1、MILITARY SPECIFICATION INSIGNIA, DISTINCTIVE UNIT AND SHOULDER LOOP This specification is approved for use within the Department of the Army and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification establishes the requirements for d
2、istinctive r unit insignia (DU11 and shoulder loop insignia (SLI). s 1.2 Classification. The insignia covered by this specification shall be of the following types: Type I - Distinctive Unit Insignia Type II - Shoulder Loop Insignia ROTC 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2,l Government documents. 2.1.1 Specif
3、ications and standards. Specifications and standards form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of- these documents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplem
4、ent thereto, cited in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiber board PPP-B-676 - Boxes, Setup Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this document should be addressed to: Director, The Insti
5、tute of Heraldry, US Army, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304-5050, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement ,Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 8455 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; unlimited. F-
6、THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS I4 PAGES. I Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-Lqb54 BLJ W 777770b 0374303 T MIL-1-14654 (IH) STANDARDS FEDERAL MIL-STD-151 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes MILITARY MIL-STD- 129
7、- Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-2073 - DOD Materiel Procedures for Development and Application of Packaging Requirement 2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents and drawings form a part of this specification to the extent speci
8、fied herein, those in effect on the date of the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues shall be DRAWINGS THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY, US ARMY B-13-12 - Attaching Device, Heraldic Prong and Clutch Type Unnumbered - Distinctive Unit Insignia, for each Unit Insignia Unnumbered - Shoulder Lo
9、op Insignia, for each School Insignia STANDARDS THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY, US ARMY TIOH Standard Color Chips 2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. issues of the documents which are DOD adopted shall be those listed in the is
10、sue of the DODISS specified in the solicitation. the issues of documents not listed in the DODIS shall be the issue of the nongovernment documents which is current on the date of the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the Unless otherwise specified, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
11、(ASTM) ASTM-D-3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. (Application for copies of ASTM publications should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103). 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted witho
12、ut license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-L4bC4 84 W 977790b 0377304 L W I Lead Iron Other Alloy. Copper (max. 1 (max.) (max). Zinc - Gilding medal 94.0 to 96.0 O3 O5 13 Remainder c & MIL-1-14654 (IH) (Nongovernment standards and other publications are normally available from These documents the organizations w
13、hich prepare or distribute the documents. also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services. 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein (except for associated detail specifications, specificat
14、ion sheets or MS standards), the text of this specification shall take precedence. shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. Nothing in this specification, however, 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Detail requirements for individual insignia. The detail requir
15、ements or exceptions for a particular insignia shall be as specified on the applicable drawing. applicable drawing, the manufacturing requirements on the drawing shall govern. In the event of a conflict between the specification and the 3.2 Standard sample, Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the
16、contracting officer will f urnish a standard sample for matching color and finish only. When no standard sample is available, a drawing 6 times actual size will be furnished for color location. 3.3 First article. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subject
17、ed to first article inspection (see 4.3 and 6.4). 3.4 Materials. Materials shall conform to reference specifications and 3.4.1 Gilding metal. requirements specified herein. (including red oxide), dents, nicks, scratches, segregations and foreign inclusions. Gilding metal shall be free from pits, sca
18、le The chemical composition shall be as shown in table I, when tested as specified in 4.4.7.1. 3.4.2 Gold (for plating). Gold for plating shall be 24 karat. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-1-1 4654 (IH) 3.4.3 Nickel (for plating
19、). Nickel for plating shall be the nickel plate normally used in commercial practice. 3.4.4 Solder. 3.4.4.1 Hard solder. Hard solder shall be silver solder having a melting point of not less than 1065 degrees F. 3.4.4.2 Soft solder. Soft solder shall be a tin-lead alloy having a melting point of not
20、 less than 375 degrees F. 3.4.5 Enamel. Enamel shall be a hard fired vitreous type enamel fused with metallic oxldes to produce the required color, shade, opacity or translucence. Enamel colors shall match the TIOH color chips specified and match the standard or approved guide sample, 3.4.6 Silver (
21、for plating). The silver for plating, when required, shall be not less than 99.0 percent pure silver. 3.4.7 Lacquer. synthetic lacquer. When lacquer is used, the lacquer shall be a pale, clear The use of pigmented lacquer shall not be permitted, 3.5 Rivets. When rivets are used to attach a superimpo
22、sed device to the base, tmets may be made from any type brass or nickel silver. option of the manufacturer, either solid or hollow rivets may be used. replica of the design of the Government furnished die. loop insignia will be made by the contractor and will be manufactured in accordance with the G
23、overnment furnished six times actual size drawing. Government does not furnish tools for shoulder loop insignia, At the 3.6 Design. The design of all distinctive unit insignia shall be an exact The die for shoulder The 3.7 Construction. 3.7.1 Stamping, trimming and piercing. Stamping shall be accomp
24、lished in a manner to insure a well defined die-struck edge. and when applicable, pierced to the die-struck outline. clean, smooth and free from burrs, drag marks, steps and rough edges, The stamping, trimming and piercing operations, when applicable, shall not damage or distort the design or alter
