1、 INCH-POUNDMIL-DTL-14650B w/AMENDMENT 1 20 April 2004SUPERSEDING MIL-DTL-14650B 18 November 1998 DETAIL SPECIFICATION STREAMERS, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification cover
2、s the general requirements for streamers used on Armed Forces flags and guidons (see 6.1). 1.2 Classification. The streamers covered by this specification will be the following types, sizes, classes, and styles: Type I - Streamer Set (See applicable specification sheet.) Type II - Individual Streame
3、rs Class 1 - Army (Specification Sheet 1) Class 2 - Marine Corps (Specification Sheet 2) Class 3 - Navy (Specification Sheet 3) Class 4 - Air Force (Specification Sheet 4) Class 5 - Unit Awards (Specification Sheet 5) Class 6 - Coast Guard (Specification Sheet 6) Size 1 - 2-3/4 inches wide and 4 fee
4、t long Size 2 - 2-3/4 inches wide and 3 feet long Size 3 - 1-3/8 inches wide and 2 feet long Style - See applicable specification sheet for style number. 1.3 Classification. DELETED Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to The Institute of Heraldry, Department of t
5、he Army, ATTN: Technical and Production Division, 9325 Gunston Road, Building 1466, Room S-112, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5579 or emailed to Stanley.Haastioh.belvoir.army.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online da
6、tabase at www.dodssp.daps.mil. AMSC N/A FSC 8345 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-14650B w/AMENDMENT 1 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specific
7、ation. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements
8、 of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
9、 specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A-52094 - Thread, Cotton V-T-285 - Thread, Polyester DELETED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MIL-DTL-11589 - Ribbon, Awards, General Specification for MIL-DTL-32072 - Thread, Polyester
10、 STANDARDS FEDERAL DELETED FED-STD-751 Stitches, Seams and Stitching DELETED SPECIFICATION SHEETS (See ASSIST database for list of specification sheets.) (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or www.dodssp.daps.mil or from the Standardization Docum
11、ent Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.2.2 Other Government 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, th
12、e issues are those cited in the solicitation. DRAWINGS THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY 5-5-2 - Streamers, Unit Decorations, Campaign, War Service and Conflict, Infantry and Medical 5-5-2A - Streamer Devices2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
13、MIL-DTL-14650B w/AMENDMENT 1 5-5-614 - Letters and Numerals for Streamers UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 75C5023A0000 75C5023A0001 (Figures 1, 2, and 3 . . ) DELETED (Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and specification sheets required by the contractors in connection with specific procuremen
14、t functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.) 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in th
15、e solicitation or contract (see 6.2). (Non-government standards and other publications are normally available . . ) DELETED AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes (ASQ publications can be obtained from the American Society for Qualit
16、y, 600 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2914 or www.asq.org.) ASTM INTERNATIONAL ASTM-D6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams (ASTM publications can be obtained from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or www.astm.org.) THE COLOR ASSOCIATI
17、ON OF THE UNITED STATES The Standard Color Reference of America, Tenth Edition United States Army Color Card, The Official Colors for Branches, Agencies, etc. (These color references can be obtained from The Color Association of the United States, 315 West 39th Street, Studio 507 New York, NY 10018,
18、 telephone: 212 947-7774, .) IRA GREEN, INC. DOD Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons, 1993 Edition (This publication can be obtained from Ira Green, Inc., 177 Georgia Avenue, Providence, RI 02905.) 2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this
19、 document and the references cited herein (except for related associated specifications or specification sheets), 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-14650B w/AMENDMENT 1 the text of this document takes precedence unless otherwi
20、se noted. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein and in accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In
21、 the event of any conflict between the requirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern. 3.2 Drawings. Drawings 5-5-2, 5-5-2A, and 5-5-614 are shown as Figures 1, 2, and 3 for information purposes only. In the event of any conflict between the figures and the a
22、ctual drawings, especially upon revision of the drawings, the actual drawings shall govern. 3.2A First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.3. 3.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recove
23、red, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.4 Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein. 3.4.1 Ri
24、bbon. The rayon ribbon for the streamers shall conform to MIL-DTL-11589. The individual colors of the yarn used in the ribbon shall conform to the cable numbers designated by the Department of Defense Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons, 1993 Edition, as specified in the in
25、dividual specification sheet. 3.4.2 Grommet. Grommets shall be a commercial brass plain grommet, Trade Size 0 with a plain washer. 3.4.3 Thread. 3.4.3.1 Cotton. The cotton thread shall conform to mercerized cotton thread IC1 or IC2 ticket number 000 of A-A-52094. 3.4.3.2 Rayon. The rayon thread shal
26、l be semi-dull continuous filament, regenerated, cellulose type rayon, two ply, 150 denier. 3.4.3.3 Polyester. The polyester shall be a natural soft multiple cord and conform to Type I, Class 1, Subclass A, Tex size 30 of MIL-DTL-32072. 3.4.3.4 Color. The color of the thread for the hem, inscription
27、 and devices shall be as specified on the applicable drawing and specification sheet unless otherwise specified (see 6.2). The bobbin thread shall be the same shade as the embroidery device or lettering. 3.5 Design. Unless otherwise indicated on the applicable specification sheet, the design and siz
