1、MIL-B-i.14L55B BY m 9999906 Oi.169392 3 m , MIL-B-44155B . 15 January 1991 SUPERSEDING MIL-B-O044155A(GL) 28 October 1988 HI L-B - 4 4 1 5 5 28 December 1984 MILITARY SPECIFICATION BODY ARMOR, GOAT, FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) SYSTEM This specification is approved for use by all Department
2、s and Agencies of the Department of Defense, 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers body armor coats for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) system, The coat includes an insert of aramid ballistic filler enclosed in an oxford aramid cloth shell. This is a special purpose Life Support Clothi
3、ng and Equipment (LSC Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For - Cloth, Plain Wedve, Nylon: Water Repellent, OG-106 - Cloth, Oxford, Aramid - Cloth, Ballistic, Aramid - Thread, Para-Aramid, Spun, Intermediate Modulus - Stitches, Seams, and Stitching MILITARY MIL-STD-105 -
4、 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets Attributes .MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license fro
5、m IHS-,-,-MIL-B-44155B 8q 979990b 04b9394 3 , MIL-B-44155B (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.) 2.1.2 Other Gove
6、rnment documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation. DRAWINGS U.S. ARMY NATICK-RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT
7、AND ENGINEERING CENTER 11-1-2669 - Toggle-Control Line (Coples of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Natick, Research, Development, and Engineering Center, ATTN! STRNC-UX, Natick, MA 01760-5017.) 2.2 Non-Government publications, The following documents form a part of this document to the exte
8、nt specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DOD adopted are thse 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 issues of the do.cuments cited in the solicit
9、ation (see 6.2). COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES Standard Color Card of America . Department of Defense Standard Shades for Sewing Threads (Application for color cards should -be addressed to the Color Association of the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-0927, If color c
10、ards are not available from the Color Association, individual color samples may be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed-by the contracting activity, ) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Application for copies should
11、 be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials , 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) (Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from organizations that prepare or distribute the documents, These documents also may be available in or through l
12、ibraries or other informational services.) 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-441558 4 W 993990b OLfb9395 9 MI L- B - 4 4 1 5 5 B 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the refer
13、ences cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQCIREMENTS 3.1 First article, When specified (see 6,2), a sample shall be subjected tu first article inspe
14、ction (see 6.3) in accordance with 4.3. 3,2 Guide samples. Samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contractor (see 6.4). appear in the sample, in which case this specification shall govern. It is encouraged that recycled material be used when Variation from this speci
15、ficatlon may 3.3 Materials. practical as long as it meets the requirements of this specification. 3.31 Cloth, oxford, aramid, The cloth for the inner and outer shell, and removable groin protector shall be aramid oxford, Olive Green 106, conforming to MIL-C-43842, 3.3.2 Cloth, ballistic, aramid. The
16、 cloth for ballistic filler inserts shall be water-repellent aramid ballistic cloth conforming to type II, class 2 of MIL-C-44050. L. 3.3.3 .Thread.* The thread for all stitching throughout the coat shall be I para-aramid, spun, intermediate, modulus conforming to MIL-T-44100 and shall be Olive Drab
17、 S-1, C,A. 66022. Thread size shall be as specified in table II. I l I 3,3.4 Webbing, nylon, The 1-23/32 inch wide nylon webbing used on the right and left shoulder quick-releases shall be type VIII, class 1, Olive Drab 7, abrasion resistant, conforming to MIL-W-4088. 3.3.5 Webbing, textile, nylon.
