1、 INCH-POUND MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 29 November 2012 SUPERSEDING MIL-PRF-32368 (AR) 26 November 2010 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION KIT, WEAPONS CLEANING, IMPROVED This specification is approved for use by the U.S. Army Armaments Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) and is available for use b
2、y all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification prescribes the performance requirements and identifies verification procedures for the Kit, Improved Weapons Cleaning Kit, hereafter referred to simply as the Weapons Cleaning Kit. The Weapons Cleanin
3、g Kit consists of items designed to support the efficient cleaning of weapon and optics in garrison, training, and in field operational environments. These items will be configured in two (2) distinct kits: an Individual Kit and a Team Kit. Each kit will consist of a different combination of items w
4、ith its own unique carrying case. 1.2 Requirement levels. This specification lists two (2) values for certain performance parameters. The threshold (T) is the minimum acceptable level. The objective (O) is the desired level at which performance results in an operationally significant increase in cap
5、abilities. However, the addition of any item designated with an (O) should not cause a significant increase in the dimensions of the respective kit case. When only one requirement is stated, it is the threshold requirement. AMSC: N/A FSC: 1005 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; d
6、istribution is unlimited. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: RDAR-QES-E, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000, or emailed to ardecstdznconus.army.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the curr
7、ency of this address information using the ASSIST online database at https:/assist.dla.mil. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 2 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified
8、in sections 3 or 4 of this specification. This section does not include 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 m
9、ust meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. 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 exten
10、t specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited 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,
11、Low Temperature MIL-G-21164 Grease, Molybdenum Disulfide, For Low and High Temperatures, 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 FEDERAL STANDARDS FED-STD-595/20180 Brown, Semiglos
12、s DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests MIL-STD-1916 DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product (Copies of these documents are available online at https:/assist.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbi
13、ns Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings 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 document
14、s are those cited in the solicitation or contract. ARMY TECHNICAL MANUALS (TM) TM 9-1005-319-10 Operators manual for Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 3 RIFLE, 5.56 MM, M16A2 W/E (1005-01-128-9936) (EIC:4GM); RIFLE,
15、5.56 MM, M16A3 (1005-01-367-5112); RIFLE, 5.56 MM, M16A4 (1005-01-383-2872)( EIC:4F9); CARBINE, 5.56 MM, M4 W/E (1005-01-231-0973) (EIC:4FJ); CARBINE, 5.56 MM, M4A1 (1005-01-382-0953) (EIC:4GC) TM 9-1005-313-10 Operators manual for MACHINE GUN, 7.62MM, M240 (1005-01-025-8095); M240B (1005-01-412-312
16、9); M240C (1005-01-085-4758); M240D (1005-01-418-6995); M240E1 (1005-01-252-4288); M240H (1005-01-518-2410); M240L (1005-01-549-5837); M240N (1005-01-493-1666) TM 9-1005-325-10 Operators manual for PISTOL, COMPACT, 9 MM, M11 (1005-01-336-8265); PISTOL, COMPACT, 9 MM, M11 WITH TRITIUM SIGHTS (1005-01
17、-340-0096) (These TMs may be viewed and printed at https:/www.logsa.army.mil/etms/online.cfm.) 2.3 Non-Government publication. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicit
18、ation or contract. ASTM INTERNATIONAL ASTM-B117 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
19、of Precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein 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 e
