1、 INCH-POUND MIL-PRF-32363 26 November 2010 SUPERSEDING PRF13018850 11 October 2007 (See 6.5) PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION SLING, TACTICAL This specification is approved for use by the U.S. Army Armaments Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) and is available for use by all Departments an
2、d Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification prescribes the performance requirements and identifies verification procedures for the Sling, Tactical, hereafter referred to simply as the Tactical Sling or TS. The Tactical Sling allows the Warfighters weapon to remain
3、 in a ready position while conducting non-weapon firing-related tasks. 1.2 Requirement levels. This specification identifies two values for selected performance requirements. The threshold (T) is the minimum acceptable level. The objective (O) is the desired level at which performance of the Tactica
4、l Sling results in an operationally significant increase in capabilities. When only one requirement is stated, it is the threshold requirement. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 or 4 of this specification. This section does not incl
5、ude 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 of documents cited in sections 3
6、 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. AMSC: N/A FSC: 1005 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: RDAR-QES-E, Picatinny, Ne
7、w Jersey 07806-5000, or emailed to ardecstdznconus.army.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST online database at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted with
8、out license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32363 2 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 specified, the issues of these documents are those c
9、ited in the solicitations or contract. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-PRF-372 Cleaning Compound, Solvent (For Bore of Small Arms and Automatic Aircraft Weapons) MIL-PRF-14107 Lubricating Oil, Weapons, Low Temperature MIL-G-21164 Grease, Molybdenum Disulfide, For Low and High Temperatures,
10、NATO Code Number G-353 MIL-L-46000 Lubricant, Semi-Fluid (Automatic Weapons) MIL-PRF-63460 Lubricant, Cleaner, and Preservative for Weapons and Weapons Systems DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests MIL-STD-1472 Human Engineering MIL
11、-STD-1916 DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product (Copies of these documents are available online at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawin
12、gs and publication. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. ARMY FIELD MANUAL FM 3-22.9 Rifle Marksmans
13、hip, M16/ M4 Series Weapons (Copies of this Field Manual are available from the General Davis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library at http:/www.army.mil/usapa/doctrine/Active_FM.htm). US ARMY DEVELOPMENT TEST COMMAND TOP 3-2-045 Automatic Weapons, Machineguns, Hand, and Shoulder Weapons (
14、Copies of these documents may be ordered from the US Army Developmental Test Command, ATTN: Publications, 314 longs Corner Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-5005, or online at http:/www.dtc.army.mil/publications/topsindex.aspx). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permi
15、tted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32363 3 2.3 Non-Government publication. The following documents form a part of this document to the extend specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. ASTM INTERNATIONAL ASTM-B1
16、17 Standard Practice for Operation Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus (Copies of ASTM standards may be ordered online at http:/www.astm.org/ or from the ASTM International Engineers, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken PA 19428-2959.) 2.4 Order of Precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein
17、or in the contract, in the event 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 is obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Des
18、ign verification. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the Tactical Sling shall be subjected to design verification in accordance with TABLE I and 4.1. 3.2 First article inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the Tactical Sling shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance
19、 with TABLE I and 4.2. 3.3 Conformance inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the Tactical Sling shall be subjected to conformance inspection in accordance with TABLE I and 4.3. 3.4 Operating requirements. 3.4.1 High ready position upon release. The Tactical Sling shall keep the weapon in
