1、,- cw2 MIL-A-L4bLlLB 8Ll 7779906 0377003 7 - - MIL-A-14641B 30 June 1981 Superseding MIL-A-14641A (IH) 30 June 1975 MILITARY SPECIFICATION AIGUILLETTE, AF COMMAND BANDS This specification is approved for use by the Institute of Heraldry, Department of the Army and is available for use by all departm
2、ents and agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers one type of aiguilletteused by the United States Air Force Command Bands. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 bid or request for proposal, form a part of this specification. The followiqg documents of the issue in effect
3、on date of invitation for SPEC IF ICATIONS FEDERAL V-T-276-Thread, Cotton PPP-B-636-Box, Shipping, Fiberboard PPP-B-67 6-Boxes, Se t-Up MILITARY MIL-B-3461-Buttons, Insignia, Metal, Uniform and Cap STANDARDS MILITARY MIL-STD-lOS-Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes MIL-STD-l29
4、-Marking for Shipment and Storage DRAWINGS INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY etie LW comem (necomendations, dwnb, d&c%ious) and any pdenit data tuhictr mag t e uded & hptrovhzg Xki4 document bhouRd be addhebbed to: Vhectoh, The Znb%&e 06 ff-y, US Amy, Cam.mon Suon, Mexandnia, VA 22314, by dng Xhe b&-addhebb SXa
5、ndatrdizatian VocumevLt ZmptrovemevLt Ptropotd (Mi Foton 1426) app&g at the end 04 .thh document oh by t&m. fFSC 84551 - i U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFflCE 1981-703-023/6999 IA i Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-A-LIbILB BI W 797770
6、6 0377004 O W MIL-A-14 64 1B 5-2-81-Aiguillette, AF Command Bands (Assembly and Details) (Copies of specifications, standards and drawings required by the contractor in connection with a specific procurement function should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting of
7、ficer.) (Figure 1 is a miniature reproduction of drawing 5-2-81, and is attached for information purposes only.) 2.2 tion to the extent specified herein. effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply. Other publications. The following document forms a part of this specifi
8、ca- hless otherwise indicated, the issue in DOD Standard Color Card of Official Standardized Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons, 1974. (Application for copies of the aforementioned document should be addressed to The Color Association of the United States, Inc., 24 East 38th Street
9、, New York, New York 10016.) 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Guide sample. When specified (see 6.2), a guide sample shall be furnished for guidance and information only. and the specification, the latter shall govern. In case of conflict between the guide sample 3.2 First article. When specified (see 6.2), befo
10、re production is commenced a sample of the finished aiguillette shall be submitted or made avail- able to the contracting officer or his authorized representative for inspection and tests as specified in 4.2. The approval of the first article authorizes the commencement of production but does not re
11、lieve the contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable provisions of this specification. article shall be manufactured by the contractor in the same manner and in the same facilities to be used for the production items. The first 3.3 Materials. Materials shall conform to the reference
12、d specifications and the requirements specified herein. 3.3.1 Yarn. 3.3.1.1 Cotton stuffer yarn. The stuffer yarn for the core of the braid shall be 4/4 natural or bleached cotton yarn. 3.3.1.2 Metallic yarn. The metallic yarn shall be a silver color mylar plied with a white nylon yarn, approximatel
13、y 420 denier and shall be submitted to the contracting officer for approval prior to fabrication (see 6.2 and 6.3). 3.3.2 Thread. Thread for stitching shall conform to type A3, ticket No. 60, 3 ply of V-T-276, and shall match the shade and color of the metallic yarn. Clear polyester thread of equal
14、or greater strength may be substituted. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-A-14641B 84 W 7777906 0377005 2 MIL-A-14641B 3.3.3 Ferrule and ring. mercial brass in accordance with the details and dimensions of drawing 5-2-81, Two mini
15、ature replicas of the Air Force Coat of Arms shall be soft soldered in the location shown. have an oxidized relieved satin finish and shall be lacquered. The ferrule and ring shall be made from any type com- Both the ferrule and ring shall be silver plated and shall 3.3.3.1 of the Air Force Coat of
16、Arms may be stamped from any copper base alloy. insignia shall be approximately 1/2 inch high and 5/16 inch wide and shall have a silver plated oxidized relieved satin finish and shall be lacquered. mniature replica of the Air Force Coat of Arms. The miniature replica The 3.3.4 Button. 25 ligne butt