18、The 1-1/2 inch wide nylon webbing used for constructing the ballistic inserts when butting seams and the 1 inch wide nylon webbing used for the collar and neck quick-release, chest plate holder and front toggle holders shall be type IV, Olive Drab 7, conforming to MIL-W-5038, 3.36 Webbing, elastic,
19、The 1-1/2 inch wide cotton elastic webbing for the left shoulder, shoulder shields, elbow shields, and groin protector shall be Olive Drab 7 conforming to type II, class 1 of MiL-W-5664, (hook and loop) used on quick-releases, pocket flaps, chest plate straps, collar and groin protector shall be typ
20、e I, class 2, color green 3421 of MIL-F-21840,- The adjustable buckle used for securing the chest plate shall 3.3.7 Fastener tape, The 1 inch and 2 inch wide synthetic fastener tapes 3,3,8 Buckle. be quick-release, non-slip, conforming to type V, class 3 of MIL-B-543. 3.3.9 Toggle, The toggle for qu
21、ick release straps shall conform to Natick drawing 11-1-2669. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-. MIL-B-44155B .3.3.10 Size, identification, and instruction label, The body armor shall have a combination size, identification, and inst
22、rUction label conforming to type VI, class 14 of DDD-L-20 with the following exceptions and detailed requirements. a. The size of characters for the instruction label, except capital. letters, shall be 1/16 inch minimum. All capital letters shall be 3/32 inch min imum. b. The label material shall be
23、 nylon conforming to MIL-C-43128, except it shall not be water-repellent treated, The label material shall be dyed Medium Green 614 matching the standard sample (see 6.4). ,c, The required permanent coating shall not apply, d. The combination label shall be printed with the instruction label first a
24、nd the size and identification label placed below the instruction label. The size and identification label shall be combined with the size label contents placed above the identification label, e. The size of the label and method of attachment shall be as shown in operation 17b of table II. f The lab
25、el shall show fastness to laundering, g. The contents of the size label shall be as follows for the specific size : X-Sma 11 Sma 11 Medium Chest.: Up to 33 in. Chest: From 33 to 37 in. Chest: From 37 to 41 in. Stock No. Stock No. Stock No. NATO Size: 7080/7484 NATO Size: 7080/8494 NATO Size: 7080/94
26、04 Large - X-La rg e Chest: From 41 to 45 in. . Chest: From 45 in. and upward Stock No. Stock No, NATO Size: 7080/0414 NATO Size: 7080/1424 h. Format and contents of the instruction label shall be as follows: AT ALL TIMES KEEP THE “USE AND CARE“ BOOKLET IN THIS POCKET Important Instructions 1. This
27、body armor system consists of coat with a removable collar and groin armor, trouser with spats, chest with face shield and helmet with a bonnet. You must wear the complete system in order to protect yourself against high velocity fragmetits. . 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networ
28、king permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-44155B 84 m 979970b 0469397 2 I , MI L-E-44 1 5 5 B 2, Be sure that all the straps, quick releases, buckles, chin strap, suspension system, and other components are properly adjusted. 3. Be sure that the face shield is clear of smudges or anything th
29、at would impede vision. 4. Keep the face shield covered and save it when not in use. 5. Keep the complete Body Armor System well covered from outer dust, dirt and moisture when not in use. Cleaning Instructions: 1. Close fastener and outer cover surface and remove loose dirt using a cloth Wet any pa
30、rt of the suit that needs cleaning, using warm, not hot. water. or soft brush. NEVER USE A STIFF BRISTLE BRUSH. 2, 3. brush, to remove soil, Apply toilet soap or detergent to the soiled areas and scrub with a soft Badly soiled areas may,be scrubbed-with GI soap. Scrub only long enough 4. Grease and
31、oil stains may be.pre-spotted with a detergent mixture and scrubbed with a soft brush, procedure; If stubborn stain persists, repeat the above. -, 5. Rinse the suit, bonnet and groin protector with warm water unti completely gone. 6, Hang the coat and trouser on separate hangers to dry, away from op
32、en flame, suds are heat or 7. Slightly wipe the area of the face shield with soft tissue or an absorbent cotton fabricslightly dampened with commercial type lens cleaning compound. TAKE CARE OF YOUR: a, Coat and Trouser * After washing, rinse the suit with warm water until the suds are completely go
33、ne. by using a stick or pole through the arms of the coat and trouser suspenders. Repair small rips or tears on any area of coat or trouser by using a needle and Nomex Thread. Turn in either coat or trouser, if you cant repair because of open seams, large rips, defective Qui,ck-release, or other bad