20、 the high ready position (see section 6.4.1) orientation when the weapon is released. 3.4.2 Low ready position upon release. The Tactical Sling shall keep the weapon in the low ready position (see section 6.4.2) orientation when the weapon is released. 3.4.3 Adjustment ability. The Tactical Sling sh
21、all enable the Warfighter to assume all fighting positions below as defined in FM 3-22.9 (chapter 4 and 7): a. Individual Foxhole Supported Firing Position b. Basic Prone Unsupported Firing Position c. Alternative Prone Firing Position d. Kneeling Supported Firing Position e. Kneeling Unsupported Fi
22、ring Position f. Standing Firing Position g. Modified Supported Firing Position Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32363 4 3.5 Interface and interoperability requirements. 3.5.1 Webbing. The width of the Tactical Sling belt posit
23、ioned on the shoulder of the Warfighter shall be no less than 1.0 inches and no more than 2.0 inches. The Tactical Sling belt shall be made of a soft web-like synthetic material. 3.5.2 Ambidextrous. The Tactical Sling shall allow for ambidextrous function with the M16 and M4 series rifle. 3.5.3 Quic
24、k release. The Tactical Sling shall have one-handed quick release type fastener to separate the weapon from the Warfighter. The fastener when released must allow the weapon to fully separate from the Warfighter without any further action. Loosening the sling to allow the user to remove the weapon is
25、 not considered as “fully separating” the weapon from the user. 3.5.4 Non-interference. The Tactical Sling shall not interfere with the use or function of the weapon to include but not limited to blocking the ejection port, interfering with the cartridges feeding, weapon charging and collapsing or e
26、xtending the buttstock. 3.5.5 Compatibility. The Tactical Sling shall be operable and maintainable by the 5th percentile female through 95th percentile male soldiers, as specified in MIL-STD-1472, while dressed in environmentally protective clothing (MOPP IV and arctic gear without mittens). 3.5.6 T
27、actical sling attachment. The Tactical Sling shall be capable of attaching to the M16, M16A2, M16A4 Modular Weapon System (MWS), M4, and M4 MWS without the use of tools (T). The Tactical Sling shall be capable of attaching to the previously identified weapons when they are configured with the M203 G
28、renade Launcher (GL) without the use of any tools (O). 3.5.7 Silent. The Tactical Sling shall not be heard at a distance of 10m (T), 5m(O) when it is opened and will remain quiet in operation when both closed and extended. 3.6 Environmental requirements. 3.6.1 Operational temperature. The Tactical S
29、ling shall function throughout a temperature range from not less than -55 degrees Fahrenheit to not greater than +155 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.6.2 Salt spray. The Tactical Sling shall be safe to handle, be fully operable, and show no evidence of corrosion after a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of sa
30、lt fog exposure. 3.6.3 Chemical compatibility testing. The Tactical Sling shall be compatible with Army standard chemicals listed below: MIL-PRF-372 Cleaning Compound, Solvent (For Bore of Small Arms and Automatic Aircraft Weapons) MIL-PRF-14107 Lubricating Oil, Weapons, Low Temperature MIL-G-21164
31、Grease, Molybdenum Disulfide, For Low and High Temperatures, NATO Code Number G-353 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32363 5 MIL-L-46000 Lubricant, Semi-Fluid (Automatic Weapons) MIL-PRF-63460 Lubricant, Cleaner, and Preservati
32、ve for Weapons and Weapons Systems 3.7 Support and ownership requirements. 3.7.1 Attachment. The Tactical Sling shall attach to the front swivel and buttstock attachment points (T), to multiple points on the weapon (O). 3.7.2 Color. The Tactical Sling shall be a dull non-reflective color. 3.7.3 Endu
33、rance. The Tactical Sling shall not melt, deform or become unserviceable in performance after firing a total of 1260 rounds with a M16 rifle. 3.7.4 Workmanship. Finished items and/or parts shall not exhibit poor material and processing such as seams, laps, laminations, cracks, visible steps, sharp e
34、dges, nicks, scratches, burrs, deformations, and missing operation which may affect serviceability, functioning, operations, appearance or safety. Fins and other extraneous metal shall be removed from cast or forged parts. Hammering to shape, salvage operations (including repair by welding) or other
35、 similar practices shall not be permitted without prior approval. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32363 6 4. VERIFICATION TABLE I. Requirement/verification cross reference matrix METHOD OF VERIFICATION CLASSES OF VERIFICATION
