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MUITARY SPECIFICATION

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Research,Development,and En~ineeringCenter,-&parbmmt of the Armyand is availableforuse byall DepartmentsandAgenciesof the Deprtmnt of lkfense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 scope. Thisspecificationcoversa suvival vest,withor withcutcomponentsto be wornby aircrw personnel.!t’heve stispartofanaircrwsurvivalsystm. This is a specialpurposeLifeSupprt ClothingadEquipnent(LSC&E)item. All Governmentadministrativeand surveillanceproceduresapplicable to EXE i&nS shallke invokedin accordancewiththecontractor pmchase order(see6.2).

1.2 Classification.The vest shall be in the following -s and sizes as!q?ecified(See6.2).

Type I - Vest!I@e 11 - Vestwithcomponents

Scheduleof sizes

x-small Mall Medium Large X-Large

2. APPLICABLEEOCWENE

2.1 Governmnt documents.

Beneficialcmnents (reccmmdations,additions,deletions)and anypertinentdatawhichmay be usedin iqxovi.ngthisdmum?nt shouldbeaddressd to: U.S.Amy I?atickResearch,Developmt, and EngineeringCenter,I’Jatick,MA 01760-5019by usingthe Standmd“zationDocumentImprovementProposal(DDFom 1426)appearingat the end of thisckx=umntor by letter.

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2s1.1 Specifications,stadardsfand~b. The followingspecifica-tions, s~r andhandbmks fomapart of thisdccumentto the extentspwifiedherein. Unlessotherwises~ified, theissuesof thesedocumentsarethoselistedin the issueof theDepartmentof DefenseIndexofS@cificationsand Standards(D3DISS)andsupplenmtthereto,citedin thes~licitation(see6.2).

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

A-A-50041A-A-50083V-F-106V-!lY295~P-416DDD-L-20

PPP-B-26PPP-B-636

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MILITARY

MIL-B-18MIL-R-3390MII-W-4088MIL+5038

MIL-W-5664MIL-c-10436

MII-S-17980MIL-M-18371MrL-F-21840MIL-L-35078

MIL-L-38217MIL-L-38484MU-C-43128MIL-W-43668MIL-W-43685MIL-W43709MIL-C-43842M3L-C-43989MJL-P-44407MJIJ-P-51409

MIZ-D-51490MIL-R-81493

SmpLink, Mountain,Piton,Iocki.ngEag,Plastic,FoldedGmnentFastener,Slide,InterlockingThread,NylonPlating,Cadnium(ElectrdepOsit@Iabel,ForClothing,~page, --%J%(GeneralUse)

wg, Plastic (*eral ~=) .Eoxes, Shipping, Fikboa.d

E?attexy, DryRings,IkeWebbing,T&xtile,WovenNylonTape,TexCileandWehbing,Textile,F@infOrCiXIg,Nylon

W&bing, ~le, ElasticCanPass, MagneticrUnmunted: Iensatic,Iminous5 Degreeand20Mil GraduationsSeaMarkerPacket,InflatableSurvivallk@xnentMirror,_ency Signaling,hkwk3Fastener,Tapes,HookandImp, SyntheticIOads,Unit;Flqarationof SmiperishableSubsistenceItms; Clothing,Personaland-page, ** SpecifimtionForLight,l@rkerDistreSsLifepreserver,Underem,PneumaticCloth,PlainWeave,Nylon,WaterRe@lent, cG-106Webbing,T&xtile,RxhxcedorMultifil~ntWebbing,Tape,Textile,AramidF-rTape,lkxtiletAramidc~oth,oXfONi,AramidCloth,Knitted,Raschel,AramidPacketsforVest,Aircrew,SurvivalPaper,ChmicalAgentDet@or VQI,AEC-M8,BookletofDetectorKit,ChemicalAgentRadioSet,AN/PRC-90

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STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-595-FED-sn3751 -

MILITMY

MIL-STD-105-

MIL-SZD-129-MIL-srD-147-MIL-STD-970-

MS 22018 -MS 70101 -

SurvivalKit, IndividualAiman (F’laslquard)Cloth,Plainand EasketWeave,AramidSignalKit, Pemonnel, Distress,A/P25S-5A

colorsused in Governmntmomremmtstitches,Seam, and stitching

Sax@ing Proceduresand Tablesfor Insp=tionbyAttributesMarkingfor Shipnentand StoragePalletizedUnit IaadsStmdards and Specifications,CM= of l?mxedenmfor the selectionofSmp, ParachuteHarnessQuickFit EjectorAdapt=, Reversible, Quick llt, 500 Jbs.r 2-3/4I&h

(Unlessotherwiseindicat*, copiesof federald militaryspecifications,standards,and handbooksare availablefranthe Staxkmh“zationDocumentsOrderDesk,Building4D, 700 RobbinsAvenue,Philadelp~a,PA 19111-5094.)

2.1.2 OtherGovernmnt documnts, CbVJiIICTS, and uublications.ThefollowingotherGovernmentdocuments,drawings,and @lications forma partof thisdocumentto the extentspecifiedherein. Unlessothemise specified~the issuesare thosecitedin the solicitation.

DRAWII?GS

U.S. ARMY NATXK RESEARCH,DEV’ELOFMEZ?l’,AND lZNGINEERIWCENTER

2-1-2247 - Container,Underarm,LifePreservec,Nbdified

(Copiesof drawingsare availablefrunthe U.S.Army IiatickResearch,Development,and EngineeringCenter,A!ITN:SITUW2-UX,Natick,MA01760-5017.)

JOll?I’C@MI’ITEEON PRDTI’IIW3(JCP)PUBLICATIONS

JCP-A-60 - Gkmrnment PaperSpecificationStan&u@JCP-L-50 - Government PaperSpecificationStmc&ds

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(Copiesmay be obtainedfrm thesuperintendentof Documents,U.S.Governlnent Printingoffice,Washington,DC 20402.)

