resemes the rightto inspectsuch item todeterminethe validityof the certification.
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4.2 Classificationof inspectiona. The inspectionrequirsmantsepecifisdhereinare classifiedas follme:
4.3 Firstarticlein.meetion. When a firstarticleis rquirsd (see3.1ad 6.2),it shallte examinedfor the defectsspecifiedin 4.4.2and 4.4.3and shallbe teetedfor the characteristicsspecifisd in 4.4.4.
4.4 @ility conformanceinsDection. Unlessotherwises~ified, samplingfor inspectionshallk in acco~ with MTL-S71D-105.
4.4.1 Canuonentd materialin.meetion. In accordancewith 4.1,ccnponentsand materialsshallbe inspectedin accomiancewith all therequircmnts of referenceddocumnts unlessothemise excluded,antmded,mdif id, or qualifiedin thiss-if icationor applicablepurchasedcxmmnt.
4.4.1.1 Camonent and materialcertification.Unlessotherwisespecifisda certificateof cmpliance will be acceptableas evidencethat the heatsealingtaps confoms to the ~te s+=ifi~ in 3.3.5.
4.4.2 End itm visualexamination.The end item shallbe emndned forthe defectslistedin tile IV. The lot sizeshallbe ~resssd in uniteofparkas.The sanpleunit shallbe one parka. The inspectionlevelshallbe IIand the acceptablequalitylevel(AQL),expreessdin term of defectsperhondredunite,shallbe 2.5 formjor defectsand 15.0 for (mjor and minorcabined) defects.
TAELE IV. M itenvisualdefects
ClassificationExamine Eefect Maior Minor
?&terialdefe=te Any smash,mltiple flcator loosem damgee Slub
W -t, streak,or stainof a pmna-nentmture on any portionof garmmtwhichwouldbe visiblewhen parkaismm
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‘rAmJZIv. H itm visualdefects(cent‘d) ●Claesification
Examine Eefect Maior Minor
Cleanliness(cent‘d) Ramvable spot,streak,or stainonoutsideof parkaThreadends not tri.nmdthroughoutparkaAny holdingor tastingthreadsvisibleon outsideof the finish-ed parkawhen applicable
Any defectiveccnpment J/AnY -nent ~ mdttedAny +med operationanittedorm=ly performed1/
Cmponent endI Sesanbly
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Any drawcoficaughtin hm ortunnel stitchingrestrictinguseof &aKcordAny end not heat searedAny drawcordanittedAny end not knottedAny drawcordinsufficientinlength
Any tarrellockanittedFbt caughtin centerbartack
AnY ~ of slidefastenerbent,broken,othemise defectiveNat closingas specifisdLengthnot as spxifiedColornot as SpecifidThongnot as specified
AnY Part of *s*ly tissing,mis-mtsd, broken,cracked,bent,notsecurelyclinched,affectingfunction:- two or nnre snap fasteners- one snap fastenerOne or mm clinchedtoo tightlycuttingSurmundirq fabricInoee,i.e., socketor stud spinefreelyor wobblesin comectionportionsOne or mre havingruughor sharpadge
Accuracvof seam twistd, Pleated,orSeanl.inj puckerd Al -
Partof parkacaughtin any un-relatedoperationor stitchingl/Threadbreaksecuredby stitchingback Of the breakleesthan 1/2inchEmlsof all seam ad stitchingswhen not caughtin otherseam orstitchi.m,backpackedleesthan1/2 inch-”
Colornot as specifiedGage of stitchingnot as specified
●E@ of seamtap less than 1/8inch fmn S- allwancsseam-F liftingoff fabricVisiblescmching (heatdegradationof fabricon the laminate)inSXCY3SSof 3/16inchwidthOr 1/2inch in lengthat any locationalonga tapedseam
@en seams More than 1/8 inchup to 1/4 inchl.$orethan 1/4 inch
rKn’E:Gne or mm brokenor two or nrxecuntinuoueskippedor run-offstitchesconstitutean open seam.m doublestitchedseam, a seamis consideredopenwhen one or kothsidesof the seam is qen. Rawe@e not SSCUrSIYcaughtin stitch-ing shallbe classifiedas an openseam.
