1、AMSC N/ A FSC 8455DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A . Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.INCH-POUNDMIL-DTL-146574 May 2001MILITARY SPECIFICATIONSHOULDER CORD, JUNIOR ROTC, ARMYInactive for new design after 1 May 2001.This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agenciesof
2、 the Department of Defense.The requirements for acquiring the product described herein shall consist of this specificationsheet and the issue of MIL-DTL-14651 listed in that issue of the Department of Defense Indexof Specifications and Standards ( DoDISS) specified in the solicitation.1. SCOPE1.1 Sc
3、ope . This specification covers shoulder cords worn by cadets in the Army JuniorReserve Officer Training Corps.1.2. Classification . The shoulder cords covered by this specification are of the followingtypes (see 6.2):Type I - WhiteType II - ScarletType III - Teal BlueType IV - BuffType V - Old Gold
4、Type VI - EmeraldType VII - BlackType VIII - Orange2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS2.1 General . The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of thisspecification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of thisspecification or recommended for additional info
5、rmation or as examples. While every effort hasbeen made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that theymust meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of thisspecification, whether or not they are listed.Beneficial comments (recommendations
6、, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data whichmay be of use in preparing this document should be addressed to : Director, The Institute ofHeraldry, US Army, 9325 Gunston Road, Room S112, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5579, by usingthe Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appea
7、ring at the end ofthis document.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-1465722.2 Government documents .2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks . The following specifications,standards and handbooks form a part of this document
8、 to the extent specified herein.Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue ofthe Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards ( DoDISS) andsupplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONSA-A-52094 - Thread, Cot
9、tonFEDERAL STANDARDSFED-STD-191 - Textiles, Test Methods(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooksare available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, DODSSP, 700 Robbins Avenue,Building 4D , Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Or visit the DODSSP web s
10、ite athttp:/astimage.daps.dla.mil for online access to standardization documents.)2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications . The following otherGovernment documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to theextent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified,
11、 the issues are those cited in thesolicitation.THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY DRAWINGB-10-14 - Shoulder Cord, Junior ROTC, Army(Copies of drawings required by the contractors in connection with specific procurementfunctions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contractingo
12、fficer.)2.3 Non-Government publications and references . The following documents form a part -ofthis document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of thedocuments which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in thesolicitation. Unless othe
13、rwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS areissues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2)(Non-government standards and other publications are normally available from theorganizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may beavailable
14、 in or through libraries or other information services.)AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTSAATCC-16 - Colorfastness to LightAATCC-61 - Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial: Accelerated(These standards can be obtained from the American Association of Textile Chemists an
15、dColorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.)Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-146573AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY CONTROLANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection byAttributes(This stan
16、dard can be obtained from the American Society for Quality Control, 611 EastWisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.)AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALSASTM-E1282 - Standard Guide for Specifying the Chemical Compositions andSelecting Practices and Quantitative Analysis Methods for Metals, Ores,
17、 and RelatedMaterials(These standards can be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials,1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.)IRA GREEN, INC.DOD Standard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons, 1993 Edition(This publication can be obtained from Ira Green, Inc., 17
18、7 Georgia Avenue, Providence, RI02905.)2.4 Order of precedence . In the event of a conflict between the text of this document andthe references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in thisdocument, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exe
19、mptionhas been obtained.3. REQUIREMENTS3.1 First article . When specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2), a sampleshall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.1. The first article shall bemanufactured by the contractor in the same manner and in the same facilities
20、 as thoseused for the production items.3.2 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials . Recycled,recovered, or environmental preferable materials should be used to the maximum extentpossible provided that the material meets or exceeds operational and maintenancerequirements and pro
