1、E MI L-B-44 194A SUPERSEDING MIL-B-44194 14 August 1985 4 April 1990 MILITARY SPECIFICATION BODY ARMOR, FRAGHENTATION PROTECTIVE, UNDERGARMENT, COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMENS This specification is approved for ,use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1,l Scope. This docum
2、ent covers body armor which provides military personnel protection against fragmentation. This is a special purpose Life Support Clothing and Equipment (LSC distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-44194A 2. AP
3、PLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifications, stanrds, and handbooks. The following 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
4、the Departmnt of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the Solicitation (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A-50083 - Bag, Plastic, Folded Garment V-T-285 - Thread, Polyec ter V-T-295 - Thread, Nylon DDD-L-20 - Label: for Clothing, Equipage, and Tent
5、age, PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard (General Use) MIL I TARY MIL-C-342 - Cloth, Wind Resistant, Poplin, Cotton MIL-W-5664 -.Webbing, Textile, Elastic MIL-F-21840 - Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic MIL-L-35078 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Subsistence Items; Clothing,
6、Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For MIL-T-43636 - Thread, Aramid MIL-C-43842 - Cloth, Oxford, Aramid MIL-C-44050 - Cloth, Ballistic, Aramid STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams and Stitchings MI L I TAY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection MIL
7、-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets by Attributes 2 MIL-B-44L74A 4 777770b 0447520 t I Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-
8、44194A (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federai 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 form a part
9、 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 issues of the do
10、cuments cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). THE COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES Standard Color Card of America Department of Defense Standard Shades for Sewing Threads (Color cards may be available from the Color Association of the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-0927
11、. If color cards 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 co
12、pies should 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 the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available i
13、n 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 regulations un
14、less a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (se.e 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.3), in accordance with 4.3. 3.2 Guide sample. Guide samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contra
15、ctor (see 6.4). appear in the sample, in which case this specification shall govern. Variation from this specification may 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-44174A 4 7777706 0447522 L r i MIL-B-44194A 3.3 Materials. It is encour
16、aged that.recyled material be used when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this specification. 3.3.1 Cloth, ballistic, aramid. The cloth for the ballistic inserts shall be aramid ballistic cloth conforming to type I, class 2 of MIL-C-44050. 3.3.2 Cloth, oxford, aramid. The cloth for t
17、he carrier outer shells shall be aramid oxford cloth, color Olive Green 106 conforming to MIL-C-43842. 3.3.3 Cloth, wind resistant, poplin, cotton. The cloth for the carrier inner shells shall be cotton poplin wind resistant cloth, color Olive Green 107 conforming to class A of MIL-C-342. 3.3.4 Tape
18、, binding. The tape for binding the ballistic inserts shall be of 45O bias cut polyester/cotton 50/50, 3.5 ouncesper square yard, 76 by 60 minimum texture, color white or bleached, conforming to Atlantic Bias Products Style “Polyfrost“ or equal (see 6.5). The width shall be sufficient to meet the re
19、quirements in table I, operation 1l.b ar 1l.c. 3.3.5 Fastener tape, hook and loop. The hook and loop fastener tapes shall conform to type I, class 2, color Green 3421 of MIL-F-21840. The widths shall be as specified in table I. 3.3.6 Webbing, elastic. The elastic webbing for the side closure straps
20、shall be 1-1/2 inches wide, color Oliver Drab 7 and shall conform to type I, class 1 of MIL-W-5664. 3.3.7 Thread, aramid. The thread for all stitching on the carrier shall be aramid conforming to MIL-T-43636, size B, color Olive Drab S-1, C. A66022. 3.3.8 Thread, polyester or nylon. The thread for a
21、ll stitching on the ballistic inserts shall be polyester thread conforming to type I, class 1, sub- class h,size B, color natural of V-T-285 or nylon thread conforming to type I, class A, size B, color natural of V-T-295. 3.3.9 Size, identification, and instruction labels. 3.3.9.1 Ballistic inserts.
22、 Each ballistic insert shall be furnished with a combination size, identification, and instruction label conforming to type VI, “Ballistic Insert, Front; Body Armor, Fragmentation Protective, Undergarment, Combat, Vehicle Crewmens“. The item description for the back inserts shall be the samt? as for
23、 the front except substitute “Back“ for “Front“. The label chal show fastness to accelerated laundering. Format and contents of the instruction legend shall be as folloys: .class 14 of DDD-L-PO. The item description for the front inserts shall be 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or net
24、working permitted without license from IHS-,-,-o NIL-B-44174A 4 m 777770b 0447523 3 m MIL-B-44 194A WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOF. BALLISTIC INSERTS 1. Wash the inserts as seldom as possible. 2. HAND WASH IN WARM TO HOT WATER AND MILD DETERGENT AND DRY IN ANY CONVENTIONAL MANNER or follow the procedures
25、in 3 or 4 be low. 3. Fixed Laundry Procedure: Wash the inserts according to Laundry Wash Formula “K“ of FM 10-17, Army Fixed Laundry Organization and Operation. Lightly extract, then tumble dry at 180F maximum. 4. Field Laundry Procedure: Wash the inserts according to Laundry Wash Formula “I“ of TM
26、10-280, Field Laundry, Bath and Clothing Exchange Operations. Lightly extract, then tumble dry at 180F maximum. 5. Read the instructions on the carrier. 6. DO NOT DRY CLEAN. 3.3.9.2 Carrier. The carrier shall be furnished with a combination size, identification, and instruction label conforming to t