2.2 Non-Governmentpublications.The followingdocments forma ~ ofthiSdocment to theextentspcifiedherein. Unlessoth=wisesp=cifi~~the issuesof thedocumntswhichareDOD adoptedarethoselistedin theissueof thetXX31SScitedin thesolicitation.Udess othemiseqxxifi@#the issuesof documentsnotlistedin the issueof theDODISSarethe issues

ts citedin thesolicitation(see6.2). ,of thedocumen

AMERICANSCZIE!TYFORTESITNGAND MMEMALS (AsuM)

D 3951 - StandardPracticeforCcmnercialPactiging

(Applimtionsforcopiesshouldbe addressdto theAmericanSocietyfor!lkstingandMaterials,1916RaceStreet,Philadelphia,PA 19103-1187.)

(Non-Governmntstmdardsandotherpublicationsarenormlly availablefromtheorganizationsthatprepareor distributethedocuments.Thesedocments alsomay be availablein or throughlibrariesor otherinfonmtionalservices.)

2.3 Orderof mecedence. In theeventof a conflictbetweenthetextofthiSdmmmt andthereferencescitedherein,thetextof thisdocumenttakesprecedence.Nothingin thisdocument,however,suprsedesapplicablelawsandregulationsunlessa spcificexmptionhasken obtained.

3. RqXIIREMEFns

3.1 Firstarticle. When specifi~ (see6.2),a sampleshallbe subjectedto firstarticleinspction(see6.3)in accordancewith4.3.

3.2 Guidesm@es. San@=, whenfurnished,aresolelyforguidanceandinfoxmkionto thecontractor(see6.5). Variationsfrcanthisspecificationmay appearin the sample,inwhichcasethisspecificationshallgovern.

3.3 Materialsandcanponents.Thematerialsandcmponentsshallbe as~ified hereinandon theapplicabledrawings.Materialsandcomponentsnotspecifiedshallbe selectedby thecontractorin accordancewithMTL-~970. lhterialsandcanponentsspecifiedin accordancewithMIL-SIY)-970shallnotdegradetheoperational.suitabili~or effestivenessofthevest. It is encouragedthatrecycledmterial be usedwhenpracticalaslongas it meetsthe ~- of thisspecification”

3.3.1 cloth,lmitted,raschel,aramid. Theknitted,aramidclothusedforthebdy of thevestshallbe OliveGreen106andshallconformtoMIL-C-43989.

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3.3.2 Cloth,oxfozrl,aramid. The oxfordaramidclothused for all pocketsshallbe OliveGreen106 and shallconformto ~-C-43842.

3.3.3 cloth,plainweave,aramid. The ararnidclothUS* for the radiopocketand radiopocketback shallke ~ II informing to MIL-C-83429.Thecolorshallbe OliveGreen106.

3.3.4 Fastenertape, hookandlom, svnthetic. The fastenertape shallbe~ I, class1 conformingto NIIL-F-21840.The colorskillk OliveGreen106. me 3/4 inchtapeshallbe used on all pocketsand pocketclosuresandthe 1-1/2inchtape shallbe usd on the waistadjustmnt strapson the rearof the vest.

3.3.5 Webbinq,textile,wovennvion. The nylonwebbingused for the chestadjustmentstrap,leg straps,l= straptunnel,waistadjusbnentstraps,waist adjustmentstraploopsand bottanreinforcementstrapshallbe ~VIII,class1 conformingti MIL-W-4088.The colorshallk OliveDrab 7.

3.3.6 Webbinq,tape,textile,aramidfiber. The webbingused for thepket pull tabs shallbe @pe I confoming to MIL-W-43685.The colorshallbe OliveGreen 106.

3.3.7 Webbinq,textile,elastic. The elasticw@bing usedon the legstrapsand chestadjustmentstrapshall& ~ 11, class1, 1-1/2incheswide confomdng to MIL-W-5664.The colorshallbe OliveGreen106.

3,3.8 Webbinq,textile,texturedor multifilamentnvlon. The webbingusedfor attachingthe “D”ringsforthe rotorblmer attachmnt,msk carrierattachmentand leg strapstorageattachmentsshallbe typ 111conformingtoMIL-W-43668.The colorshallbe Olive~ab 7.

3.3.9 Tape,textile, armid. The tapeused for the slidefastenerxltab shallconformto MIL-T-43709. The colorshallbe OliveGreen106.

3.3.10 Tam and webbina,nvlon. The tapeused to reinforcethewebbingfor the Smp, ParachuteHarness,QuickFit Ejectorshallbe @pa IV, class2,1-1/2incheswide confoxningto MIL+-5038. The tapeused forbindingthevestand formingthe chestadjustmentstraploopsshallbe typeIV, class2of 1 inchwide conformingto MIL+5038. The colorshallbe OliveDrab 7.

3.3.11 Thread,nvion. The threadused on the vestshallbe types1, II,or III,classA, lettersizeE conformingto V+295. The colorshallbeCamuflage Green483 approximatingcolorchip 34094of FED+ID-595. Thefollowingexceptionsshallapply:

a. When typeVIII,class1 of MIL-W-4088webbingis used,exceptinareaswhereWW stitchingis required,the threadshallbe types1, II, or111,classA, lettersizeFF conformingto V+295.

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b. When@pe VIII,class1 ofMIL-W-4088webbingis usedin-swhereM? stitchingis rquixed,the threadshallbe @yes I, II,or III,classA, nti size3 conformingto V-T-295.

3.3.12 Fasteners,slide,interlocking.The slidefastenershallbe typeIV,style8, sizeMHS,14 incheslongwitha brasschainanda blackchemicalfinishand Sh&f.1conformto V-F-106.

3.3.13 I&else Eachvestshallhavea combinationidentificationandinstructionlabelanda sizelakl conformingto tn VI, &ss 14 ofDDD-L-20withthe followingexceptionsandd&il&l-req&axmts.

a.letters,miniMum.

b.it shallshallbe

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The size charactersfortheinstructionlabel,exceptcapitalshallbe 1/16inchmininum.All capitallettersshallbe 3/32inch

The labelmterial shallbe nylonconformingto MIL-C-43128,exceptnotbe [email protected] labelmaterialforclass1dyedMediumGreen614matchingthestandardsample(see6.4).