17、on conforming to type I, style 1 of MIL-B-3461. The button used on the aiguillette shall be a standard Air Force 3.4 Design. The design of the aiguillette shall be as shown on drawing 5-2-81. 3.5 Construction. The aiguillette shall be constructed in accordance with the details and dimensions specifi
18、ed on drawing 5-2-81 and the requirements specif- ied herein. 3.5.1 Braid. Individual braids used to fabricate the aiguillette shall be ap- proximately 3/16 inch in diameter and shall consist of twelve (12) ends of stuffer yarn specified in 3.3.1.1. The cover shall be braided on a 32 carrier machine
19、 two ends per carrier with not less than 12 picks per inch in a two over, two under braid. 3.5.2 Shoulder piece. The shoulder piece shall be 1-1/8 inches flat braid using metallic yarns specified in 3.3.1.2 except that the warp yarns shall be a silver color cotton yarn matching Silver Gray HAM, Cabl
20、e No. 67137. The shoulder piece shall be of sufficient length to allow a 1 inch, plus or minus 1/16 inch turn under at each end and a free length of 2-1/2 inches, plus or minus 1/8 inch between the plaited sections of cord, after attachment of the loops. 3.5.3 Plaiting. four-cord unbalanced design,
21、braiding over two and under one from the left side and over one under two from the right side which results in a series of long loops on the left side and a series of short loops on the right side. length of the loops and swags shall be as follows: The plaited loops and swags of the aiguillette shal
22、l be a The a. The unplaited outside cord with knot shall have a visible length of 12-1/2 inches, plus or minus 1/2 inch. b. The plaited outside cord shall have a visible length of 26-1/2 inches, plus or minus 1/2 inch. C. The plaited underarm cord (innerloop) shall have a visible length of 29-1/2 in
23、ches, plus or minus 1/2 inch. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-KIL-A-14641B d. The plaited swag cord shall have a visible length of 16-1/2 inches, plus or minus 1/2 inch to the separation of the ferrule cords. e. The lower unplaited
24、swag cord shall have a visible length of 15 inches, plus or minus 1/4 inch to the button loop. f. The upper unpfaited swag cord shall have a visible length of 14-1/4 inches, plus or minus 1/4 inch to the button loop. g. The unplaited ferrule drop cords with knots in place, plus the ferrule shall mea
25、sure 9 inches, plus or minus 1/4 inch and 10-1/2 inches, plus or minus 1/4 inch long with the shorter cord nearest the button loop. 3.6 Assembly. piece using thread specified in 3.3.2. be on the inside of the loops and swags. A ferrule shall be secured to the drop cords by stitching thru the four ho
26、les in the ferrule so as to insure a force fit for the ring. the aiguillette in the location shown on drawing 5-2-81. the unplaited swag cord shall be stitched together in the position shown on drawing 5-2-81. All loops and swags shall be securely stitched to the shoulder The long loop side of the p
27、laits shall The button specified in 3.3.4 shall be securely stitched to The four sections of and shall meet the n the contract or 3.7 Workmanship. The aiguillette shall be clean, well made acceptable quality level established by this specification. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Inspection resp
28、onsibility. Unless otherwise specified purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspec- tion requirements as specified herein. Ekcept as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performa
29、nce of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirem
30、ents. 4.2 First article inspection. When a first article is required inspection and testing of the first article shall be made for all provisions of this specifi- tion applicable to the end item product examination and test. 4.3 Inspection for acceptance. provisions set forth in MIL-STD-105, except
31、where otherwise indicated. Inspection shall be in accordance with the 4.3.1 Testing of components. of the subsidiary specifications and drawings, components shall be tested as In addition to the quality assurance provisions 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted witho
32、ut license from IHS-,-,-MIL-A-L4bqLB 84 777770b 0377007 b W - MIL-A-14641B specified in table I. unit. hundred units. cotton yarn, metallic yarn or plaited cord, as applicable presented for inspec- tion at one time. All requirements are applicable to the individual sample The inspection level shall
33、be S-1 and the AQL shall be 6.5 defects per The lot size shall be the number of cones, spools or tubes of “he sample unit for the tests in table I shall be as follows: COMPONENT SAMPLE UNIT Cotton yarn for stuffer ends Metallic yarn for core cover Plaiting cord 5 yards 5 yards 1 yard TABLE I Compone
