1、MIL-F-40847C 84 = 9997906 0528773 4 I NOT MEASUREMENT SENSITIVEJ MIL-F-40047C 12 May 1992 SUPERSEDING MIL-F-40047B(IH) 31 March 1969 MILITARY SPECIFICATION FLAG, SIGNAL, RED, VEHICLE, DANGER This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense 1. SCOPE
2、1.1 Scope. This specification covers the general requirements of a red danger flag. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unle
3、ss otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). 8 SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL NN-P-71 - Pallets, Material Handling, Wood Stringer Co
4、nstruction, 2-Way and 4-Way (Partial) V-T-285 - Thread, Polyester CCC-C-430 - Cloth, Sheeting, Cotton and Polyester and Cotton PPP-B-636 - Box, Shipping, Fiberboard Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in preparing this document shoul
5、d be addressed to: Director, The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304-5050 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing.at the end of this document. AMSC NIA FSC 8455 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved or public release; distr
6、ibution is unlimited. . Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-40047C 84 W 9999906 0528774 b m MIL-F-40047C . MIL I TARY MIL-P-15011 - Pallet, Material Handling, Wood Post Construction MIL-G-16491 - Grommet, Metallic 4 Way entry STANDA
7、RDS FEDERAL FED-STD-191 - Textile, Test Methods FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams and Stitching8 MIL I TARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads Attributes (Unlees otherwise indicated, copies of
8、federal and military specifications, etandards and handbooks are available from: Standardization Document Order Desk, Building 4D, Section DI 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.1.2 Other Government documenta, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, draw
9、ings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation. COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS A-A-50155 - Cloth, Muslin, Cotton A-A-52094 - Thread, Cotton (Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and
10、 specification sheets required by the contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activities or as directed by the contracting officer.) 2.2 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specifi
11、ed herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DOD adopted are thoee listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unlese otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the ODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6
12、.2). THE COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. United States Army Color Card, The Official Colors for Branches, Agencies, etc. DOD Standard Color Card of Official Standardized Shades for Heraldic Yarns, 1974. (Application for copies of the color cards should be addressed to the Color Associat
13、ion of the United Statee, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016.) 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-r . MIL-F-40047C 84 m 9999906 0528775 8 m MIL-F-40047C AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS * ASTM-B-3951 - Standard Practice
14、 for Commercial.Packaging (DOD adopted) (Application for copies of ASTM publications should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) (Nongovernment standards and other publications are normally available from the These documents also
15、may be organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. available in or through libraries or other information services.) 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the kext of this document and the references cited herein (except for related associated detail specifications,
16、 specification sheets or MS standards), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 1 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a sa
17、mple shall be subjected to first article inspection, (See 6.3). 3.2 Material. Materials shall conform to the referenced specifications and the requirements specified herein. 3.2.1 Cloth, muslin, cotton. The cotton muslin shall conform to Type I, II or III, of A-A-50155 or Type II, Class 2, Style B o
18、f CCC-C-430. The cloth shall be dyed scarlet to match Cable No. 65006 of the Standard Color Reference ofAmerica, United States Army Color Card and shall have good fastness to weathering when tested as specified in 4.3.1. * 3.2.2 Thread, cotton. The thread for stitching shall be cotton conforming to