Therequixedpermnentcoatingshallnotapply.

The kbel shall show fastness to laundering in accoxyhce withof DED-L-20.

3.3.13.1Canbination identification and instruction label. The cunbina-tion identification and instruction label shall contain the followinginformation:

READ THESEJITSI’RUCTICNSC%REFULY

WASHINGINSIRUCl?IONSlXIRVWl!,AIRCREW,SURVTWW

1. Rewovethesurvivalitms frm thepockets.

2. Hand/MachineWashinq.Handwashh warmwater (120%?)andmildlaundrydetergentor machinewashat permnentpresscycle.

3. Rinsirq.Rinse thoroughlyin clearwa.unwaterafterlaundering.Alldetergentsmst be rmoved. Afterrinsing,hangthevestto dripdry ortumbledrywiththetemperaturedialsetat permnentpresscycle.

4. Fixedlaunderingw ocdure. Washthevestaccordingto laundrywashformula“K”of FM-10-17.Lightlyextract,thentumbledry at 180%(82°C)mlximml.

5. Fieldlaunc& Prccedure.Washthevestaccordingto laundrywashfornmla“1”of m 10-28(I.Lightlyextract,thentrebledry at 180%(82°C)mximnl.

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6. D3 NOl?STARCHOR USE CHIORINEBLEACHUNDERANY HITIONS.

7. DO NUI DRY CLEAN. DO NUT REFKNETHISL?N3EL.

8. WARNING: Iaunderwith the slidefastenerandtapesengaged. Do not presshook and loop fasteners.

3.3.13.2 Size label. The sizelabelshallcontaintion for each size.

X-smlll small

chest: Under 33 inches Chest:Waist: Under 27 inches waist:

G2?212

Chest: 42-45incheswaist: 36-39inches

33-37inches27-31inches

chest :

waist:

hook and kOp fastener

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Medium

chest : 38-41inchesWaist: 32-35inches

-45 inchesover 39 inches

3.3*14 Operator’smnual. An operator’smnual shallbe furnishedby thecontractorwith eachvest assembly. The mnual shallbe placedin the @etindicatedon figure1. The printing,collation,foldingand stitchingof themanualshallbe in acco*ce with the standardsample(see6.4). The covershallbe a vellumfinishwhitepaperconformingto JCP-L-50,130 poundmightbasis20 by 28 inchesper 1000sheets(see4.4.1.2). The text paper shallbewhiteoffset book paperconformingto JCP-A-60,120poundweightbasis25 by38 inchesper 1000sheets.

3.3.15 Rinas,dee. Ringsused for the rotorblowerattachment,maskcarrier attachmentand leg strapstorageattachmentsshall@ class1, s~le1, sizeX, with an “A”dimensionof 3/4 inch confoming to MIL-R-3390.Thecolorshallbe black.

3.3.16 “V” rinq. The ringsused on the leg strapattachmentsshallbe the“Ring ‘V’TargetSafetyWebbing”of AI?PN 54A90B2(see6.5). ‘Me colorshallconformto type 11, class2 of ~P-416 and shallbe blackchrmate.

3.3.17 Smp, parachuteharnessuuickfit eiector. The quick fit ejec%orsnapused on the leg strapsshallconformto MS 22018. The colorshallconfom to type 11, class2 of CIQ-P-416and shallbe blackchrcmte.

3.3.18 Admter, reversible,auick fit,auxilliarva.?mmt . The adapter

used on the chestadjustmentstrapshallhe cadniumplatedand conformtoMS 70101. The colorshallqonformto type 11, class2 of QQ-P-416and shallbe blackchromte.

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3.3.19 Smp link,mountain,Diton,Icckinq.The snaplinkusedon thecheststrapsshallconformto typeIIIof A-A-50041.Thecolorshallbeblackchrcmte.

3.3.20 Vestccmonents. l?heccwgxmentsof thevestshallbees specifiedin tableI. Eachc~nent shallconfom to theapplicabledocumentcit~therein,or as otherwises~ified. In assmblingccnponentsof thevest,eachvestshallincludethe itms listedin table1, unlessotherwisespecified.The capments shallke includd in the@ets specifiedonfigure1. ●

TABLE1. Vestcomonents

ApplicableNomenclature Document unit Quantity

Mirror,emergency,signaling,t= 1, ChSS 1 (6350-00-105-1252)Cotnpass,mgnetic,unmuntd(6605-00-151-5337)

Lightnarker,diStH3SS,typeI,cbss 2, SEU-5/E(6230-00-938-1778)Flash- (6230-00-401-2285)Paper,chemicalagentdetector(6665-00-050-8529)Signalkit,persomeldistress,A/P25S-5A(1370-00-490-7362)Signal,smke and illumination,MK24 (1370-01-030-8330)Radioset,AN/PRC-90,survival(5820-00-782-5308)

Battery,nonrechaqeable,BA 1568/U(6135-00-838-0706)

S= mrker packet,fluorescein(6850-00-270-9986)

Lifepreserver,undemnn,LPU-lo/P,pneumatic(4220-00-850-8655)Detectorkit,chemicalagentM256(6665-01-133-4964)

Packet,basic,@pe IPacket,medical,typ IIPacket,firstaiddressingandwaterstoragebag,~ IIIPacket,combatcasual~blanket,Qq)eIv@erator’smanual

MIIL-M-18371 Each 1

MIL-C-10436 Each 1

MIL-L-38217MIL-S-81941

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MIL-P-51409

MIL-S-83352

Each 1

Each 1

Each 2

NmrR-81493 Each

MIL-B-18 Each

MIL-S-17980 Each 1

3.3.20.1 Each 1

MrL-D-51490MIL-P-44407MIL-P-44407

EachEachEach

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MIL-P-44407 Each

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J/ Only the flashguardof MIL-S-81941is required. It is usedwith theLightMrker, Distress

~/ Itemprocuredseparatelyand issuedby unit ccmmndem in the field.

