1、 MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 03 May 2011 SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-709D 16 March 2009 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DESIGN CRITERIA STANDARD AMMUNITION COLOR CODING AMSC N/A FSC: 1395 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. NOT MEASUREMENT SENSITIVEComments, suggestions, or q
2、uestions on this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: RDAR-QES-E, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000 or ardecstdznconus.army.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST online database
3、 at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 iiFOREWORD 1. This Military Standard is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 2. This standard covers the
4、 procedure for establishing ammunition color coding. 3. The changes in this document update the definitions for practice (LIGHT BLUE) and dummy (BRONZE) ammunition and also included a LIGHT ORANGE color for exploding and/or bursting grenades without HE. A future and more comprehensive update to this
5、 standard is in progress, which will address discrepancies between NATO, USAF, and USN color standards and update the color definitions for all ammunition. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 iiiCONTENTS PARAGRAPH
6、PAGE FOREWORD ii 1. SCOPE 1 1.1 Scope 1 1.2 Classification 1 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 1 2.1 General 1 2.2 Government Documents 2 2.3 Order of Precedence 2 3. DEFINITIONS 3 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3 4.1 Colors 3 4.2 Application of color coding 21 4.3 Special Coding 2 4.4 Materials 24 4.5 Data Marking
7、2 4.6 Packaging and Packing 24 5. DETAIL REQUIREMENTS 2 6. NOTES 24 6.1 Intended Use 2 6.2 Acquisition requirements 24 6.3 International standardization agreement implantation 24 6.4 Tracer 24 6.5 Color Effect 2 6.6 Definitions 25 6.7 Subject term (key word) listing 2 6.8 Revision/amendment history
8、25 6.9 Changes from previous issue 26 TABLE PAGE I Ammunition Color Code and Application for Tier I 4 II Ammunition Color Code for Tier II 19 III Application of Color Coding for Tier II 22 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D
9、w/CHANGE 1 11. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This standard covers a color coding system for ammunition. 1.2 Classification. The following ammunition tiers use the color coding system: a. Tier I Used for ammunition of a caliber .50 and below with the exception of ammunition under 1.2.1. b. Tier II Used for ammuni
10、tion of a caliber 20mm and above with the exception of ammunition under 1.2.2. 1.2.1 Exceptions to Tier I. This standard does not apply to the following ammunition: a. Blank Ammunition b. Proof or high pressure test ammunition c. Revolver ammunition d. Shotgun ammunition e. .22 caliber f. .30 calibe
11、r (carbine and rifle) 1.2.2 Exceptions to Tier II. This standard does not apply to the following ammunition: a. Blank Ammunition b. Cartridge cases c. Propelling charges for fixed, semi-fixed, separated and separate loading ammunition d. Commercial ammunition and explosives e. Sectionalized or displ
12、ay models f. Ammunition devices required to be inconspicuous when exposed to close range observation g. Ammunition components and demolition accessories which normally do not require color coding for identification purposes h. Fuzes i. Cartridge or propellant-actuated devices, initiators, igniters,
13、detonators and other components of aircrew escape systems or aircraft external stores ejection systems j. Proof or high pressure test ammunition k. Inert ammunition used in drill type training or for clearing automatic weapons and for which no protective coating is required or which has a cadmium pl
14、ate/chromate treatment for the protective coating l. War reserve and training nuclear weapons and their containers. Required marking for these items are contained in the appropriate Joint Atomic Weapons Publications m. Ammunition in containers adequately identified as to contents and which ammunitio
15、n is not visible to the user during handling or firing operations 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS. 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this standard. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this standard or recommended for addi
16、tional information or as examples. While very effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 2specified requir
