1、MIL-B-433bbC 84 7997906 Oq19625 3 MIL-B-43366C 6 March 1990 SUPERSEDING MIL-B-43366B 30 December 1985 MILITARY SPECIFICATION BODY ARMOR, FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE, GROIN - This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This doc
2、ument covers body armor which provides military personnel protection for the groin against fragmentation. purpose Life Support Clothing and Equipment (LSCStE) item. All Government administrative and surveillance procedures applicable to LSC4 46 48 50 c I Beneficial comments (recommendations, additio
3、ns, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. 01760-5014 by using
4、 the self-addressed Standardization I I AMSC M/A FSC 8470 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public.release; distribution is unlimited. t Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-43366C 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government document
5、s 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The fo lowing specifi- cations, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein, Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of.Defense Index of Specif
6、ications and Standards (DODISS) 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A- 20 3 V-F- 106 V-T-295 DDD-L-20 PPP-B-636 MILITARY MIL-B-37 1 MIL-R-2327 MIL-W-5664 MIL-F-10884 MIL-C-12369 and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see - Paper, Kraft, Untreated - Fasteners, Slide, Interlocking - Thread, Nyl
7、on - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General Use) - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard - Braid, TextiLe, Tubular - Rings, Connecting, Round - Webbing, Textile, Elastic, Cotton - Fasteners, Snap - Cloth, Ballistic, Nylon MIL-E-20652/1 - Eyelets, Metallic, Rolled Flange Type; and Eyelet MIL-L-350
8、78 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Washer Subsistence Items; Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For MIL-C-43842 - Cloth, Oxford, Aramid MIL-T-43636 - Thread, Aramid STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampl
9、ing Procedures and Tables for Inspection MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage by Attributes 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-, MIL-B-43366C MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Conta
10、iners and Pallets (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications , standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.2 Non-Government publications. The following documents
11、 form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. .Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are the iss
12、ues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) TH
13、E COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES Standard Cclor Card of America Department of Defense Standard Color Card for Sewing Threads (Color cards may be available from the Color Association of the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-9027. If color cards are not available from the
14、 Color Association, individual color samples may be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity.) (Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be ava
15、iiable in or through libraries or other informational services.) 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regula
16、tions unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.21, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.3) in accordance with 4.3. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-
17、,-,-MIL-B-43366C 3.2 Samples. 3.2.1 Guide sample, Guide samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contractor (see 6.4). Variation from this specification may appear in the sample, in which case this specification shall govern. 3.2.2 Standard sample. Unless otherwise spe
18、cified, standard samples for color shall apply (see 6.4). 3.3 Materials, It is encouraged that recycled materials be used when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this specification. 3.3.1 Cloth, ballistic, nylon, The filler cloth and interlining for front flap shall be nylon ballistic
19、 cloth conforming to class 1 of MIL-C-12369. 3.3.2 Cloth, oxford, aramid. The aramid cloth for the armor shell components and reinforcement pieces shall conform to MIL-C-43842, color Olive Drab 106, 3.3.3 Webbing, elastic. The nylon elastic webbing used in the crotch strap shall conform to type II,
20、1-1/2 inches wide of MIL-W-5664. The webbing shall be dyed to match an approved shade of Olive Drab 7. 3.3.4 Thread, aramid, The thread for all stitching on or through the armor shell, shall be aramid, conforming to MIL-T-43636, color Olive Drab S-1, C.A. 66022. Sizes of thread shall be as specified
21、 in table I. As an option wherever size B thread is specified to be used, size E may be used. 3.3.5 Thread, nylon, The thread for all stitching on the ballistic filler shall be nylon conforming to type I, II or III, class A or B, color natural, of V-T-295. Whenever class B thread is used the non-wic
22、king requirements shall not apply. The sizes of thread shall be as specified in table I. 3.3.6 Fastener, slide, interlocking. The slide fastener shall be brass conforming to type IV, style 6, size MHS, 9 inches in length, with single wire stirrup pull of V-F-106. Reinforcement material at the bottom
23、 of the slide fastener (separating portions) shall extend across the entire width of each tape. 3.3.6.1 Tape. The tape for the slide fastener shall be as Specified in V-F-106 except that the tape width shall be 1 inch wide and the tapes at the top end shall extend to the top raw edge of the outer sh
24、ell. The tape shall be dyed to match shade OD-7 and shall be water-resistant and mildew resistant treated. The tape shall show good fastness to light and weathering. 3.3.6.2 Thong, The thong for the slide fastener shall be fabricated of flat, tubular cotton braid specified in V-F-106, except that le
25、ngth after assembly to pull shall be 4-1/2 2 1/4 inches. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-I MIL-B-43366C ._. 3.3.6.3 Slide fastener tab, The braid for the tab at the bottom of the slide fastener shall be tubular knit cotton braid, co
26、nforming to type VII, class 3, of I MIL-B-371 and shall be dyed OD-7. 3.3.7 Snap fasteners. The snap fasteners shall be style 2, finish 2,.of MIL-F-10884. The female component shall be the socket with a size 1 button and the male component shall be the stud with a size 1 eyelet. 3.3.8 Ring, steel. T
27、he steel ring shall conform to class 2, size number 4, of MIL-R-2327. 3.3.9 Eyelets and washers. The eyelets and washers shall conform to dash numbers BBE114 and BBW101 respectively of MIL-E-20652/1. 3.3.10 Size, identification and instruction label. Each body armor shall have a Army, Air Force and