36、1 - Analysis A - Design verification 2 - Demonstration B - First article 3 - Examination C - Conformance 4 - Test Section 3 Requirement Section 4 Method Verification Methods Verification Class 1 2 3 4 A B C 3.1 Design verification 4.1 X X X 4-0-1 3.2 First article inspection 4.2 X X X 4-0-1 3.3 Conf
37、ormance inspection 4.3 X X X 4-0-1 3.4. Operating requirements 4.4 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.4.1 High ready position upon release 4.4.1 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.4.2 Low ready position upon release 4.4.2 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.4.3 Adjustment ability 4.4.3 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5 Interface and
38、 interoperability Requirements 4.5 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5.1 Webbing 4.5.1 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5.2 Ambidextrous 4.5.2 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5.3 Quick release 4.5.3 X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5.4 Non-interference 4.5.4 X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5.5 Compatibility 4.5.5 X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5.6 Tactica
39、l sling attachment 4.5.6 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.5.7 Silent 4.5.7 X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.6 Environmental requirement 4.6 X 4-0-1 4-0-1 3.6.1 Operational temperature 4.6.1 X 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.6.2 Salt spray 4.6.2 X 1-0-1 1-0-1 3.6.3 Chemical compatibility testing 4.6.3 X 3-0-1 3-0-1 3.7 Support and owne
40、rship requirements 4.7 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.7.1 Attachment 4.7.1 X X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.7.2 Color 4.7.2 X X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.7.3 Endurance 4.7.3 X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 3.7.4 Workmanship 4.7.4 X 2-0-1 2-0-1 2-0-1 Notes: Verification (4-0-1) Test 4, Accept with 0 Failure, and Reject with 1 Fai
41、lure. 4.1 Design verification. When specified (see 6.2), design verification shall be performed by demonstration, examination and tests of all performance requirements as specified in TABLE I. 4.1.1 Design verification rejection. If a sample fails to meet any specified performance requirement, the d
42、esign shall be rejected. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32363 7 4.2 First article inspection. When specified (see 6.2), first article inspection of sample items shall be executed by demonstration, examination and tests of all
43、 performance requirements in accordance with TABLE I. 4.2.1 First article rejection. If any sample fails to comply with the specified performance requirements, the sample shall be rejected. 4.3 Conformance verification. When specified (see 6.2), conformance inspection of lot samples shall be accompl
44、ished by examinations, demonstrations and tests in accordance with Table I. 4.3.1 Lot formation. Lot formation shall be in accordance with the lot formation requirement as specified in MIL-STD-1916. 4.3.2 Lot Rejection. If any sample fails to comply with the specified performance requirements, the l
45、ot shall be rejected. 4.4 Operating verifications. 4.4.1 High ready position upon release. Verified by demonstration that the Tactical Sling shall maintain the weapon orientation in the high ready position upon release. The Tactical Sling shall be mounted to the M16 and M4 along with the ancillary e
46、quipment during this verification process. 4.4.2 Low ready position upon release. Verified by demonstration that the Tactical Sling shall maintain the weapon orientation in the low ready position upon release. The Tactical Sling shall be mounted to the M16 and M4 along with the ancillary equipment d
47、uring this verification process. 4.4.3 Adjustment ability. The Tactical Sling shall demonstrate that it will allow the Warfighter to adjust for multiple fighting and carrying positions as referenced in chapter 4 and 7 of the FM 3-22.9. The Tactical Sling shall be mounted to the M16 and M4 along with
48、 the ancillary equipment during this verification process. 4.5 Interface and interoperability verifications. 4.5.1 Webbing. The width of the Tactical Sling belt shall be measured using SMTE and shall be visually inspected to ensure it is made of a soft web-like synthetic material. 4.5.2 Ambidextrous
49、. The Tactical Sling shall be observed to ensure it is ambidextrous. The Tactical Sling shall be mounted to the M16 and M4 along with the ancillary equipment during this verification process. 4.5.3 Quick release. The Tactical Sling shall be demonstrated to ensure it has a one-handed quick release type fastener to separate the weapon from the fighter as described in re