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TABLE IV. ~ itm visualdefects(cent‘d) ●I Claesification
Iwmine &fect Maior Minor
Seamsandstitchings
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than 2 inches- mm than 2 inchesTighttension(stitchesbreakwhennorml strainis appliedto theseamor stitching)Missing,broken,or skippedstitches2/
IESS thanMinlnlunlSpecified:- one stitch- two or mre stitchesI.txethanmxinnnnspecified
Flapattachedcrookedly,i.e.,distancebetweensidesof pccketand undersideof openedflapvaryby mm than 1/4 inchPocketor flapprly shapedFlap not coveringfrontor backedgeof pocketby 3/16or more
Any seam tapenot locatedasspxified
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Any heat sealingrepairsextendingbeyond15 inchesin length~/hforetha n~rqair sonanyoneiixmAl
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Variationin shadewithinan out-sidepartJ/
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Partssuspectedas beingshadedshallbe examinedat a distanceof3 feetagainstthe backgroundofthe otherparteand colorsof thearmnt. When the shadediffer-9ence is madly discernibleundertheseexaminingccmiitions,itshallbe scoredas a shadd part.
~even by 1/4 inchor nure atbottanwhen fastenedUnevenby 1/4 inchor tmre at neckwhen fastemd
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TAELE IV. Eh.iitm visualdefects(cent‘d) ●Claesification
Examine Defect Maior Minor
Had flap Smpe not in locationsepecified 138Imp .feAmlerenot in locationsspecified 139Nat heatsealed 140
~/ ‘1%.isdefectshallbe scoredas mjor when seriouslyaffectingsemice-abilityad as minorwhen affectingsemiceabilitybut not seriously.
4.4.3 End itm dimneional emnimtion. ‘IRSend item shallke examinedfor conformanceto the dimneione specifiadin tile III. Any d.imneionnotwithinthe specifiedtoleranceshallbe claesifie5 as a defect. The lot sizeshallte expressedin uniteof one parka. The sampleunit shallbe oneparka. ‘I% inspectionlevelshallb S-3 and the AQL, expressedin term ofdefectsper hundredunite,shellbe 4.0.
4.4.4 End it5n testing. The * itms shallbe testedas specifiedin4.5.1for conformanceto the leakagerequirementin 3.6.2. The lot eizeshallbe expressedin uniteof parkas. The sampleunit shallbe one Pka.The inepction levelshallbe S-2 and the ACIL,expressedin termsof defectsper hundrd units,shallbe 6.5 for test failures. ●4.4.5 Pacbainq examimtion. The fullypackagedeml it6nsshallbe
examinedfor the defectslistedbelcw. The lot size shallbe expressedinunitsof shippingcontainers.The sampleunit shallbe one shippingcontainerfullyPckagd. ‘me inspectionlevelshallbe S-2 ard the F@,expressedin terlmof defectsper ~ unite,shallbe 2.5.
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Marking (exterior Cxnitted;incorrect;illegible;of impropereize,and unit packe) location,sequence,or mthcd of application.
● Content Numberof ~ks per containeris nure or less thanreguired.IISizeshu.inon one or mre parkasnot as specifiedon shippingcontainer.l/
~/ For this defect,one containerin the sampleshallbe examined.
4.4.6 Palletizationexamination.The follypackagedand Wlletizsd enditslneshallbe examinedfor the defec@ listedkelcw. ‘l’helot size shallbeexpressedin unitsof plletizd unit loads. The sampleunit shallbe onepalletizedunit load,fullypackaged.,. The inspectionlevelshallke S-1 and
J the AC&, eY@KESSedin termsof defectsper hundredunits,shallhe 6.5.
Palletization Palletpatternnot 65 sp5cifisd.Load not bondsdas specifisd.
weight SxcesdsmxinnnnloadMnlits.
Marking Qnitted;incorrect;ill@ble; of @roper size
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4.5 Mthde of testinq.
4.5.1 H@roetatic resistancetest. The hydrostaticresistanceof sealedseamareasof the parkashallbe teetsdin accordancewith Method5516 ofFED-SID-191,exceptfor the follcwing:The testmy te performd on anydevicewhich teststhe sam specimn area,at the equivalentpressure. Thehydrostatichead shallbe 50 an pressurefor 3 minutes. The parkashallbeteetedat fourdifferentlocationsas follcwe: one on hood seam,one onjunctureof hood & neck seam (exceptpi-t seam area),one on cornerofleft sleevepocket,and one on straighttorsoseam. Evidenceof leakageinone or mre seam locationsshallbe considereda test failure.