19、Type 1, Ticket No. 50, 3 ply of A-A-52094. The thread ahall be dyed scarlet to match Cable No. HL 67111 of the DOD Standard Color Card of Official Standardized shade5 for Heraldic Yarns. specified in A-A-52094. The thread shall show good fastness to weathering when tested as 3.2.3 Thread, Spun Polye
20、ster. Use of spun Polyester thread Type 1 Class 1, 3 ply, Letter size B of V-T-285, matching Scarlet HL 67111 of the DOD Standard Color Card of Official Standardized Shades for Heraldic Yarns is authorized a5 an optional thread for stitching. 3.2.4 Grommets. The metallic grommets shall conform to Ty
21、pe I, Class 1, Trade size 1 of MIL-G-16491 See MS20230 (ASG). 3.3 Construction. 3.3.1 Hems. The four sides of the flag shall be hemmed with 1-3/4 inches 2 1/8 inch (4.45 cm 5 0.32 cm) wide hem having a 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) turned edge and stitching 1/16 inch (0.16 cm) from inside the turned edge. The
22、flag shall be constructed from a single piece of material. e 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-40047C 84 W 96199906 0528776 T 9 MIL-F-40047C 3.3.2 Stitches and stitchinq. The stitches and stitching shall conform to stitch type 3
23、01 and stitching type EFb-1 of FED-STD-751 with 10 to 14 stitches per inch. Thread breaks in stitching shall be backstitched not less than 1 inch (2.54 cm) at each break. Stitching shall be backstitched not less than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm at: the ende, except where ends are turned under in a hem or held
24、 down by other. stitching. Thread tension shall be maintained so there will be no loose stitching and the lock will be embedded in the materials sewed. All threads shall be trimmed. 3.3.3 Size. The finished flag shallmeasure 18 inches (45.72 cm) long by 18 inches (45.72 cm) wide, with a tolerance of
25、 plus or minus 1/2 inch (1.27 cm). 3.3.4 Settincr of crrommet. .The grommets specified in 3.2.4 shall be placed at each corner of the flag. The center of the grommet shall be 7/8 inch i., unevenly gaged or various stitching not uniform in appearance. Open seams or hem8 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) or more Ope
26、n seams or hems less than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) at two or more places . NOTE: One or more broken or two or more continuous skipped or runoff stitches constitutes an open seam. Thread breaks not backstitched shall be classified as open seams. Any raw edge . Hem on four sides of flag less than 1-5/8 inch
27、 (4.13 cm) or more than 1-7/8 inch (4.77 cm).,. Wrong seam type Wrong stitch type. . 5 CLASSIFICATION Malor I Minor - - - x I x. X X X X X X ? X X X Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-EXAM3: NE :rommet 0 MIL-F-40047C 84 W 999990b 0528778
28、 3 I MIL-F-40047C DEFECT Loose tension resulting in loosely exposed bobbin or Tight tension (stitches break when normal strain is NOTE: Puckering is evidence of tight tension. When puckering is evident, the inspector shall test stitching by exerting normal pull in the lengthwise direction of the sti
29、tching. top thread applied to the stitching) . One or more stitches per inch less than specified Three or more stitches per inch less than specified One or more stitches in excess of maximum specified One or more missing Insecurely clinched, broken, cracked or otherwise defective, affecting function
30、. Any (4 required) clinched too tight cutting surrounding fabric Not brass Rough or sharp edges. Not positioned as specified CLASSIFICATION Maior I Minor - X - X X - - X X - - X - X 4.3.2.3 Dimensional examination. The sample unit shall be one flag. Any dimension which is not within the specified to
31、lerances shall be classified as a def act 4,3.2.4 Insdection levels and acceotable aualitv levels. The inspection levels and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) expressed in defects per hundred units shall be as follows: Inspection AQL Leve 1 Mai or Total For defects applicable to 4.3.2.2 For defects a
32、pplicable to 4.3.2.3 II 2.5 6.5 s-3 (one class) 2.5 4.3.3 Examination of preparation for delivery recruirements. An examination ehall be made to determine that packaging, packing and marking requirements are complied with. Defects shall be scored in accordance with the list below. The sample unit sh
33、all be one shipping container fully prepared for delivery, with the exception that it need not be sealed. Defects of closure listed below shall be examined on a shipping container fully prepared for delivery. The lot size shall be the number of containers in the end item inspection lot. The inspecti