34、nt testing. Component Characteristic Rqmt Test #determ Results para method per s/u reported as Metallic Material identification 3.3.1.2 Std Coml 1 Pass or fail yarn for Denier 3.3. 1.2 4021* 1 Pass or fail cord cover Cotton yarn Material identification 3.3.1.1 Std Coml 1 Pass or fail for stuffer Siz
35、e of yarn 3.3.1.1 4021* 1 Pass or fail ends Braided Diameter 3.5.1 Std Coml 1 To nearest cords 1/32 inch Number of carriers 3.5.1 Visual 1 To nearest Ends per carrier 3.5.1 Std Coml 1 To nearest Picks per inch 3.5. 1 Std Coml 2 Average of 2 whole number whole number determs to nearest whole number P
36、laiting pattern 3.5.3 Visual 1 Pass or fail Number of stuffer ends 3.5.1 Visual 1 To nearest whole number * Contractors certification 4.3.2 inspection of end item. 4.3.2.1 Visual examination of aiguillette. The defects found during examina- tion shall be classified in accordance with 4.3.2.1.1 and 4
37、.3.2.1.2. The lots shall be inspected in accordance with 4.3.2.1.3. examinations shall be one completely fabricated aiguillette. The sample unit for these 4.3.2.1.1 workmanship. Examination of plaited cord for defects in material, construction and Defects designated by an asterisk shall be classifie
38、d as major 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-A-1464LB BY m 7779706 0379008 m MIL-A-14641B when seriously affecting serviceability or appearance and minor when affecting serviceability or appearance but not seriously. Defects Major
39、 (*) Minor &amine Braided Cord Construction and workmanship of plaiting and knotting of cord Construction and workmans hip of loops Construction and workmanship of button Construction and workmanship of ferrules and rings Not fabricated from the specified material.l Spotted, stained, discolored or s
40、oiled.? Objectionable odor.1 Unevenly braidedo.ol Cut or tear.ooae.oo? Broken, missing ends or picksI Pulled threads.oo.ol Frayed edges.aob Core not completely covered.o Cord out of round.I Plaiting or knotting is not as specified or II not as shown on the drawingI Unevenly or loosely plaited or kno
41、tted.l t 1 I Loop missing.-i Loop not securely attached . 1 Loop in wrong locationsI Tacking not neatly accomplished! Stitching thread wrong shade or color, i.e., 1 does not correspond to required color or if 1 polyester, not clear*l Thread ends not neatly trimmed.! Button missing.? Button loose or
42、not securely attached to swag 1 Button tarnished, damaged or otherwise impaired! Ferrule or ring missingl Ferrule not securely attachedI Ring loose on ferrule (ring completely falls I away from ferrule when ferrule is inverted) 1 Ring cannot be forced fit on ferrule . iJ Ferrule, ring and Air Force
43、coat of Arms not 1 correctly finished. Air Force Coat of Arms not soldered in requiredl location or is tiltedI Air Force Coat of Arms poorly soldered, loose 1 excess solder or flux! Ferrule or ring not lacqueredI cords 4.3.2.1.2 Examination for defects in dimensions.-Any dimension that is not within
44、 the specified tolerance shall be classified a defect. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-A-LLlbYLB q m 7777706 0377007 T m MIL-A-14641B 4.3.2.1.3 Inspection levels and acceptable quality levels (AQLs).-The inspec- tion levels and
45、the AQLs expressed in defects per hundred units shall be: For defects applicable to 4.3.2.1.1 For defects applicable to 4.3.2.1 . 2 Inspec tion AQL Level Major Minor II 2.5 6.5 s-3 (one class) 4.0 4.3.3 shall be made to determine that applicable packaging, packing and marking requirements are compli
46、ed with. list below. delivery with the exception that it need not be sealed. listed below shall be examined on shipping containers fully prepared for delivery. item shipping lot. Examination of preparation for delivery requirements.-An examination Defects shall be scored in accordance with th The sa
47、mple unit shall be one shipping container fully prepared for Defects of closure The lot size shall be the number of shipping containers in the end The inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL shall be 2.5 defects per hundred units. Examine Marking (exterior and interior) Materials Workmanship Conte
48、nts Defects Omitted, incorrect, illegible or improper size, location, sequence or method or application. Any component missing. Any component damaged, affecting serviceability. Inadequate application of components, such as, incomplete closure of case liners, container flaps, loose strapping, inadequ
49、ate stapling. Bulging or distortion of containers. Number of aiguillettes per intermediate package is more or less than required. 5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY 5.1 Packaging.-Packaging shall be level A or C, as specified (see 6.2). 5.1.1 Level A.- 5.1.1.1 hit packaging.-Each aiguillette shall beplacedin a snug-fitting, transparent tubular polyethylene bag. The polyethylene film shall be a minimum