3.3.20.1 Lifeweserver. The lifepreservershallconformtotherec@re-rnents of MIL-L-38484rwith the followingexceptions:

a. The adjustableharnessand belt sha.11notke includedon the lifepreserver.

b. The dimensionsand designshallbe as specifiedonllrawing2-1-2247.

3.4 Aqeofccnnponents. Unlessotherwisespecifid~the contractingofficer(see6.2),the vest ccinponentsshallhave Eeenmnufacture dwithi.none year priorto the dateof delivery.

3.5 Desire. The vest consistsofaraschel knittedaramidclothbody and12 aramidoxfordcloth~kets whichare intendedfor storageof survivalitms (seefigure1). The vest has rescueliftstrapsand quickreleasemechanism for emergencyr~very operations.

3.6 Patterns. StandardpatternS,to be used for cuttingthe contractor’sworkingpatterns,will k furnishedby the GOvemmnt. The standardpatternsshallnot be alteredin any way and are to be used as a guidefor cuttingthecontractor’s workingpatterns. The working~tterns shallke identicaltothe standardpatterns. The patternsprovidea 3/8 inchseamallmance.

3.6.; Listof patternparts. The cmponents of the vest shallbe cut frmthe materialas specifiedin accordancewith the patternpartsindicatedbelow.

Material Nomenclature Parts !!

Cloth,knitted, raschel, Rightfront 1:

aramid Left tint 1Back 1

Cloth,oxford,aramid Signalpocket 1Signalpocketflap 1Radioset pocket 1~dio set pocketback 1Radioset pocketflap 1Packetpocket(basicand medical) 2Packetpockethck (basicand medical) 2Packetpocketflap (basicand medical) 2Cmpass and mirrorpocket 2Ccnpassand mirrorpocketflap 2

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Material Ncmnclature Parts

cloth,OXfOKd,arainid fightmarkerdistresspocket(cent‘d) Lightmrker distresspocketflap

SeamrkerpxketSeamarkerpocketflapoperator’smnual pocket

~ti~ke~a -t flap ●

-pocket flapInsidePocket(fortypes111and IVsurvivalpackets)

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cloth, plainweavez Radiosetpocketback 1’a.ramid Radiosetpocket 1

Webbing,textile, Mjustablestrap 2wovennylon Tunnel 2

3.7 Construction.The constructions~l confominall respectsto ther~n~ wifi~~~le II andh~ti=

3.7.1 Stitches,seam, andstitchinq.All stitches,seams,stitchingIq@esandstitches~ inchspecifiedin tableII shallconformtoFEO+ID-751.Seamallowancesshallbe maintainedwithseamssmn so thatnorawaiges,runoffs,twists,pleats,puckers,or openseam willresult.WhenWo or moremethodsof seamor stitch@@s aregivenforthesam operation,anyonemayk used. Theheightof overedgestitchingshallbe 3/16to 1/4inch. Unlessotherwisespecified,dge stitchingshallbe 1/4to 5/16inchesfrm edge.

3.7.1.1Threadbreaksandendsof Sf2i3NLS.Endsof all stitchingshallkbackstitchedor overstitchednot less- 1/4inch=ept wh~ ends~turnedunderin a hemor caughtin otherseamsor stitching.Threadtensionsshallbe maintainedso thattherewillbe no loosestitchingresultinginloosebobbinor topthreador excessivelytightstitchingresultinginpuckeringof thematerialssewn. The lockshallbe embeddedin themterialsSm ●

3.7.1.1.1RePairsof stitching.Re@xs of stitchingshallbe as follows:

a. Whenthreadbreaks,skippedstitches,run-offs,or bobbinrunoutsoccurduringstitching,the stitchingshallbe repairedby restartingthestitchinga mininumof 1/2inchbackof theendof the stitching.A/

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b. Exceptforprestitching,threadbreaksor two ormre consecutiveskippedor run-offstitchesnotedduring~on of the itemshallberepairedby overstitching.The stitchingshallstarta lninimmof 1/2 inchin back of the defectivearea,continueoverthe defectivearea,and continuea rnininunnof1/2 inchbeyondthe defectiveareaontothe =is~g stitching.looseor excessivelytightstitchingshallbe repai.red~mving thedefectivestitchingwithoutdamgingtie materials,and restitchingin therequiredmanner. ~/

~/ Whenmakingthe aboverepi.rs,the endsof the stitchingam notmquiredtobebackstitchsd.

3.7.2 ~d=. E?artacksshdl~ 1/4 to 3/8 inchlong,unlessotherwisespecified,and be free frcmthreadbreaksand loosestitching.

3.7.3 Fusinuofendsofnv lon tape andwebbing.and webbingshallbe fused. The a~tm =ed mbe capableof providingsufficientheat to provideendsof the tapeyarnsfusedtogether.

All endsof nylontapefusethetapeends shalla smoth edgewith the cut

3.8 Et. The finishedvest shallaccmnodate the ccrqwents in theirdesignated~kets withoutstrainon the s-. The cmpmmts requiredforthe fit exminationshallbe obtainedfrcmthe contractingactivi~ (see6.4).

3.9 ReDairs. Repairssuchas mends,darns,patches,or splicesare notpermittedon the vest.

3.10 Nkumfacturinqocerationsrearm“ ments. The vest shallbe mnufac-tur~ in accordancewith operationsspecifiedin tableII. The contractorisnot requiredto follm the zct swence of operations.Any additionalMsting or holdingstitchesused to facilitatemanufactureis permissible

~providedthe threadis remmxl or doesnot showon the finishedvest.

3.11 Use of autcmted amarel muirment. Autcmatedapparelequipent mybe used to perfoxnany of the operationsspecifiedin table11,providingthatthe seam and stitchtypeare as specifiedand the finishedcanponentconformsto the requiredconfiguration.When a governmentfurnishedShi3~patternis forwarded,the componentshallconformto thatpattern.

3.12 Fimre. Figure 1 is furnishedsolelyfor guidanceand information.Shouldvariationfrm thewrittenspecificationa- in the figure,thewrittenspecificationshallgovern.