28、e of the streamers shall be as indicated on TIOH Drawing 5-5-2 (Figure 1). Dimensions of the letters and numerals shall be as shown on TIOH Drawing 5-5-614 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-14650B w/AMENDMENT 1 (Figure 3). Des
29、ign and dimensions of devices for the streamers will be in accordance with TIOH Drawing 5-5-2A (Figure 2) and government cartoons. 3.6 Construction. 3.6.1 Fly end. Unless otherwise indicated on the applicable specification sheet, the fly end of the streamer shall be formed as shown in TIOH Drawing 5
30、-5-2 (Figure 1) by using a Type 304 stitch of ASTM-D6193 with 58 stitches per inch 4 stitches per inch. The ribbon shall be closely trimmed along the stitch to form the swallow-tail of the fly end. 3.6.2 Heading. 3.6.2.1 Type I and Type II, Sizes 1 and 2. Unless otherwise indicated on the applicable
31、 specification sheet, Type I and Type II, Size 1 and 2 headings shall be constructed as shown on the applicable drawing and as specified herein. A one-inch hem shall be made using Stitching Type EFaa-2, Stitch Type 301 of ASTM-D6193 with a minimum of 12 stitches per inch. A grommet as specified in 3
32、.4.2 shall be positioned on the heading as shown on TIOH Drawing 5-5-2 (Figure 1). 3.6.2.2 Type II, Size 3. Unless otherwise indicated on the applicable specification sheet, Type II, Size 3 heading shall be lined with a 1-1/4 inch wide cotton tape, 4-1/2 inches long and stitched on each side with St
33、itching Type EFa-1, Stitch Type 301 of ASTM-D6193, 12 stitches per inch. A 1/2 inch eyelet will be centered on the heading as shown on TIOH Drawing 5-5-2 (Figure 1). The eyelet shall be stitched through both layers of fabric with a regular button hole stitch. The heading shall then be formed by hemm
34、ing the end of the streamer with a 3/8 inch turn under and stitched with Stitching Type EFb-2, Stitch Type 301 of ASTM-D6193. Stitching gauge shall be 1/16 inch with a 1/8 inch margin. The flat width of the finish hem shall be not less than 2-1/4 inches and turned to the reverse side of the finished
35、 streamer. 3.6.3 Embroidery. Unless otherwise indicated on the applicable specification sheet, lettering, devices, and numbers shall be positioned on the streamer as shown on TIOH Drawing 5-5-2 (Figure 1). Embroidery yarn shall conform to the requirements indicated in 3.4.3. Devices shall conform to
36、 the cartoon; however, letter size and dimensions shall be as shown on TIOH Drawing 5-5-614 (Figure 3). Tolerances for embroidered letters, numerals, and devices shall be 1/16 inch in height and width. 3.7 Workmanship. Streamers shall be clean, well-made and shall meet acceptable quality standards e
37、stablished by this specification. Thread tension shall be maintained throughout and all threads ends or cross over stitches shall be trimmed. 4. VERIFICATION 4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. First article inspection (see 4.
38、3). b. Conformance inspection (see 4.4). 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-14650B w/AMENDMENT 1 4.2 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspection shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions sp
39、ecified in 4.4. 4.3 First article inspection. Inspection and testing of the first article (see 3.2 and 6.3) shall be made of a completely finished item for all provisions of this specification applicable to the end product examination and tests. 4.4 Conformance inspection. Quality assurance inspecti
40、on of components and materials shall be in accordance with the subsidiary specifications and drawings. Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. 4.4.1 Certificate of compliance. Grommets specified in 3.3.2 may be accepted on the basis of the contractors certificat
41、e of compliance for requirements specified. 4.4.2 In-process inspection. In-process inspection shall be made at any point or during any phase of the manufacturing process to determine whether operation or assemblies are accomplished as specified. The Government reserves the right to exclude from con
42、sideration for acceptance any material for which in-process inspection has indicated nonconformance. In-process inspection shall be conducted to see that accomplishment of the following is in accordance with the specification requirements. REQUIREMENT, OPERATION OR ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENT PARAGRAPHRibb
43、on 3.4.1 Thread checked at machine 3.4.3 Fly end construction 3.6.1 Heading construction 3.6.2 Turn-in, Turn under of seams 3.6.2 Embroidery design 3.6.3 4.5. Inspection of the end item. A one hundred percent inspection shall be performed on end item streamers. 4.5.1 Visual examination of streamers.
44、 Examination of streamers for defects in design, material, construction and workmanship shall be made using Table 1. Examination shall be made at a distance of approximately 16 to 22 inches with illumination equal to average daylight and arranged so as to avoid as much reflected light as possible. D
45、efects designated by an asterisk (*) shall be classified as major when seriously affecting appearance or serviceability and minor when affecting appearance or serviceability but not seriously. The unit of product for the examinations shall be one completely fabricated streamer. Any dimension which i
46、s not within the specified tolerance shall be classified as a defect. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-14650B w/AMENDMENT 1 TABLE I. CLASSIFICATION OF VISUAL DEFECTS EXAMINE DEFECT CLASSIFICATION MAJOR (* MINOR Quality of rib
47、bon: Type Ribbon not as specified X Color Color other than specified X Off shade *Material Hole, cut, tear, smash or weak place X Spot, stain, streak * Two or more continuous broken or missing ends X Double pick, course pick or mis-pick clearly noticeable X Float or skip * Crease or wrinkle embedded
48、 * Quality of grommet Broken, cracked or malformed X Contains rough or sharp edge X Construction and workmanship Operation omitted or not accomplished as specified * Component is not required type, style, or size required X Ribbon not continuous length X Stitches, seams, Incorrect color thread X and
49、 stitching Thread shade color not a good match * Incorrect type of seams, stitch or stitching * Row of stitches partially or completely missing * Seams improperly formed X Tight or loose tension * Broken stitches XHem uneven *Embroidered Broken stitches * design stars, Not positioned correctly * letters, device, etc. Design not as specified * .