28、Navy combination size, identification and instruction label, and shall conform to type VI, classes 1, 2 and 3 of DDD-L-20 except the combined label shall be coated as specified for class 3 labels and the color shall be medium green (see 6.7). colorfastness to laundering transference and accelerated
29、laundering as specified for class 3 labels. The three labels shall be printed as one continuous label with the instruction label first and the size and identification label placed below the instruction label. The size and identification label shall be combined with the size label contents placed abo
30、ve the identification label. A space of 1/2 inch minimum shall be maintained between the instruction label and the combined size and identification label. In addition a solid line 1/32 inch minimum width shall extend across the entire label approximately midway between the 1/2 inch blank space. The
31、label shall not exceed 3-3/4 inches in width. The combined label shall be attached as specified in operation 3 of table I. Format and cantents of the instruction label shall be as follows: The printing of the combined label shall show THIS ARMOR CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE as it will protect you against shel
32、l, mortar, and grenade fragments. DIRECTIONS FOR USE AMI CLEANING 1. Fully close slide fastener. Protect fastener by snap fastening 2. Secure crotch strap by placing ring over male portion of snap 3. 4. Remove loose foreign matter using cloth or soft brush. Remove flap. fastener attached to left sid
33、e of armor and secure snap fastener, pull tab. other foreign matter using damp cloth or brush - DO NOT IMMERSE ARMOR IN WATER. FOR QUICK RELEASE - Open fly flap and pull up on slide fastener 5. AIR DRY - Do not dry near open flame or hot stove. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or netwo
34、rking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-433bbC 84 797770b 04L7b30 7 M MIL-B-43366C 3.4 Design. The groin armor shall consist of a ballistic filler encased in an outer fabric shell, The outer fabric shell shall have a slide fastener on . the front with a snap fastener flap cover, A crotch
35、strap shall be stitched to the rear of the armor and shall be attached to the front by means of a steel ring and a snap fastener located on the bottom front section (see figure 1). 3.4.1 Ballistic filler. The ballistic filler shall consist of an inner filler and an outer filler, each consisting of 8
36、 layers of nylon ballistic cloth. The two fillers shall be superimposed upon each other and stitched together forming the ballistic filler assembly. 3.5 Patterns, Standard patterns, which provide an allowance for all seams will be furnished by the Government and shall be used as a guide for cutting
37、working patterns. The standard patterns shall not be altered in any manner and the working patterns shall be cut to conform with the standard patterns. 3.5.1 List of pattern parts, The component parts for the groin armor shall be cut from materials as specified in accordance with pattern parts indic
38、ated below: Cut Mat er ia 1 - I tem Nomenclature - Cloth, ballistic, nylon 1 Outside ballistic filler 8 2 Inside ballistic filler 8 3 Flap interlining 2 Cloth, oxford, aramid 1 Outer shell 1 2 Inner shell 1 3 Flap piece outer shell 1 4 Flap piece inner shell 1 5 Reinforcement, outer shell, left 1 6.
39、 Reinforcement, outer shell, right 1 3.5.2 Button stitch marker, A button stitch marker pattern is furnished for the optional construction method specified in operation 15.e of table I. 3.6 Construction. The construction shall conform in all respects to the requirements specified in table I and here
40、in, Figure 1 is furnished solely for guidance and information. Should variation from the document appear in figure 1, this document shall govern. 3.6.1 Stitching, machine. All machine stitching except bartacks shall conform to FED-STD-751, shall be as specified in table I (see 6.5). seams and stitch
41、es are given for the same part,of the operation, any one of them may be used. The types of stitching and seams and stitches per inch Whenever two or more methods for 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-Ei-43366C 3.6.1.1 Type 301 sti
42、tching. Ends of all stitching, except where size 3 thread is used, shall be backstitched or overstitched 1/2 inch minimum except where ends are turiied under in a hem or held down by other stitching. On stitching with size 3 thread, ali ends shall be backstitched or overstitched one inch minimum. Th
43、read tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin r top thread, or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The lock shall be embedded in the materials sewn. 3.6.1.1.1 Repairs af type 301 stitching. Repairs of type 30
44、1 stitching shall be as follows: a. When thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occur during sewing, the stitching shall be repaired by restarting the stitching a minimum of 1 inch back of the end of the stitching. - i/ b. Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during i
45、nspection of the item (in-process or end item) shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1 inch in back of the defective area, continue over the defective area and continue a minimum of 1 inch beyond the defective area on to the existing stitching. tight stitching sh
46、all be repaired by removing the defective stitching, without damaging the materials and restitching in the required manner. Loose or excessively L/ - i/ When making the above repairs, the ends of the stitching are not required to be backstitched. 3.6.1.2 Types 502, 503, 504 and 505 stitching. Thread
47、 tension shall be maintained so that there will be no lose stitching. All repairs shall be in accordance with 3.6.1.1.1a and 3.6.1.1.lb except substitute 3/4 inch for one inch wherever 1 inch appears. 3.6.1.3 Type IO1 button stitching. Type 101 button stitching shall have at least two ties per tack
48、(see 6.6). 3.6.1.4 Use of autonated apparel equipment. Automated apparel equipment may be used to perform any of the operations specified in table I, providing that the seam and stitch type are as specified and the finished component conforms to the required configuration. forwarded, the component s
49、hall conform to that pattern. When a government furnished shaper pattern is 3.6.1.5 Bartacking. stitching. Unless otherwise specified, bartacks shall be as specified in table I and as follows: Bartacking shall be free from thread breaks and loose Length Width Stitches per bartack 1/2 2 1/16 inch 1 2 1/16 inch 1/8 2 1/32 inch 28 1/8 2 1/32 inch 42 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