21、motes economically advantageous life cycle costs.3.3 Materials . Materials shall be as specified herein.3.3.1 Yarn .3.3.1.1 Cotton core . The stuffer yarn for the cord shall be 4/4 cotton.3.3.1.2 Rayon cover . When rayon is used for the cord and loop cover, the yarn shall be acontinuous filament, re
22、generated cellulose type rayon yarn, 450 denier with 60 to 100 filaments.The yarn for the cord and loop shall be 450/3 ply with 6 1 turn per inch.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-1465743.3.1.3 Nylon cover . When nylon is used f
23、or the cord and loop cover, the yarn shall be acontinuous filament, bright nylon of 420 denier having a minimum of 68 filaments. The yarn forthe cord shall be 420/3 ply with 6 1 turn per inch. The yarn for the loop shall be 420/2 ply with6 1 turn per inch.3.3.1.4 Color . Colors shall be as shown in
24、TABLE I. (Reference the Department of DefenseStandard Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons.)TABLE I. Colors.TYPE CORD COVER COLOR LOOP CORDI White, HA 67101 White, HA 67101 White, HA 67101II Scarlet, HL 67111 Scarlet, HL 67111 Scarlet, HL 67111III Teal Blue, HV 67121 Teal Blue, HV 67
25、121 Teal Blue, HV 67121IV Buff, HAK 67135 Buff, HAK 67135 Buff, HAK 67135V Old Gold, HE 67105 Old Gold, HE 67105 Old Gold, HE 67105VI Emerald, HAC 67128 Emerald, HAC 67128 Emerald, HAC 67128VII Black, HAN 67138 Black, HAN 67138 Black, HAN 67138VIII Orange, HK 67110 Orange, HK 67110 Orange, HK 671103
26、.3.2 Lacquer . The lacquer shall be a pale, clear, synthetic lacquer. The use of pigmentedlacquer shall not be permitted.3.3.3 Copper base alloy . The copper base alloy shall be roll polished, free from pits, scale(including red oxide), dents, nicks, cracks, scratches, segregation, and foreign inclu
27、sions thatcan not be removed in later processing. When tested as specified in 4.3.1, the copper contentof the applicable copper base alloy shall be as specified in Table II.TABLE II. Copper content of copper base alloy .ALLOY COPPERYellow Brass 64.0%-68.5%Red Brass 84.0%-86.0%Free Cutting Brass 60.0
28、%-63.0%Low Brass 78.5%-81.5%3.3.4 Thread .3.3.4.1 End loop cord . Thread for stitching the loop cord shall conform to Type I, Ticket 50,3 Ply of A-A-52094.3.3.4.2 Buttonhole cord . The thread for stitching the buttonhole loop to the plaited cord shallconform to Type III, Ticket C, 3 Ply of A-A-52094
29、.3.3.5 Color .Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-1465753.3.5.1 Yarn color . All yarns, including the rayon or nylon cover yarn and cotton core yarn,shall be dyed as specified in TABLE I. The use of sulfur dyes and dyes containing
30、 elementarysulfur or compounds capable of oxidation to sulfuric acid is prohibited.3.3.5.2 Matching colors . Colors shall match the approved shades under artificial daylighthaving a color temperature of 7500 500 degrees Kelvin.3.3.5.3 Colorfastness . The rayon or nylon cover yarn shall show fastness
31、 to laundering,wet-dry cleaning, and light. The cotton core yarn shall show fastness to laundering and wet-drycleaning. All tests shall show not less than good fastness when compared against the colorsspecified in TABLE I after testing as specified in 4.3.1.3.3.5.4 Thread . All stitching thread shal
32、l match the color of the loop yarns specified inTABLE I. When tested as specified in A-A-52094, the dyed thread shall show good fastness tolaundering, wet dry cleaning, and light.3.3.6 Ferrule and ring . The ferrule and ring shall be made from any type brass specified in3.3.3 and shall conform to th
33、e details and dimensions shown in Figure 1.3.4 Construction . The shoulder cord shall be made from a single piece of braided plaitingcord specified in 3.4.1 and in accordance with the details and dimensions shown in Figure 1 andthe requirements specified herein.3.4.1 Braided plaiting cord . The fini
34、shed cord shall consist of a braided tubular rayon ornylon cover specified in 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 over a cotton core stuffer specified in 3.3.1.1.Sufficient ends of the cotton yarn shall be used to ensure the finished cord is round, firm, and7 /32 inch 1/32 inch in diameter. The rayon or nylon cover
35、 shall be braided on a 16 carriermachine, 1 end per carrier, with not less than 24 picks per inch in a 2 over, 2 under, plain braid.3.4.2 End loop cord and buttonhole cord . The finished end loop cord and buttonhole cordshall consist of a tubular braided rayon or nylon cover over sufficient cotton c
36、ore stuffer yarn toensure a diameter of 3 /32 inch 1/32 inch.3.4.3 Shoulder cord construction . The rayon or nylon covered braided cord shall be plaitedin accordance with the design shown in Figure 1:- With a single piece of braided cord specified in 3.4.1, begin at one free end and, by using aloop
37、and buttonhole cord specified in 3.4.2, form an end loop 1-3/8 inches 1/8 inch.Secure the loop by stitching and wrapping the free end with not less than 10 turns of loopand buttonhole cord for an area of 1 inch 1/8 inch. Use stitching thread specified in3.3.4.1.- From the wrapping above, allow 2-1/4
38、 inches 1/4 inch of plain braided cord.- Then plait the braided plaiting cord for 26 inches 2 inches using 50 2 plaits.- From the end of the plaiting, allow 5 inches 1/2 inch of plain braided cord.- Then knot the plain braided cord 4 times, making the knotted area 1 inch 1/8 inch inwidth.- Midway be
39、tween the plaited section and the knotted section, form a buttonhole loop with aminimum of 4-1/4 inches of loop cord. The buttonhole shall measure 1 inch 1/8 inch.Insert the loop underneath the tubular braid a minimum of 1 inch; then sew it securely tothe braided cord with thread specified in 3.3.4.