17、ements of documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this standard, 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 extent specified herein. Unless othe
18、rwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. FEDERAL STANDARDS FED-STD-595/11136 - Red, Gloss FED-STD-595/12246 - Orange, Gloss FED-STD-595/14187 - Green, Gloss FED-STD-595/17043 - Misc (Black, White, Gold, Silver, Violet), Gloss FED-STD-595/17100 -
19、 Misc (Black, White, Gold, Silver, Violet), Gloss FED-STD-595/17178 - Misc (Black, White, Gold, Silver, Violet), Gloss FED-STD-595/26493 - Gray, Semi-gloss FED-STD-595/30117 - Brown, Flat FED-STD-595/30140 - Brown, Flat FED-STD-595/31136 - Red, Flat FED-STD-595/31158 - Red, Flat FED-STD-595/31302 -
20、Red, Flat FED-STD-595/32246 - Orange, Flat FED-STD-595/33538 - Yellow, Flat FED-STD-595/34088 - Green, Flat FED-STD-595/34108 - Green, Flat FED-STD-595/34138 - Green, Flat FED-STD-595/34449 - Green, Flat FED-STD-595/34558 - Green, Flat FED-STD-595/35109 - Blue, Flat FED-STD-595/35240 - Blue, Flat FE
21、D-STD-595/36231 - Gray, Flat FED-STD-595/37038 - Misc (Black, White, Gold, Silver, Violet), Flat FED-STD-595/37142 - Misc (Black, White, Gold, Silver, Violet), Flat FED-STD-595/37875 - Misc (Black, White, Gold, Silver, Violet), Flat (Copies of these documents are available online at https:/assist.da
22、ps.dla.mil/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.3 Order 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 tex
23、t of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 33. DEFINITIONS.
24、 3.1 Binary agent. Lethal agent produced by the reaction of non-lethal chemical constituents when mixed within ammunition. 3.2 Binary munitions. Ammunition which contains two or more chemicals that remain separated until use. The ammunition is not lethal or explosive until mixed on demand or by shoc
25、k (set back or impact). 3.3 Improved Conventional Munition (ICM). Ammunition which embodies a unique design to control the number, size, and distribution of fragments produced when functioned. 3.4 Incapacitating agent. An agent that produces temporary physiological or mental effects, or both, which
26、will render individuals incapable of concerted effort in the performance of their assigned duties. 3.5 Riot control agent. A chemical that produces temporary irritation or disabling effects when in contact with the eyes, skin, or when inhaled. 3.6 Dummy ammunition. Inert ammunition used for maintena
27、nce operations and training purposes. 3.7 Inert Ammunition. Ammunition void of all energetics such as propellant fill and primer. 3.8 Training Ammunition. Ammunition types (Ball, Tracer, Short Range, Blank Dim Tracer, Overhead Fire, Inert and Dummy) used to support training strategies. 4. GENERAL RE
28、QUIREMENTS. 4.1 Colors. 4.1.1 Ammunition color. Colors of the ammunition color code and their interpretation shall be as shown in Table I and Table II. Colors used for camouflage or other purposes shall be distinctively different from those of the code, unless otherwise provided herein. 4.1.2 Color
29、description. The colors specified herein shall match those of the corresponding numbers in FED-STD-595, as shown in Table I and Table II, except that the first digit of the number may be changed in accordance with the ammunition requirements for a gloss, semi-gloss or a lusterless finish. 4.1.3 Oliv
30、e Drab Green. Except as listed in Table III, the color Olive Drab Green, hereafter called Olive Drab, FED-STD-595/34088, shall have no color coding significance within the scope of this standard. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-ST
31、D-709D w/CHANGE 1 4TABLE I. Ammunition Color Code and Application for Tier I TIER CALIBER COLOR STANDARD INTERPRETATION TYPE COLOR APPLICATION Body Projectile Picture I 5.56mm Silver FED-STD-595/17178 Identifies completely inert small caliber ammunition designed for use in activities such as assembl
32、y, testing, handling, training, etc. Dummy Silver Silver I 5.56mm Green FED-STD-595/34138 Identifies ball ammunition for combat use and training Ball None Green Tip Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 5TABLE I. Amm
33、unition Color Code and Application for Tier I Continued TIER CALIBER COLOR STANDARD INTERPRETATION TYPE COLOR APPLICATION Body Projectile Picture I 5.56mm Red FED-STD-595/11136 Identifies tracer ammunition for combat use and training with trace to target capability Tracer None Red Tip I 5.56mm Orang
34、e FED-STD-595/12246 Identifies tracer ammunition for combat use and training with trace to target capability Tracer None Orange Tip Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 6TABLE I. Ammunition Color Code and Applicatio