34、on level shall be S-2 and the AQL shall be 4.0 defects per hundred units. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-. MIL-F-40047C 84 E 9999906 0528779 5 E - MIL-F-40047C e EXAMINE DEFECT Markings, exterior Missing, incorrect, illegible or im
35、proper size, and interior location sequence or method of application. Materials Component missing, damaged or otherwise defective, affecting serviceability. Workmanship Inadequate application of components, such ae incomplete closure of container flaps, inadequate stapling. Bulging or distortion of
36、containers. Content Number in container is more or less than required. Weight Net weight exceeds the requirements. 5. PACKAGING 5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be,level A or Commercial, as specified (see 6.2). 5.1.1 Level A. 5.1.1.1 Unit Dackaqinq. Each flag shall be folded into an approximatel
37、y 9 inch (22.86 cm) square. Ten folded flags shall then be neatly stacked and placed in a snug fitted transparent polyethylene bag. The polyethylene film shall be not lesa than 0.0015 inch (0.0381 cm) thick. All seams and closures shall be affected by heat sealing and excess air within the bag shall
38、 be expelled before sealing. 5.1.2 Commercial. Flag shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with the applicable requirements of ASTM-D-3951. 5.2 Packinq. Packiiig shall be level B r commercial as specified (Bee 6.2). 5.2.1 Level B. Fifty unit packages (500 lags) packaged as specified in 5.1.1
39、shall be packed in a snug-fitting shipping container conforming to Style RSC, Type CF or SF, class weather-resistant, variety SW, gifades V3S or W5S of PPP-B-636. CloBure shall be in accordanee with the appendix of :he container specification; however, method III or VI may be permitted, 5.2.2 Commer
40、cial. Flags packaged a specified in 5.1.1 shall be packed in accordance with the applicable requirements of ASTM-D-3951. 5.3 Palletization. Unitized loads, commensurate with the level of packing specified in the contract or order, shall be palletized on a 4-way entry pallet in accordance with load t
41、ype 1A of MIL-STD-147. primary and secondary straps in accordance with bonding means C, K and L or O or F. Pallet pattern shall be in accordance with the appendix of MIL-STD-147. The pallet; shall be 4-way, type I, Class 1, style 1, Size A, Wood Group I, II, III or IV of MIL-P-15011, or, 4-way, Type
42、 IV, V or VIII, Class 1, Style A, Size 2, Wood Group I, II, III or IV, Grade A of NN-P-71. Interlocking of loads shall be effected by Each prepared load shall be bonded with 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-F-40047C 84 7777706 05
43、28780 L B r ,MIL- F- 4 O O 4 7 C revereing the pattern of each course. If the container is of a size which does not confozm to any of the patterns specified in MIL-STD-147, the pallet pattern used shall be approved by the contracting officer. 5.4 Markinq. In addition to any special markings required
44、 by the contract or purchase order, unit packages, intermediate boxes, shipping containers and palletized unit: loads ahall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. 6. NOTES (This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.) 6.1 Intende
45、d use. Flags covered by this specification are intended to be used on vehicles transporting explosives or other hazardous cargo. 6.2 ficauisition reuuirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following: a. Title, number and date of this specification. b, Issue of DODISS to be cited in the sol
46、icitation, and if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.1). c. When first article is required (See 3.1). d. Selection of application levels of packaging and packing (See 5.1 and 5.2). 6.3-First article. When first article inspection is required, the contracting offic
47、er should provide specific article test results and disposition of first articles. The invitations for bids should provide that the Government reserves the right to waive the requirement for samples for first article inspection to those bidders offering a product which has been previously acquired o
48、r tested by the Government, and that bidders offering such products, who wish to rely on such production or tests, must furnish evidence with the bid that prior Government approval is presently appropriate for the pending contract. 6.4 Chanaes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in
49、this revision to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the exteneiveness of the changes. Cus tod Fans : Army - IH Navy - NU Review activities: DLA - CT Uaer activity: Navy - MC 8 Preparing activity: Army - IH (Project No. 8345-0197) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