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3.13 WMananshim The end itm shallconformto thequalityof productestablishedby thisspecificationand the ocmrrenceof defectsshallnotexe- the ap@icableacceptablequalitylevels. Ubmst careshallbe takenduringfabricationto ensurequalityworkmanshipand safe~ of the servicepersonusingthe itm.

4. QUALITYASSURANCEPROVISIONS

4.1 ReSl)orisibilityforins-on. Unlessotherwisespecifiedin thecontractor purchaseorder,the contractoris responsibleforthe _omanceof all inspectionreqdxmmts (examinationsand tests)as specifi~ herein.Exceptas otherwisespecifiedin the contractor purchaseorder,thecontractormy use his own or any otherfacilitiessuitablefortheperformanceof the impectionmquirmm ts spcifiedherein,unlessdisa~rovedby the Governmnt. The &wrmen t reservestherightto performanyof the inspectionsset forthin thisspecificationwheresuchinspectionsare deemednecessaryto ensuresuppliesandsmites conformto prescribedr~ts.

4.1.1 Responsibility forccm Iiance. All itms shall”meetall require-mentsof sections3 and 5. The impectionset forthin thisspecificationshallbeccm a partof the contractor’sov=all inspectionsystxmor qualityp-m. me mence of any impectionrequirementsin the specificationshallnot relievethe contractorof the responsibili~of ensuringthatallproductsor suppliessuhitt~ to the@vernmnt foracceptancecomplywithal ~~ of the contract”S-lin9 ~-on~ = - ofmanufacturingoperations,is an acceptablepracticeto ascertainconformanceto rqrhments, however,thisdoesnot authorizesuhnissionof knowndeftive material,eitherindicatedor actual,nor doesit ccmnittheGovernment to acceptdefectivemterial.

4.1.2 Remmsibility fordimensionalremitments. Unlessotherwisespecifiedin the contractor purchaseorder,the contractoris responsibleforensuringthatall specifieddimensionshavebeenmet. Whendimnsionscannot lx? examined on the end item,impectionshallbe madeat any point,orat [email protected] in themanufacturingprocessnecessaryto ensurecanpliancewithall dimensional~-•

4.1.3 Certificatesof cam liance.Whencertificatesof canpliancearesuhnitted,the Govemmnt reservesthe rightto inspectsuchitemstodeterminethevalidi~ of the certification.

4.2 Classificationof inspections. The inspction~~ ~ifiedhereinare classifiedas follows:

a. Firstarticleinspection(see4.3).b. Qualityconformanceimpection(see4.4).

4.3 Firstarticle~ “on. Whena firstarticleis required(see3.1and 6.3),it shallbe examinedas specifiedin 4.4.3and 4.4.4.

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4.4 @alitv conformanceinspection. Unlessotherwisespecified,sanplingfor inspectionshallbperformed in accordancewith ~-StD-105.

4.4.1 cm nentand materialinspection. In accordancewith 4.1,cmpo-nentsand materialsshallbe inspectedin accordancewith all the

ts unlessotkwise excluded,amended,requirementsof referenceddocumenrwxiifid,or qualifiedin thisspecificationor applicablepurchasedccumnt.

4.4.1.1 calm nentand materialcertification.A certificateof compliancemy h acceptableas evidencethatthe canponentsconformto the ~tsspecifiedin 3.3.1through3.3.20.1.

4.4.2 In-wocess inspection.Inspectionof subassembliesshallbe made toascertainthatconstructiondetailswhich~ot be ~ in the finishedproductare in accordancewith specifiedrqrkmen ts. The Govermm treservesthe rightto excludefrm considerationfor acceptance,any materialor servicefor whichin-prccessinspectionhas indicatd nonconformance.

4.4.3 End itemvisualexamination.The end item shallbe exmined forthe defectslistedin tableIII. The lot sizeshallbe expressedin unitsofvests.The sampleunitshallbe one vest. The impsction levelshallbe IIand the acceptablequalitylevel (ZQL),expressedin ternsof clef- perhundrd units,shallbe 2.5 formjor defects,6.5 formjor and minorAccinbineddefects,and 15.0fortotal (major,minorA, a.rdminorB cabined)defects.

TAELEIII. ~ itm visualdefects

ClassificationExamine Defect Major Minor

Cutting Any cmponent partnot cut inaccordancewith ~ “Onallinesindicatedon Patt-, ornot in accordancewith sp=ified=@=n@n-

Fabric

Fastenertape,hookand kOp

Any hole,cut,tear,smash,orbrokm or missingyarnAny abrasionmark

lhy cut, hole,or tearMissinghooksHooksflattenedHookand loopout of alignmentornot ableto be fastenedproperlySet on crookedly

301

101

102

103104105

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TABLE111. E@ itm visualdefects(cent’d)

Classification

Examine Defect Major Minor.

Fastenertape,hookand bOp(cent’d)

Tapeandwebbing,nylon

Webbing,elastic

Ccapnent.5andassembly

Seiunsandstitching

A J5

Widthof hmk andloopnot asspecifiedQ potiionof fasten=tapeattachedto pocketflapHookpxtion of fastenertapeattachedto pocket

rmy hole,cut,tearor frayededgeEndsnot fusedas specifiedNot specifiedwidth

Cut, chafed,abraided,or other-wisedamagedaffectingserviceabilityNot ~ified width

Any ccqment or requiredopera-tionmitted, includingcmponentsto be includedinpocketsof type11 vest (unlessotherwisespecifiedherein)Any componentnotas specifiedAny cmponentparttwisted,dis-torted,pleated,misshaped,tightor full(unlessotherwisespecified)Any o~tion notperformedasspcified(unlessotherwisespscified)Needlechws

Accuracy of seaming:- seamirregular,twistd,

pleatedorwavy

Nc7rE:Pleatss~l be SCOti when theyeXCf2d 1/4inchin leqth and 1/16inchin depthof fold.