35、n for Tier I Continued TIER CALIBER COLOR STANDARD INTERPRETATION TYPE COLOR APPLICATION Body Projectile Picture I 5.56mm Black FED-STD-595/37038 Identifies an armor piercing ammunition or indicates an armor piercing capability Armor Piercing None Black Tip I 5.56mm Blue FED-STD-595/15000s FED-STD-5
36、95/25000s FED-STD-595/35000s Identifies short range training ammunition Short Range Training None Light Blue Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 7TABLE I. Ammunition Color Code and Application for Tier I Continued
37、TIER CALIBER COLOR STANDARD INTERPRETATION TYPE COLOR APPLICATION Body Projectile Picture I 5.56mm Silver the colors shall be in accordance with this standard. 5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS. 5.1 Tier I color. 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and .50 caliber ammunition shall comply with the color details and applications
38、of Table I. 5.2 Tier II color. Caliber 20mm and above ammunition shall comply with the color details and applications of Table II. Specific caliber 20mm and above ammunition shall comply with the color details and applications of Table III. 6. NOTES (This section contains information of a general or
39、 explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.) 6.1 Intended use. Provide color coding system for combat and training ammunition, except as noted in 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. 6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the title, number, and date of this standard. 6.3 I
40、nternational standardization agreement implementation. The standard implements NATO STANAG 2953 Identification of Ammunition AOP-2 and NATO STANAG 2442 Ammunition Marking for Experimental and Test Ammunition. When changes to, revision, or cancellation of this standard are proposed, the preparing act
41、ivity should coordinate the action with the U.S, National Point of Contact for the international standardization agreement, as identified in the ASSIST database at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil. 6.4 Tracer. The presence of a tracer should be indicated by a hyphenated letter T in the nomenclature, e.g.,
42、 HE-T. That letter may also be placed elsewhere on the ammunition singly or as a circumferential band of Ts. 6.5 Color Effect. The color or colors produced by ammunition should be indicated by symbol, when required for tactical reasons. a. The color effect(s) should be indicated by the symbol “C” re
43、peated at least three (3) times in the color approximating that of the effect produced. When so used, these colors should have no other coding significance. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-709D w/CHANGE 1 25b. Items ejecting m
44、ore than one star should be marked by parallel rows of the symbol “C” one row for each star and each row in the appropriate star color. c. Items ejecting stars where the quantity is of no significance should be marked with symbol “MULTI”. 6.6 Definitions. 6.6.1 Practice ammunition. Practice ammuniti
45、ons/munitions are designed for use in place of the combat equivalent to provide training, practice, or systems testing through activities such as, but not limited to: launching, flying, firing, dropping, and prepositioning. These ammunitions/munitions may or may not contain explosives to indicate fu
46、nctioning. 6.6.2 Non-practice ammunition (dummy). Non-practice (dummy) ammunitions/munitions are completely inert and not designed or are intended to be used in combination with energetic material. These munitions are representative of combat or practice materiel and are used in activities such as,
47、but not limited to: assembly, handling proficiency by personnel without firing or launching, weapons testing or handling operations, instruction, training, gauging, and maintenance. 6.7 Subject term (key word) listing. Camouflage Coating, protective Finish Gloss Identification Lusterless Marking Sem
48、i-gloss 6.8 Revisions/amendment history. The following is a record of changes incorporated into this document: Revision Change Description Revision Date - Initial release 27 June 1960 A Include training and dummy ammunition 30 June 1967 B Include presence of explosive, training and dummy items 13 October 1972 C Update color codes for new production and existing items 6 May 1976 C, Change 1 Update Tables I and II 01 February 1980 C, Change 2 Add Table of Contents, update Tables I and II, add Section 6 28