25、the shape of the distinctive unit insignia. The development of the trimming and piercing tools shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall remain his property at the conclusion of the contract. The contractor shall include a back jack in the stamping operation to include the following mi
26、nimum information legibly stamped on the reverse of all insignia : The stamping shall be trimmed All edges shall be MADE IN USA (Manufacturer s Hallmark) 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-LLtb54 8Lt 99799Ob 0379306 5 m MIL-1-146
27、54 (IH) 3.7.2 Soldering. Soldered parts shall be completely joined without excess solder and all excess flux shall be removed, joints shall be clean, smooth and free from burned or reduced areas and complete contact shall be made between the soldered parts. used. 3.7.2.1 Device. When a device is sol
28、dered to the base, soft solder shall be 3.7.2.2 Prongs. The prongs for the attaching device shall be hard soldered or electronically fused to the insignia. The attaching device shall be the prong and clutch type conforming to TIOH drawing B-13-12 and shall be .3125 inche in length. Two prongs shall
29、be located on the vertical centerline of the insignia equidistant from each end and approximately 7/8 inch on centers. Center dimensions may vary with the design and location adjusted based on the design and piercings. Maximum spread shall be utilized. When tested as specified in 4.4.7.6, the clutch
30、 shall not separate from the posts by hand without depressing the release wings. 3.7.3 Enameling. Enamel shall be charged, fired and stoned level with the dikes. glass like finish. design elements be removed during stoning. uniform in color, free from bubbles, foreign inclusions, cracking, grazing o
31、r other defects which might affect appearance. spots as a result of the firing. The enamel shall then be lapped, fitted or wheel polished to produce a Enamel shall be applied so as to be There shall be no noticeable burn There shall be no overrunning of enamel nor shall the 3.7.4 Plating. All platin
32、g shall be accomplished using electroplating methods. may affect the plating. Plating shall be non-porous and continuous over the entire plated surface. the plating. not be permitted. insignia shall be nickel plated unless otherwise specified on the applicable drawing. When tested as specified in 4.
33、4.7.4, there shall be no visible chemical reactions such as evolution of gases. Prior to plating, the insignia shall be cleaned of all matter which There shall be no cut-through, peeling or blistering of The use of white metal as an underplating for gold plating shall Gold colored insignia shall be
34、gold plated and silver color 3.7.5 Lacquering. If Silver plating is specified on the drawing, the entire insignia shall be lacquered. The dry lacquer film shall be continuous, level and adherent and shall be free from lint, dust or other inclusions. All gold or nickel plated insignia may be lacquere
35、d at the option of the manufacturer. 3.8 Government loaned property. Dies loaned by the Government shall be used for making distinctive unit insignia for one contract or order and returned to The Institute of Heraldry upon completion. On most,contracts it has been found advantageous for the contract
36、or to make his own working dies from the Government furnished dies. Government dies broken or damaged during production 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-Lb5 8i.I U 7777706 0377307 7 -1 MIL-1-1 4654 (IH) shall be replaced at the
37、 contractors expense. returned to The Institute of Heraldry for replacement and replacement costs billed to the contractor. Damaged Government dies will be 3.9 Workmanship. The finished insignia shall be clean and meet the acceptable quality levels established by this specification. 4. QUALITY ASSUR
38、ANCE PROVISION 4.1 Responsibility for inspection, Unless otherwise specified in the contract or DurChase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any oth
39、er facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and serv
40、ices conform to prescribed requirements. 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance, All items shall meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. become a part of the contractors overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve th
41、e contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defec
42、tive material, Except as otherwise Th e inspection set forth in this specification shall Sampling in quality conformance does not 4.2 Classification of inspection. The inspections specified herein are classified as follows: a. First article inspection (4,3). b. Quality conformance inspection (4.4) 4
43、.2.1 Certificate of compliance, Where certificate of compliances are submitted, the Government reserves the right to check test such items to determine the validity of the certificate. 4.3 First article inspection, First article inspection shall be submitted to the Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) on al
44、l insignia and a letter of authoriza- tion to manufacture will be issued to the contractor prior to production. The examination by TIOH shall be made on a completely finished insignia to ensure all provisions of this specification applicable to end product examination and test are met. A lead strike
45、 shall be submitted on ROTC shoulder loop insignia for design approval prior to submission of finished item. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-1 MIL-1-14654 4 7797706 0377308 9 in terms of Copper base alloy (1 lb) MIL-1-14654 (IH) C h
46、emi c a 1 3.5.1 4 composition 4.4 Quality conformance inspection. Inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in MIL-STD-105, except where otherwise indicated. 4.4.1 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be performed in accordance with the test
47、conditions specified herein. 4.4.2 Inspection for acceptance. Inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in MIL-STD-105, except where otherwise indicated. 4.4.2.1 Testing of components. In addition to the quality assurance provisions of the subsidiary specifications and drawings
48、, testing shall be performed on components and materials listed in table II for test characteristics shown therein. The inspection level shall be S-I and the requirements shall be applicable to the lot average. 9 TABLE II. Component testing. Components and lots expressed Characteristic I I I ICdeter
49、m per s/u 2 Results Sample reported unit I Nearest 4 oz of O. 1% for material I 4.4.3 Certificate of compliance. Components and materials listed below may be accepted on the basis of contractors certification of compliance for requirements specified in applicable paragraphs of this specification, Component Characteristic Rqmt para Gold for plating Karat, material identification 3.5.2 and 3.7.4 Nickel plating Material identification 3.5.3 Solder Material id