- ~ Puckd (SCOIX! Ody whenon majorportionof seam)

- zinypartof vestcaughtin un-relatedoperationor stitching

106107

108

109110

303

202

203

204

205

206

304111

305

306

207

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TABLEIII. @ itemvisualdef~ (cent’d)

ClassificationExamine Defect Major Mimr

307

seams and - Endof Stitchingwhen notstitching(cent’d) caughtin otherseamsor

stitching&KMack@ lessthan 1/4 inch

- Threadbreaks(allstitchtypes)stitchedlessthan1/2 inchl=ymd eachend ofbreak 308

- Endsof a continuouslineofstitchingnot overlappedoroverla~ lessthan 1/2 inch 309

- Endsof stitchingon labelover-lappedwith lessthanthreestitches 310

Cpen seams:- @ to 1/2 inchinclusive 311- mre than 1/2 inch 208

NCYI’E:A seamshallbe classifiedas anopn seamwhen one or mre stitch-es joininga seamare broken,orwhen two or mm consecutiveSki= Or runOff stitchesm=.

Raw edges:

- On outside:- up to 1/2 inchinclusive- more than 1/2 inch

- On inside,more than 1 inch

_: Raw edgesnot securelycaughtinstitchingshallbe classifiedasopenseams.

Gage of stitchingand seamallm-ance:- Irregular,i.e.,unevenlygaged,

or correspondingstitchingsnotUnifomly gaged (tobe SCOAonlywhen conditionexistsonmore than 1/2the lengthof theseam)

312209

313

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314

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TABLEIII. Enditm visualclef- (cent’d)

ClassificationExamine Defect . Major Minor

AB

seams and - Widthnotas spcifiedor notstitching(cent’d) withinrangeof gagespecified

or variesmre than1/16inc~whenno rangeis specified

- Seamallowancenotas speci-fiedorvariesmrethan 1/8inch

Run-offs:Edge-stitching- 1/4to 1/2inchinclusive- mm than1/2inch

Seamorstitch-s:- Not specifiedseamer stitch

- Any lineof stitchingmitted:- affectingserviceabili~

seriously- affectingserviceabilitybut

notseriously

Height of WW stitching less thanspecified by more than 1/8 inch

Height of bxstitching less thanSpecified by more than 1/16 inch

Stitchtension:- Iaosetension,resultingin a

looseseam:- up to 1/2inchinclusive- Imrethan1/2inch

- Tighttension(stitchesbreakwhennormalstrainis applidinthedirech“onof theseamor stitching)

stitcms per inch:All seams:- lessthantheminimum-mrethan themaximum

315

316

317210

211

112

212

113

114

318213

115

214319

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TABLEIII. Enditenvisuahiefects(cent’d)

ClassificationExamine Defect Major Minor

AB

Seams and m: Variationin thenumberof stitch-stitching(cent’d) esperinch causedbyopemtor

speedingup themachineandFUU-ingthe fabricin orderto s~overheavyplaces,or in turningcomers shallke classifiedasfollows:(a) withintheminorB defect

classification- no defect(b) withintheminorA defect

classification- MinorBdefect

Cleanness

Hadware: ~General

I-knls

PNkets and flaps

Noticeablegreaseor oilstainsThreadendsnottrinnr?dthroughout

Broken,damaged,or malfomed;corrodedareas; burrsor ShaIpedgesFinishomittedor notas specifiedSizeor ~ not as specifiedNot assembledas specified,@roperly setor reversed,failingto serveint~ed purpose

Lessthanspecifiedwidthon h-

Edgesof pocketspleatedor twist-ed in stitchingRawdge of pocketor flaphemnotturnedinPocketflaptight,causingfull-ness,twisting,or curlingonpocketflapFlapattachedcrookedly,i.e.,disticebetweensidesor pocketandundersideof openedflapV- ky mre than 1/4inchPocketor flappmrly shapedPocketnotconstmctedor posi-tionedon vestas specifiedFlapnotcoveringfrontor backedgeof pocketby 3/16inchorIIK)re

116

117

118

223

-320321

215

216

217

218

219

220

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TABLE111. End iteinvisualdefects(cent’d)

ClassificationEmnine Defect Major Minor

Reinforcermts

Slidefastener

Pocketsand flaps Pocketflapsnotunifom inwidth(cent‘d) and lengthfrmpxket topecket

~mmthanl/8 inchCut lengthsof hookandloopfor”pocketslessthanspecifiedPccketand flaphmk andlooptapeout of alignmntor notabletobe fastenedproperly

EartaCks One or morebartacksmittedAnybartacknot as specifiedornot in -if iedlocationLoose,incmpleteor brokenstitchingNot s~ified size

Qnittedor dislocated

Slidefastenernotspecifiedtypeor sizeAny partof slidefastenerassemblyomitted,bent,broken,crackedor otherwisedefective,affectfigfunctionTbpends of@enotturnedinandcaughtin the stitchingjoiningslidefasten=to vestShadeof tapenot as specifiedNot functioningproperly,failingto effecta s~ closureor toopenfreely

IWI’E:The slidefastenershallbe fullyclosedandopenedto determineiffasteneroperatessmoothlyandprovidesa s~ closure.

Not specifiedtypeor sizeFastenertapecutor tornFailsto interlockchain

224

225

226227

228

119

120

121

229230

122123

231

322

323

324

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TAELEIII. Enditanvisualdefects(cent‘d)

Classification

Examine Defect Major Minor

Iabd. Qnitted,illegibleorinisplaced 232Not ~ and ChSS S~ifiSd J.24Not positioned as specified 325Not stitched on all four sides 326Iabel stitching through the .

printing 233

Operator’smanual mitted 327

4.4.4 End itemfitexamination.Theend itms shallbe examinedforthedefectslistedin tableIV. The lotsizeshallbe expressedin unitsofvests.The sampleunitshallbe onevest. The inspectionlevelshallbe S-3andtheAQL,expressedin ternsof defectsperhundrd units,shallbe 1.5.

TABLEA?. End itemfitdefects

ClassifimtionExamine Defect Mior Minor

N3TE: Thevestfitexaminationshallbeperformdwiththeccnpnentsforwhichthevestis designed.Theinspectorshallinsertthe canpo-nentsintotheirdesignatedpocketswithouteffortandthepcket flapsshallbe closedto ensureapperfit.