40、2. Testing shall be as specified in 4.3.2.1.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-146576- Place ring on cord; then secure the ferrule on the end of the cord by stitching through the 4holes in the ferrule so as to ensure a force fit
41、for the ring 2-5/8 inches 1/4 inch from the4 knots.3.4.4. Ferrule and ring . The ferrule and ring shall be mirror-like polished and shall becompletely coated with lacquer or a lacquer-like finish specified in 3.3.2. Testing of lacquershall be as specified in 4.3.2.2.4. VERIFICATION4.1 Classification
42、 of inspections . The inspection requirements specified herein are classifiedas follows:a. First article inspection. Inspection and testing of the first article (see 3.1) shall be made ofa completely finished item or items for any or all provisions of this specification applicable to theend product
43、examination and tests.b. Conformance inspection. Inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions set forthherein, except where otherwise indicated (see 6.2). Sampling for inspection shall be performedin accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4.4.2 Inspection conditions . Unless otherwise stated, all ins
44、pections shall be performed inaccordance with the conditions specified in 4.3.4.3 Methods of inspection .4.3.1 Testing of components . Except as otherwise stated in TABLE III, testing ofcomponents shall be in accordance with the stated test method from FED-STD-191.TABLE III. Testing of components.CO
45、MPONENT CHARACTERISTIC RQMT TEST METHODRESULTSREPORTED ASRayon yarn for material identification 3.3.1.2 standard commercial pass or failcord & loop ply 3.3.1.2 standard commercial pass or failcovers denier 3.3.1.2 standard commercial to nearest deniercontinuous filament 3.3.1.2 standard commercial p
46、ass or failnumber of filaments 3.3.1.2 standard commercial pass or failpresence of sulfur 3.3.5.1 2020 1 / pass or failcolorfastness tolaundering 3.3.5.3 AATCC-61, Test 1A pass or failwet-dry cleaning 3.3.5.3 5622 pass or faillight 2 / 3.3.5.3 AATCC-16, Option A pass or failNylon yarn for material i
47、dentification 3.3.1.3 standard commercial pass or failcord & loop ply 3.3.1.3 standard commercial pass or failcovers denier 3.3.1.3 standard commercial to nearest deniercontinuous filament 3.3.1.3 standard commercial pass or failnumber of filaments 3.3.1.3 standard commercial pass or failpresence of
48、 sulfur 3.3.5.1 2020 1 / pass or failcolorfastness tolaundering 3.3.5.3 AATCC-61, Test 1A pass or failProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-146577TABLE III. Testing of components - continuedwet-dry cleaning 3.3.5.3 5622 pass or fail
49、light 2 / 3.3.5.3 AATCC-16, Option A pass or failCotton core material identification 3.3.1.1 standard commercial pass or failstuffer yarn size 3.3.1.1 standard commercial pass or failpresence of sulfur 3.3.5.1 2020 1 / pass or failcolorfastness to pass or faillaundering 3.3.5.3 AATCC-61, Test 1A pass or failwet-dry cleaning 3.3.5.3 5622 pass or failBraided diameter 3.4.1 v