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5.1 preservation.Presemationshallbe levelA or CanK=ial, asspecified(see6.2).
5.1.1 -1 A preeemation. Sach parka,havingall fastenersclosed,shallhave the arm foldeddam the fzuntwith the cuffeeven at the waist.The parkashallthen be foldedacrossthe frontat the insideedge of eachsleeve. The finalfoldsshallbe acccnplishedby foldingthe waist up thefronttotheneck andthehocd foldedoverthe waistat the neck. ‘I?v=fOlded
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PFU5CSshallh&e dimneions not exceeding11 inchesby 15 inches. The parhshallhe placd in a close-fittingclearpolyethylenebag conformingtoA-A-50083or type I or II, style1 or 2 of PPP-B-26. The style1 bag shallhave a 1/4 inch hole locatedneara lmttm comer to allcwair to escape. ASan alternateto the specifiedclosure,a flapand reversetuck my be used.
5.1.2 Ccnmsrcial. Parkasshallbe preservedin accordancewithASIM D 3951.
5.2.1 LevelA CtlCkinq.‘ihelvepmkae of one size only,preeervd asspecifiedin 5.1, $hdllbe packedwithina snug-fittingf”~ shippingcontainerconformingto styleI?SC-L,classweather-resistant,gradeV2s ofPPP-B-636. The shippingcontainershallbe fittedwith a kox linerconform-ing to classheather-resistant,varietyIXi,gradeV15C of PPP-B-636. LevelAunit Pcke ehallbe @eked flat,t$m in length,one in width,and six indepth. Approximatedimneions of the containerare 23 inchesin length,15inchesin width,and 15 inchesin depthand are furnishedas a guideonly.Each shippingcontainershallbe closedin accordancewith mthod III,waterprcmfedin accordancewith mthod V, and reinforc@ as specifiedin thea%nd.ix of ppP-B-636,exceptthatthe ine~ion shallbe in accordancewith4.4.5. Shippingcontainersshallbe arrangedin unit loadsin acco*ewith MIL-L-35078for the type and classof leadspecifid (see6.2).Strappingshallbe limitedto non-metallicstrapping,exceptfor type 11,classF loads.
5.2.2 @vel B mckinq. Twelveparkasof one sizeonly,preservedassFecified in 5.1, shallbe ~ckd withina snug-fittingf”&srbcad shippingcontainerconformingto styleF?SC-L,classdawstic, grade275, varietySW ofPPP-B-636.The shippingcontainershallbe fittedwith a box linerconformingtn classdaneetic,varietyIX7,grade275 of PPP-B-636. LevelA unit packsshallte packedflat,two in length,one in width,and six in depth.Approximateciimneionsof the containerare 23 inchesin length,15 inchesinwidth,and 15 inchesin depthand are furnishd as a guideonly. EachshippingcontainershallEe closd in accordancewith mthod II as s~i fiedin the appendixof PPP-B-636,exceptthatthe inspectionshallbe inaccordancewith 4.4.5.
5.2.2.1 Weather-resistantfih@mard container. When ~ified (see6.2),the shippingcontainershallbe a gradeV3c, V3s, or V4S fi&rbard boxfabricatedin accodance with PPP-B-636and closadin accordancewith mthcdIII as specifiedin PPP-B-636,exceptthat the inspectionshallbe inaccordancewith 4.4.5.
5.2.3 Ccmmrcial cackinq. Parkasof one sizeonly,preservedas specifiedin 5.1, shallbe packedin acmniance with ASIM D 3951.
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5.3 Palletization.When specifisd(see6.2),prkas Pcksd as specifiedin 5.2.2or 5.2.3,shallbe palletizedon a 4-wayentrypalletin accodancewith load typ Ia of MIL-SID-147.Pallettype shallbe ~ I (4-wayentry),type IV, or typ V in accordancewith MIL-SID-147.Palletsshallhfabricatedfranwocd gmuF5, I, II, III,or IV of MIL-S’IB_731.~~ ~load shallbe bondedwith prhary and sscmdary strapsin accomiancewithbondingmans C and D or filmbmd.ingmans F or G. Palletpatternshallbenumber3 in accordancewith the appendx of MIL-SilJ-147.