Fitof components Pocketstm smallor large,i.e.,intovestpockets canponentsfailto fitproperly

withinthepcket 101Pocketflapstoosmll or large,i.e.,failto closeproprlyaftercmponentsare insertedintopocket 102Fastenertapefailsto effti aSmQth andsecureclosure 201

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4.4.5 Packaainqexamination.The fullypackagedend item shallbe.examned forthedefectslistedbelow. The lotsizeshallke ~ressed in

units of shippingcontainers.Thesampleunitshallbe one shippingcontainerfullypackaged.The in+=tion levelshallbe S-2andtheAQL,expressedin termsof defectsperhundredunits,shallbe 2.5.

Examine Defect

Marking“ Qnitted;incorrect;illegible;of impropersize,location,sequence,or methodof application

Materials Any ccqonentmissing,damaged,or notas specified

Workmanship Ina@ate ap@icationof ccnponents,suchas:incmpletesealingor closureof flap,impropertaping,loosestrapping,or inadequatestaplingBulgedor distortedcon~ex

Contents Nun&r per containeris moreor lessthanrequired

4.4.6 Palletizationexamination.The fully@&aged andpalletizedenditemsshallke examinedforthedefectslistedbelow. Thelotsizeshallbeexpressedin unitsof palletizedunitloads. The sampleunitshallbe onepalletizedunitload,fullypackaged.The impectionlevelshallbe S-1andtheAQL,expressedin term of defectsper hundredunits,shallbe 6.5.

Examine Defa

Finisheddimensions ~gth, width,or heightexe- specifiedmxhnm~ts

Palletization Palletpatternnot as s-if iedWad noibondedas specified

Weight Exceedsmxilmn loadlimits

Marking Qnitted;incorrect;illc@ble;location,sequence,or mthod

5. PACKAGING

ofof

improper size,application

5.1 Preservation.Presemationshallbe levelA.

5.1.1 Packacfinaof vest. Thepackagingof thevestmustmet thecurrentregulationsforthed~tic and internationaltransportationof hazardous

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5.1.2 Vests,tvpe I. Eachvest shallbe zippe??=d,beltkuckled,smp linkbuckledto both chestrescue lift&mess loopsand the leg rescueliftstrapsbuckledto the dee-rings.Eachvest shallb= foldedto ~approximately16 by 10 inches. Eachvest shallbe unit packedin a plasticbag conformingto A-A-50083.

5.1.3 Vests,with ccmonents,tvpe 11. Canponents,preservedas specifiedin tableV, shallbe placd in the packet-sof vest as specifiedin figure1.The lifepreservershallnot be attachedto the vest. Eachvest shallbezippered,beltbuckledand smp linklxdiledto koth chestrescuelift~ess 100ps and the leg rescue liftstrapsbuckledto the Dee-rin~. Eachvestshallbe foldedto measureapproximately18 by 10 inches. Eachvestshallbe unitpackedin a plasticbag confonrdngto A-A-50083.

TABLEV. Presemationof ccmonents

ApplicableNcmnclature document ~ Presemation

Mirror,emergencysignaling,type ICmPass, magnetic,unmount<Lightmarker,distress,- I,Cbss 2, SDU-5/EFbshguadPaper,chemicalagentdetectorDetectorkit,chmical agent,M256@erator’s manualSea markerpacket,fluoresceinLifepreserver,underann,LKJ-10/P,pneumaticSignal,smokeand illumination,MK24Signalkit,~omel d.istress/P25S-5APacket,basic,type IPacket,medical,t~ 11Packet,firstaid dressingandwaterstoragebag,type IIIPacket,c-t casualty,blanket,typelv

MII-M-18371MIL-c-10436

MIL-L-38217MII-S-81941MIL-P-51409MIL-D-514903.3.14

M3L-s-17980

MIL-L-38484~/----

~-S-83352MrL-P-44407MIL-P-44407

MIL-P-44407

MIL-P-44407

5.1.3.15.1.3.2

5.1.3.35.1.3.35.1.3.45.1.3.45.1.3.5I%me

5.1.3.65.1.3.7

LevelA z/LevelA ~/ll?velA ~/

LevelA ~/

,1/ Withmdificationsspecifiedin 3.3.20.1.

~/ LevelA preservationis that s~ified in the applicabledocumnt.

5.1.3.1 Mirror. !lhemirrorshallbeunituacked tiapl=tic~-% 0=003inchthick,conforrrd..ngtot~ I

5.1.3.2 Comass. The ccapssinchthick,conformingtotypeI

or @pe II, ;~le 1 of P~P-B-26.

shallbe unitpackedin a plasticor type 11, style1 of PPP-B-26.

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5.1.3.3 Liuht-leer. l!hebatteryshallbeplacd in the lightandscrewedin partway to secureit but not to engagepower. The flashguardshallbe fittedoverthe light. The entireassemblyshallbe unitPckeda plastichag, 0.003inchthick,confomingto = I or typeII, style1PPP-B-26.

inof

5.1.3.4 Paperand detectorkit. The paperand detectorkit shallbe unitpackedtogetherin a plasticbag,0.003inchthick,conformingto @pe I ortypeII, style1 of PPP-B-26. .

5.1.3.5 0r3erator’smanual. The operator’smanualshallbe unitpackedina plasticbag, 0.003inchthick,conformingto typeI or type11, s~le 1 ofPPP-B-26.

5.1.3.6 LifePreserv=. !Ihetwo contain- shallbe detachedfromtheharnessand the beltrmov~ (see3.3.20.1).

5.1.3.7 Siunals. Eachsignalshallbe unitpackedin a plasticbag, 0.003inchthick,conformingto @pe I or typeII, s~le 1 of PPP-B-26.