20、xemption is obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Design verification. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the Weapons Cleaning Kit shall be subjected to design verification in accordance with TABLE II and 4.1. 3.2 First article inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the Weapons Cleaning Kit sh
21、all be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with TABLE II and 4.2. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 4 3.3 Conformance inspection. When specified (see 6.2), a sample of the Weapons Cleaning Kit shall b
22、e subjected to conformance inspection in accordance with TABLE II and 4.3. 3.4 Interface and interoperability requirements. 3.4.1 Individual Kit. The Individual Kit shall work with, and not cause damage to (see 6.5.1); the M4/M16 family of weapons. 3.4.2 Team Kit. The Team Kit components shall work
23、with, and not cause damage to (see 6.5.1); all currently fielded 5.56mm, 9mm, 7.62mm, and .45 caliber weapons. 3.5 Common threading. All Weapons Cleaning Kit components necessary to clean the weapon and/or dislodge a jammed cartridge/projectile that use threaded connections shall use the same common
24、 threading. Either #8-32 Unified Fine Thread (UNF) (preferred) or #8-36 UNF may be selected, but when one size is selected, it shall be used for all threaded components. In the event that the common threading is #8-32, an adaptor shall be provided for compatibility with non-kit items (i.e. legacy mi
25、litary 5.56mm #8-36 UNF). 3.6 Closure systems. The Weapons Cleaning Kit shall not feature hook-and-loop (VelcroTM) closure systems. 3.7 Kit configurations. Items shall be assigned to the Individual and Team Kits in accordance with TABLE I. TABLE I. Kit configurations Item Quantity in Individual Kit
26、Quantity in Team Kit Individual carrying case 1 Team carrying case 1 Cotton swabs 2 packages Lens cleaning/anti-fog solution 2 small bottles or 1 large bottle Mohair lens cleaning brush 2 Re-usable micro fiber lens cloth 2 Swab patch holder, 5.56mm slotted tip 1 1 Swab patch holder, 7.62mm slotted t
27、ip 1 Scraper 2 Straight pick 2 Locking lug scraper 2 5.56mm bore brush 1 1 7.62mm bore brush 1 9mm bore brush 1 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 5 TABLE I. Kit configurations - Continued Item Quantity in Individual
28、Kit Quantity in Team Kit .45 caliber bore brush 1 Chamber brush 1 1 Pistol cleaning cable 1 Curved ended pick 2 Small cotton swab patches (5.56mm) 1 package 2 packages Large cal cotton swab patches (7.62mm, 9mm, .45 caliber) 2 packages Multi-purpose tool 1 w/carrying case Muzzle cap 2 Cleaning and l
29、ubrication bottle 1 small bottle 2 small bottles or 1 large bottle Rifle/machine gun cleaning cable (indicate method to pull through 1 1 Cleaning rod sections 1 set 1 set Cleaning rod handle section 1 1 Double ended tooth brush 1 2 Large area application brush 2 Pipe cleaners 1 package Instruction s
30、heet (in English Language) 1 1 3.8 Cleaning kit components. 3.8.1 Modularity/interchangeability. The following components may be modular/interchangeable, at the discretion of the contractor, to allow the replacement of brushes. 3.8.1.1 Cleaning rod sections. The cleaning rod sections shall have the
31、following characteristics: a. The rod shall break down into not less than three (3) and not more than six (6) sections in order to fit in the carrying case of the Weapons Cleaning Kit (3.8.13). b. The rod shall extend at least 29 inches in length when all sections (including the cleaning rod handle
32、section) are assembled. c. Each rod section shall have one (1) male and one (1) female threaded end. d. Rod sections shall be capable of attaching to standard threading for bore brushes. e. For reference, cleaning rod sections conforming to National Stock Number (NSN): 1005-00-050-6357 have been suc
33、cessfully used in the past. 3.8.1.2 Cleaning rod handle section. The cleaning rod handle section shall have the following characteristics: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 6 a. It shall have a swiveling handle for e
34、ase of storage. b. The swiveling handle shall be able to lock in place in the straight folded position. c. The cleaning rod handle section shall have one female threaded end to allow connection of other components of the Weapons Cleaning Kit. d. Rod handle section shall be capable of attaching to bo
