1、1 INCH-POUND I MIL-M-2418G 31 August 1990 SUPERSEDING ML-M-2418F 9 June 1980 MILITARY SPECIFICATION MITTEN SHELLS, SNOW CAMOUFLAGE, COTTON, WHITE, TWO FINGER This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification co
2、vers one type and size of white mitten shells. 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. Unless otherwise specified, the issues
3、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). SPEC I F I C AT-ION S FEDERAL A-A-203 - Paper, Kraft, Untreated A-A-50199 - Thread, Polyester Core, Cotton- or Po
4、lyester-Covered JJ-W-155 - Webbing, Textile, (Cotton, Elastic) DDD- L- 2 0 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage, PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard (General Use) Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be usad in improving this docume
5、nt should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. AMSC NIA FSC 8415 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A, Approved for publ
6、ic release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-24L8G 84 m 977770b 0448076 7 m MIL-M-2418G MIL I TARY MIL-B-543 - Buckles, Tongueless and Web Strap MIL-T-3530 - Thread and Twine: Mildew Resistant or Water
7、Repellent Treated MIL-C-3924 - Cloth, Oxford, Cotton Warp and Nylon Filling, Quarpel Treated MIL-T-43566 - Tape, Textile, Cotton or Polyester, General Purpose, Natural or in Colors MIL-L-35078 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Subsistence Items; Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage;
8、General Specification For STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-595 - Colors Used in Government Procurement FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedwes and Tables for Inspection MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD
9、-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets by Attributes (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094,) 2.2 No
10、n-Government publications. The following documents form a part 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
11、of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). THE COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES Standard Color Card of America Department of Defense Standard Color Card for Sewing Thread (Color cards may be available from the Color Association of
12、 the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-0927. 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.) 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networ
13、king permitted without license from IHS-,-,-HIL-H-24LG 84 7797706 0448077 O W MIL-M-2418G AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING MD MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Stre
14、et, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187). (Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.) 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event
15、 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 unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article, When specifi
16、ed (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.3) in accordance with 4.3. 3.2 Samples. Samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contractor (see 6.4). appear in the sample, in which case this Specification shall govern. Variation from this
17、specification may 3.3 Material. It is encouraged that recycled material be used when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this specification. 3.3.1 Cloth. The cloth for the mitten shells shall be oxford, cotton warp and nylon filling, quarpel treated, conforming to class 1, of MIL-C-392
18、4. 3.3.2 Tape. The tape for the adjusting strap, release tab and buckle strap shall be 5/8 inch width, bleached white, type I, class 2 conforming to MIL-T-43566. 3.3.3 Elastic webbing. The cotton elastic webbing shall be 3/8 inch, unbleached conforming to JJ-W-155. 3.3.4 Thread. The thread for seami
19、ng and stitching shall be ticket No. 30, 2 or 3 ply, and ticket No. 50, 2 ply conforming to A-A-50199. The color shall be bleached white AH, C.A. 66050. The thread shall be water-repellent treated in accordance with type II, class 3 of MIL-T-3530. 3.3.5 Buckles. The buckles shall be tongueless, doub
20、le bar, 5/8 inch size with lip, conforming to type II, style 3, class 3 of MIL-B-543 except that the color shall be a lusterless white conforming to shade No. 37875 of FED-STD-595. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-24LG 4 m 7779
21、706 0448078 2 m MIL-M-2418G 3.3.6 Labels. 3.3.6.1 Identification and size label. Each mitten shell- shall be marked with an identification label conforming to type III or IV, class 4 of DDD-L-LO, except that the requirement for size is not applicable. The label shall withstand fastness to laundering
22、 as stated herein. 3.3.6.2 Instruction slip. A printed slipof thin paper, approximately 2 inches.by 4 inches, and containing the following information, shall be inserted in. each right-hand mitten shell: - - INSTRUCTIONS - MITTEN SHELLS, SNOW CAMOUFLAGE, COTTON, WHITE, TWO FINGER For camouflage use
23、only. Not a substitute for outer mitten. Keep mitten shell clean. When not in use, keep in a clean, dry place. Turn inside out for carrying. Trigger finger may be extended through opening when needed. Thismitten shell is washable. 3.4 Design, The mitten shells shall be as shown on figure 1, having a
24、n adjustable strap on the back across the wrist, and an elastic webbing in the hem of the gauntlet portion. The mitten shells shall have an opening for insertion of the neck webbing loop as well as an opening or the trigger finger on the. thumb side in the side seam. 3.5 Figure. Figure 1 is furn3she
25、d for information purposes only. If there are any inconsistencies between the specification and the figure, the written specification shall govern. 3.6 Patterns. Standard patterns will be furnished by the Government. The standard patterns shall not be al-tered in any way and are to be used as a guid
26、e for cutting the contractors working patterns. The working patterns shall be identical to the standard patterns. - 3.6.1 Pattern parts, The pattern parts for themitten shells shall be as listed in table I. TABLE I. Pattern parts Pattern nomenclature Cut parts per mitten shell Palm- (includes front
27、of thumb) 1 Back of thumb 1 Gauntlet front 1 Back (includes back of gauntlet) 1 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-2418G 3.7 Construction. 3.7.1 ,Stitches, seams, and stitching. Stitches, seams, and stitching types specified in t