5.2 Packinq. Packing shall be level A, B or Ccmnercial.,as specified (see6.2).

5.2.1 LevelA tacking.

5.2.1.1 Vests,tvpe1. M vestsof one typeand sizeonly,preservedas~ifiei in 5.1,shallbe packedin a shi~ing containerconfomingto styleRSC-11,gradeV2s of PPP-B-636.The insidedimensionsof the ship@ngcontainershallapproximate20 inchesin length,16 inchesin width,and 7inchesin depth. Eachshippingcontainershallbe closed,wateqroofedandreinforcedin accordancewiththe appendixof PPP-B-636.Shippingcontainersshallbe arrangedin unit loadsin accordancewithMIL-L-35078for@pe andclassof bad specified(see6.2).Strappingshallbe limitedto nonmetallicstrapping,exceptfor~ II,classF loads.

5.2.1.2 Vests,with coinuonents,&m II. Eachvestwithcattponentsandlifepreserver,preservedas specifiedin 5.1,shallbe pack~ in a shippingcontainerconformingto stylel?sc,gradeV2S of PPP-B-636.The insidedimnsionsof the ship@ng containershalla~roximate18 inchesin length,10 inchesin widthand 6-1/2inchesin depth. Eachshippingmntai.nershallbe closed,waterproofedandreinforcedin accordancewiththe appendixofPPP-B-636. Ship@ng containersshallke arrangedin unit loadsin accordancewithMIL-L-35078for the typeand classof loadspecified(see6.2).Strappingshallbe limitedto nonmetallicstrapping,exceptfor~ II,classF loads.

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5.2.2.1 Vests,tvm I. Ten vestsof one typeand sizeonly,preser=i asspecifiedin 5.1, shallbe packd in a shippingcon-er conformingto styleRSC-IVtypeCl?(varietySW) or SF, classdmestic, grade275 of PPP-B-636.Insidedimensionsof the shippingcontainershallapprcdmte 20 inchesinlength,16 inchesin widthand 7 inchesin depth. Each fihmkc=d shippingcontainershallbe closed,waterproofedand reinforcedin accordancewith theappendixof PPP-B-636.

5.2.2.1.1 Weather-resistantf~ containers.When specified(see6.2),the shippingcontainershallbe a gradeV3c,V3s, or V4S ~ boxfabricatedin accordancewith PPP-B-636and closedin accomiancewithmethodIII as specifiedin the a~ of PPP-B-636.

5.2.2.2 Vests,with ccmonents,@w II. Eachvestwith canponentsandlifepreserver,presemed as specifiedin 5.1,shallbe packedin a ship@ngcontainerconformingto styleRSC-L,gradeV3c of PPP-B-636. Insidedimnsions of the shippingcontainershallapprox.imte18 inchesin length,10 inchesin widthand 6-1/2inchesin depth. I?achfit=bard shi@ngcontainershallbe closed,waterproofedand reinforcedin accordancewith theappndix of PPP-B-636.

5.2.3 Commercialm Ckinq.

5.2.3.1 Vests,when Prccuredseparatelv(SEX?6.21. Vests,preservedasspecifiedin 5.1,shallbe packedin accordancewith ASIllD 3951.

5.3 Palletization.When specified(see6.2),vestspackedas specifiedin5.2.2or 5.2.3,shallh Palletizd on a 4-wayentry-let in accordancewith bad type Ia of MIL-SI’D-147.pallet- shallbe @pa I (4-waYenq)~t~ IV or t~Vof MIL-STD-147.Eachprex loadshallbe boded withprimry and secondaq?stropsin accordancewith bondingmans C and D, orfilmbondingmeansF or G. Palletpatternfor the vestwith ccqonents shallbe number26 and for vestsprocuredseparatelyshallbe n- 35 inaccordancewith the a~ndix of MIL-S’ID-147.

5.4 Mrkinq. In additionto any specialmrking rquired by the contractor purchaseofier,unitpacks,shippingcontainersand palletizedunitloadsshallbe markedin accordancewithMIL-Sl!D-129or A!XD4D 3951,as applicable.

6. NOIES

(Thiss=tion containsinformationof a general. or explanatorynaturethatmay k helpful,but is not mndatory.)

6.1 Intendeduse. The survivalvest is intendedas a survivalald foraircrewpersonnelto h used in both ccnbatand non-canbatmissions. Thevest is intended to carrysurvival itms and aid in EXE?IYSWYreCOVSXYoperations.

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6.2 Acmisitionrmuirmm tso Acquisitiondccumntsfol.lowhg:

nut specifythe

a.

b.

c.d.

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Title,.nmber, anddateof this-if ication.-al previsionsforverificationinspectionof LifeSupportclothingandEql@nent (S* 1.1).Typeandsizerquired (see1.2).Issueof CODISSto be citedin theSO1.iCitZkiOn,and if requind,thespecificissueof individualdocumentsreferenced(see2.1.1and2.2).

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Whenfirstarticleis required(see3.1,4.3,and 6.3).Anywaiverthatis allowedforthevestcmponentagerquk=mmt(see3.4).

Levelsof packing(see5.2).TypeandCkEE of unitload(See5.2.1).Whenweather-resistantgradefikrbmrd shippingcontainersare~ forlevelB packing(s- 5.2.2.1.1).Whenpalletizationis required(see5.4).

6.3 Firstarticle.Whena firstarticleis required,it shallbeinspectedandapprovedundertheappropriateprovisionsof FAR 52.209.Thefirstarticleshouldbe a preprcductionsample.The contractingofficershouldspecifytheappropriatetypeof firstarticleandthenumberof unitsto be furnished.The contractingofficershouldalsoinclude-if icinstructionsin acquisitiondocumentsregardhgarrangementsforselection,~on, andapprovalof the firstarticle.

6.4 Sourceof SUWIV for “V”rinq. The “v”ringspecifiedin 3.3.16is AFPartNb. 54A90B2is availablefrm U.S.ForgscraftCorporation,P.O.Box 387,FortSmith,Arkansas72902.

6.5 Sample.Foraccessto samples,addressthecontractingactivityissuingthe invitationforbidsor rquest forproposal.

6.6 Subiecttem (kevword]listinq.

-enq recoveryLifeSupportClothingandF@pnentISC&ESARVIPsystem

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