27、ype VI, class 14 of DDD-L-20. The label shall show fastness to accelerated laundering. Format and contents of the instruction legend shall be as follows: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY THIS ARMOR MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE When worn properly, this armor will protect your .vital areas against secondary fr
28、agments which may occur inside the vehicle. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make sure the ballistic protective inserts are in place and are of the correct size. Two fronts inserts and two back inserts are required. 2. Wear armor over your T-shirt. 3. Close the body armor by overlapping the back over the front at th
29、e sides. Adjust straps by putting a little tension on the elastic and pressing the strap hook tape to the front loop tape. DO NOT KEEP THE ELASTIC STRETCHED TO ITS MAXIMUM LENGTH. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-4. Washing instructi
30、ons: a. Remove ballistic inserts before washing the carrier. Attach the hook tape to the loop tape before washing. Wash inserts separately from the carrier and as seldom as possible, b. DETERGENT AND DRY IN ANY CONVENTIONAL MANNER or follow the procedures in 4.c.or 4.d below. HAND WASH THE CARRIER I
31、N WARM TO HOT WATER AND MILD c. Fixed Laundry Procedure: Wash the carrier according to Laundry Wash Formula “K“ of FM 10-17, Army Fixed Laundry Organization and Operation. then tumble dry at 1800F maximum. Lightly extract, d. Field Laundry Procedure: Wash the carrier according to Laundry Wash Formul
32、a “1 of TM 10-280, Field Laundry, Bath and Clothing Exchange Operations. Lightly extract, then tumble dry at 18OOF maximum. 5. Read the washing instructions on the insert. . 6. Turn in your armor to supply points for exchange when: a. Any component is torn, damaged or missing. b, The fastener tapes
33、do not hold. c. You cannot clean it. 3.4 Design. The body armor shall consist of a carrier and two removable front and two removable back ballistic inserts. Each ballistic insert shall have eight plies of material. no adjustment at the shoulders. shaped to firmly support the inserts and shall have f
34、our (two at each side) adjustment straps located between the waist and chest levels. The carrier shall be the over-the-head type with The carrier shall form front and back pockets, 3.5 Construction. The construction shall conform to the requirements specified in table I and herein. During the cuttin
35、g and fabrication process, the tolerances allowed in table I shall be utilized in such a manner that on the finished body armor, the ballistic inserts lie flat within the carrier without any bulging of the carrier at any point or with no more than 1/4 inch of clearance between the carrier and the ba
36、llistic insert around the periphery of the inserts. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- MIL-B-LILIL74A 4 W 7777706 0447525 7 MI L-B-44 194A 3.5.1 Stitches, seams, and stitching. All stitches, seams, and stitching shall conform to FED-S
37、TD-751. The type of seam, stitching, and stitches per inch shall be as specified in table I. Seam allowances shall be maintained with seams sewn so that no raw edges! run-Offs, twists, pleats, puckers, or open seams occur. 3.5.1.1 Type 301 stitching. Ends of all stitching shall be backstitched or ov
38、erstitched 1/2 inch minimum except when caught in other stitching or turned under in a hem. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or top thread, or excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The lock shall
39、 be embedded in the materials sewn. 3.5.1.1.1 Repairs of type 301 stitching. Repairs of type 301 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 stitchi
40、ng. - i/ b. Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during inspection 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 are,a, continue over the defective area and continu
41、e a minimum of 1 inch beyond the defective area onto the existing stitching. Loose or excessively tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the defective stitching, without damaging the materials, and restitching in the required manner. L/ - l/ When making the above repairs, the ends of the stit
42、ching are not required to be backstitched. 3.5.1.2 Type 515, 516, and 519 stitching. The stitch gage for all overedge stitching shall be 3/16 to 1/4 inch and stitch margins for chain stitching shall be 3/8 2 1/16 inch. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching. All
43、repairs shall be in accordance with 3.5.1.1.1.a and 3.5.1.1.l.b, except substitute 3/4 inch for 1 inch wherever 1 inch appears. 3.5.1.3 Automatic stitching. Automatic stitching machines may be used to perform any of the required stitch patterns provided the requirements for the stitch pattern, stitc
44、hes per inch, and size and type of thread are met, and at least three or more tying, overlapping, or back stitches are used to secure the ends of stitching. 3.5.1.4 Thread ends. All thread ends shall be trimmed to a length of not more than 1/4 inch. . 3.5.2 Repairs. Except as otherwise specified her
45、ein, repairs are not allowed to be made to the body armor. 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-44 194A 3.6 Patterns. Standard patterns, which provide an allowance of 3/8 inch unless otherwise specified for all seams, will be furni
46、shed by the Government and shall be used by the contractor as a guide for cutting working patterns only. patterns shall be cut to conform exactly with the standard patterns. The standard patterns shall not be altered in any way and the working 3.6.1 List of pattern parts and applicable materials. 3.
47、6.1.1 Cloth, ballistic, aramid. - Item Nomenclature 1 Ballistic Insert, Front 2 Ballistic Insert, Back cut 16 16 - 3.6.1.2 Cloth, oxford, aramid. cut - Item Nomenclature - 1 Carrier, Outer Front 2 Carrier, Outer Back 3.6.1.3 Cloth, wind resistant, poplin, cotton. Item Nomenclature - 1 Carrier, Inner
48、 Front 2 Carrier, Inner Back 3 Carrier, Inner, Front Facing 1 1 cut - 3.7 Manufacturing operations requirements. The body armor shall be manufactured in accordance with the use of all operations specified in table I. The contractor is not required to following the exact sequence of operations. 3.8 U
49、se of automated apparel equipment. Automated apparel equipment may be used to perform any of the opsrations specified in table I, providing that the seam and stitch type are as specified and the finished component conforms to the required configuration. When a government furnished shaper pattern is forwarded, the component shall conform to that pattern. 3.9 Figures. Figure 1 is furnished solely for guidance and information. Sho