28、able II shall conform to FED-STD-751. methods, seams, or stitches are given for the same part of an operation, any one of them may be used. prohibited, specified in table II. Whenever two or more The use of a trimmer attachment on sewing machines is The minimum and maximum number of stitches per inc
29、h shall be as 3.7.1.1 Type 301 stitching, Unless otherwise specified, ends of type 301 stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched 1/2 inch minimum, except where ends are turned under in a hem or held down by other stitching. Thread tension shall be maintained so there will be no loose stitching
30、 resulting in a loose bobbin or top thread or no excessively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The lock shall be embedded in the materials sewn. 3.7.1.2 Type 401 stitching, Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching. 401 stitch type, when
31、not turned under in a hem or held down by other stitching, shall have a 1/2 to 3/4 inch chain extending beyond each end. The looper thread (underthread) shall be on the inside of the mitten shell. Both ends of all seams or stitching produced with 3.7.1.3 Repairs of type 301 stitching. Repairs of typ
32、e 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 1/2 inch back of the end of the stitching. b. Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during
33、inspection of the item (in-process or end item) shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1/2 inch back of the defective area, continue over the defective area, and continue a minimum of 1/2 inch beyond the defective area onto the existing stitching. stitching shall
34、be repaired by removing the defective stitching without damaging the material and restitching in the required manner. L/ Loose or tight - i/ When making the above repairs, the ends of the stitching are not required to be backstitched. 3.7.1.4 Repairs of type 401 stitching. All repairs shall be in ac
35、cordance with 3.7.1.3a and 3.7.1.3b. 3.8 Manufacturing operations requirements. The mitten shells shall be made in accordance with the operation requirements specified in table II. The contractor is not required to follow the exact sequence of operations listed, unless otherwise specified. facilitat
36、e manufacture are permissible, provided the thread does not show on the finished mitten shell. Any additional basting or holding stitches used to 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-r MIL-U-E!4LG 4 777770b Oq4OO O G.2 o, a= c ac, (d al
37、3 o cc 5 * c .ri *ri e4 3 LJu 3 2Li c .ri o o v) c hlal o Li 3 Instruction label not inserted in identification label misplaced -missing, illegible or incorrect right mitten shell 219 220 22 1 Broken, damaged or malformed Any sharp burr or metal sliver Not finished as specified Any area of no coatin
38、g Color not as specified 113 114 115 116 222 Labe 1 Buckle Assembly detail: Opening Any omitted (trigger-finger and neck loop) 117 Wrist straps Adjusting strap: End of strap not securely caught in seamed edge of mitten shell Finished length of pull part less than 1-7/8 inches or more than 2-1/8 inch
39、es 223 8-1/2 inches or more than 9-1/2 inches 224 118 Finished length of strap less than 15 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-24LG 4 777790b OY4070 3 MIL-M-2418G TABLE IV. End item visual defects (contd) Classif ication Examine De
40、fect Major Minor Wrist straps Buckle strap: (cont d) End of strap not securely caught Finished length less than 1-5/8 inches in seamed edge of mitten shell 119 or more than 1-7/8 inches 225 Release tab: Finished length less than 7/8 inch or more than 1-1/8 inches 226 . 4.4.3 End item dimensional exa
41、mination. The mitten shells shall be examined for conformance to the dimensions specified in table III. Any dimension not within the specified tolerance shall be classified as a defect. The lot size shall be expressed in units of mitten shells. The sample unit shall be one mitten shell and the selec
42、tion shall be by pairs. The sample size shall be S-2, and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 4.0. 4.4.4 Packaging examination. The fully packaged. end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of shipping containers
43、. fully packaged. The inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL, expressed in The sample unit shall be one shipping container terms of defects per hundred units, shal1,be 2.5. Examine Defect Marking Omitted; incorrect; illegible; (exterior and location, sequence, or method interior) Materials Any co
44、mponent missing, damaged of improper size, of application or not as specified Workmanship Content Inadequate application of components, such as: incomplete sealing or closure of flap, improper taping, loose strapping or inadequate stapling Bulged or distorted container Number of unit packs per conta
45、iner is more or less Number of pairs of mitten shells per unit pack is than required more or less than required. L/ - i/ For this defect, two (2) unit packs shall be examined from each shipping container in the sample. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without lice
46、nse from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-2418G 4,4.5 Palletization examination. The fully packaged and palletized end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed ,in units of palletized unit loads. The sample unit shall be one palletized unit load, fully packaged. The inspect
47、ion level shall be S-1, and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 6.5. Exami ne Defect Fin is hed dimens ion$ Length, width, or height exceeds specified maximum requirement Palletization Pallet pattern not as specified Load not bonded as specified Weight Exceeds maximum
48、load limits Marking Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper size, location, sequence, or method of application 5. PACKAGING 5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be level A or Commercial as specified (see 6.2). 5.1.1 Level A preservation. Mitten shells shall be laid flat in a stack of five pairs a
49、nd the stack folded in half by bringing the fingertips up to the gauntlet cuff hem. Two folded stacks of five pairs each shall be placed one over the other, inverted and reversed end to end, with the gauntlets facing the outside of the bundle, Each bundle of 10 pairs, measuring approximately 8 by 8 inches, shall be cross-tied with cotton tape or twine to form a unit pack. 5.1.2 Commercial preservation. Mitten sh