34、ly damaged parts of the suits, including fastener tape and webbing. Hang the coat and trouser to dry, away from heat or open flame . . b. Helmet Use helmet “Use and Care Booklet.” 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-44355B 84 I 99
35、9990b 04b939 4 , MIL-B-44155B c. Bonnet Use same technique described in (a) above, d. Chest Plate/Face Shield . The chest plate or the face shield may be replaced separately if either one is damaged, The face shield should be replaced if scratched or stained so that it impedes vision; or if tracked-
36、or damaged. The chest plate should be replaced if cracke and/or damaged. 1 . I. a. 3.3.11 Size label for ballistic.filler-components. Each ballistic filler component of the ballistic filler shall have a stamped label showing the size. The label shallconform to type.IV; class 9 of DDD-L-20, The fastn
37、ess of the class 9 label shall be as specified for class 5 labels. The labels shall be printed in bold letters 1/4-inch in height and located in the approximate center of each ballistic filler or component on the outer surface. . 3.4 Design. The coat consists of an aramid oxford cloth inner and oute
38、r shell with ballistic fillers. -The coat has a removable protective collar, a front pocket for inserting chest protector plate, and attaching groin protector. The left shoulder and the left side is gripped with a quick release hook and loop fastener closure to enable the Ordnance Disposal Specialis
39、t to don and doff the coat quickly, The back of the coat armholes is unattached to the coat sleeves for greater forward arm movement. 3.5 Patterns. Standard patterns to be used to cut working patterns will be The patterns provide furnished by the Government. The working patterns shall be identical t
40、o the standard patterns which shall not be altered in any way, 3/8 inch seam allowance. . f. 3,5,1 Pattern parts, The components of the coat shall be cut from the materials specified in table I in accordance with pattern parts indicated. TABLE. List of pattern parts Ma ter i a 1 Nomenclature Parts B
41、allistic cloth, aramid Back insert #l 4 Back insert #2 4 Back insert #3 4 Back- insert #4 4 Front insert #l 4 Front insert #2 4 Front insert #3 4 Front insert #4 . 4 Sleeve insert #l 8 8 - -*- Sleeve insert $2 _ 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license f
42、rom IHS-,-,-. MIL-B-44155B 84 7999906 04b9399 b . MIL-E-44 155B TABLE I, List of pattern parts (contd) Nomenclature Parts Ma ter ia 1 Gailistic cioth, aramid Sleeve insert ;i3 (cont d) Sleeve insert jf4 Groin protector insert . Neck stand ins-ert Oxford, aramid Collarstand insert Collar insert Elbow
43、 protective shield insert Back shoulder protective shield insert Back outer ply Back inner ply Front outer ply . Front inner ply Sleeve outer ply Sleeve inner ply Plate pocket Tool pocket Groin protective 0ilte.r Groin protective Inner Neck stand Collars tand Collar Front shoulder extension Back sho
44、ulder extension Side closure flap Groin holder flap Collarstand extension Collar extension Tool pocket tab . Tool pocket facing Elbow shield inner and outer Back shoulder shield inner and outer Sleeve elbow gusset inner and outer Sleeve tab 8 8 16 8 16 32 32 a 1 2 1 2 2 2 2. 1. 2 1 2 1 4 4 4 4 3.6 C
45、onstruction. The construction shall conform in all respects to the requirements specified in table i1 and herein. 3.6.1 Stitches, seams and Stitching. All stitches, seams and stitching shall conform to FED-STD-751, The type of seam, stitching and stitches per inch shall be as specified in table II.
46、Seam allowances, shall be maintained with seams , 8 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-441558 84 m 99999Ob 04b7400 9 m , MIL-B-44155B sewn so that no raw edges, run-Offs, pleats, puckers or open seams occur, When two or more method
47、s of seams or stitches are given“for the same operation, any one may be used. Unless otherwise specified, edge stitching shall be 1/4 to 5/16 inches from edge. The height of overedge stitching shall-be 3/16 to 1/4 inch. 3.6.1,l Type 301 stitching, Ends of all stitching shall be backstitihed or 0vers
48、titche.d not less than 1 inch except where ends areturned under or caught in other seams or stitching, * Thread tensions shall be- maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or top thread or excess- ively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn
49、. The lock shall be embedded in the materials sewn. . -. 3.6,l.l.l Repairs of type 301 stitching. Repairs of type 301 stitching shall be as follows: . . a. When thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occur .during stitching, the stitching shall be repaired by restarting the-stitching a minimum of 1 inch back of the end of the stitching:L/ b. Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted durin