35、re brush (3.8.1.10). e. For reference, cleaning rod handle sections conforming to NSN: 1005-01-113-0321 have been successfully used in the past. 3.8.1.3 Rifle/machine gun cleaning cable. The cleaning cable shall have the following characteristics: a. The cleaning cable shall provide for safe breech
36、to muzzle cleaning. b. The cleaning cable shall be able to clean the chamber and bore. c. The cleaning cable shall be a minimum of 30” in length. d. The cleaning cable shall feature a means to grasp and pull the cable through the barrel. 3.8.1.4 Pistol cleaning cable. The cleaning cable shall have t
37、he following characteristics: a. The cleaning cable shall provide for safe breech to muzzle cleaning. b. The cleaning cable shall be able to clean the chamber and bore. c. The cleaning cable shall be a minimum of 8” in length. d. The cleaning cable shall be a maximum of 12” in length. 3.8.1.5 Swab p
38、atch holder, 5.56mm slotted tip. The swab patch holder, slotted tip, shall have the following characteristics: a. The swab patch holder, slotted tip shall be able to attach to a cotton patch to pull down the 5.56mm barrel with the flexible cleaning cable. Proper usage shall result in 360 degree cove
39、rage. b. The swab patch holder, slotted tip shall have a male threaded end. c. For reference, swab patch holder, slotted tip conforming to NSN: 1005-00-242-5687 has been successfully used in the past. 3.8.1.6 Small cotton swab patches (5.56mm). The cotton patches shall have the following characteris
40、tics: a. Clean cotton swab patches shall be provided to be used with the slotted tip to create a 360 degree swab to clean 5.56mm barrels. b. There shall be a minimum of ten (10) cotton patches, per package, inside a protective plastic bag. c. For reference, cotton patches conforming to NSN: 1005-00-
41、912-4248 have been successfully used in the past. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 7 3.8.1.7 Swab patch holder, 7.62mm, 9mm, and .45 caliber slotted tip. The swab patch holder, slotted tip, shall have the following
42、characteristics: a. The swab patch holder, slotted tip shall be able to attach to a cotton patch to pull down the 7.62mm, 9mm, and .45 caliber barrel with the flexible cleaning cable. Proper usage shall result in 360 degree coverage. b. The swab patch holder, slotted tip shall have a male threaded e
43、nd. 3.8.1.8 Large cal cotton swab patches (7.62mm, 9mm, and .45 caliber). The cotton patches shall have the following characteristics: a. Clean cotton swab patches shall be provided to be used with the slotted tip to create a 360 degree swab to clean 7.62mm, 9mm, and .45 caliber barrels. b. There sh
44、all be a minimum of ten (10) cotton patches, per package, inside a protective plastic bag. c. For reference, cotton patches conforming to NSN: 1005-00-288-3565 have been successfully used in the past. 3.8.1.9 Chamber brush. The chamber brush shall have the following characteristics: a. The chamber b
45、rush shall be used with the cleaning rod handle section to clean the locking lugs and chamber area. b. The chamber brush shall have a male threaded end. c. For reference, chamber brush conforming to NSN: 1005-00-999-1435 has been successfully used in the past. 3.8.1.10 5.56mm bore brush. The bore br
46、ush shall have the following characteristics: a. The bore brush shall clean the neck and bore of the M4 and M16 and any other standard military 5.56mm weapon. b. The bore brush shall have a male threaded end. c. For reference, bore brush conforming to NSN: 1005-00-903-1296 has been successfully used
47、 in the past. 3.8.1.11 7.62mm bore brush. The bore brush shall have the following characteristics: a. The bore brush shall clean the neck and bore of any standard military 7.62mm weapon. b. The bore brush shall have a male threaded end. 3.8.1.12 9mm bore brush. The bore brush shall have the followin
48、g characteristics: a. The bore brush shall clean the neck and bore of any standard military 9mm weapons. b. The bore brush shall have a male threaded end. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-32368A (AR) 8 3.8.1.13 .45 caliber bore
49、 brush. The bore brush shall have the following characteristics: a. The bore brush shall clean the neck and bore of any standard military .45 caliber weapon. b. The bore brush shall have a male threaded end. 3.8.1.14 Scraper. The scraper shall have the following characteristics: a. The scraper shall remove carbon from the critical bolt fa