5.4 Marking. In additionto any SWial mrking requiredby the Contractor purchaseoxder,unit packs,shippingcontainersand ~lletized unit loadsshallbe mrked in accordancewith MIL-sID-129or ASR.iD 3951,as applicable.
5.4.1 Polvethvlenebaaaedunit recks. Polyethylenebaggsdunit packsshallhave the requiredinformationlegiblyprintedor stampedin blackdirectlyon the bag acmes the centerfaceor on a whitepaper labelinaertadwithinthe bag so as to permitreadyidentification.‘JTYSbag or lakelshallindicatethe follcwinginformation:
StncknumberNanenclatwresize@antity
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(Thissectioncontainsinformationof a generalor explanatorynatwe thatmy be helpful,but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intemkd use. Theprka isintendedfor useby msnbersof the= t of Defenseas a cmyyment of the ExtendsdCold WeatherClothing
Title,numberand date of this apecification.Size (see1.2).Issueof ECK)ISSto be citedin the solicitation,and if required,the specificissueof individualdocumnte referenced(see2.1.1and 2.2).When a firstarticleis required(See3.1,4.3,and 6.3).bavelsof preservationand packing(see5.1 W 5.2).TYPS ami ChSS Of unit loadrequired(SSS5.2.1).When weather-resistantgradefikrkard shippingcontainersars-= for levelB ~cking (SSS5.2.2).When palletir.ationis required(see5.3).
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6.3 First‘@icle. When a firstarticleis reguired,it shallbeinspectedand approvedunderthe a~ropriate pruvisioneof FAR 52.209. Thefiret articleshouldbe a preprcductionsanple. The contractingofficershouldspecifythe appropriatetypeof firstarticleand the numberof uniteto be f-shed. The contractingofficershouldalso includes~if icinstructionsin acquisitiondccumnts regamiingarrangemnta for selection,inspection,and approvalof the firetarticle.
6.4 Standards.amlee. For accessto standardsamples,addressthecontractingactivityissuingthe invitationfor bidsor rqueet for proposal.
6.5 Alternativeseam tace set-upOrucedures. AS with any seamtape, it is “alwaysbeet to comult the seamtapemanufacturerfor recmmmded settingedependingon the type of tapingmachineutilized. Hmever, it hae beendeterndmd that the follcwingset-upproceduresofferthe best resultsfortapingthe polyolefin baesdmterial with the alternativetape:
Set the seam tap mch.inenozzleas clostto 1/16inchard es evenlyalignedas possibleto the edgesof the seamtapewithouttouchingthesdheeivelayer. Adjustthe heat settingand run at the dee~ ruller I
speedwithmt exceeding20 feetper minute. Placean uneeamd sampleofoptionalmaterialfacedam intothe rollers. Set the rollerpreesm soas to createa pstitiva feedwith no slippage. Whilebondingthe tapeonto the materialknit backing,adjustthe nozzleair pressuresuch thatonly the fabricknit backingis scorchedwithina 3/8 to 5/8 inchcenterarea relativeto heat mf lectedoff the tape. This conditioncan &achievedueinga very lcw nozzlepressure. undernu c“Lrculmtancesmy ●the optionalmterial knitbackingbe scorchd a full 1 inchwidthorleakagewill occur. Also,any changein heat settingversusrollerspeedwill createvaryingreflectedheat scorchingpatterns. l’herefore, thenozzlepressureshouldte changed. Recordthe settingeto achievethecorrectreflectedscorchingpattern.
6.6 subjectterm (keymrd) listing.
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6.7 ChancF=frun previousissue. Asterisksam not used in this revisionto identifychangeswith respectto the previousissue,due to theextensivenessof the changes.
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II. ~epreparingativi~ muficompleteblmks 1, 2.3, and 8. In block 1, botitiedocumentnumb erandrevisionIettershould be given.
2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4,5,6, and 7.
3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.
NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarif i cation ofrequirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization towaive any potion of the referenced document(s) or to amend conwafiual requiremen~.
1. 00 CUMENT NUMaER 2. DOCUMENT DATE (mMMDO)l;. RECO’tiM tiD ,A W’*G E: MIL-P-44188C.-, .’ 1991 June12
DOCUMENT TITLE
PARKA, COLD NEATHER , CAMOUFLAGE
NATURE OF CHANGE (@.riw paragraph number ●d include pmpased rewrne. if posrible. Amach extra sheen as neeaed.1