1、 INCH POUND MIL-DTL-31008A (USAF) 22 June 2004 SUPERSEDING MIL-DTL-31008 17 May 1995 DETAILED SPECIFICATION JACKET, SECURITY FORCES, COLD WEATHER This specification is approved for use by the Department of the Air Force and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of De
2、fense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for one type of cold weather jacket to be worn by security forces personnel. 1.2 Classification. The jacket will be furnished in the following sizes as specified (see 6.2) SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE Comments, suggestions,
3、 or questions on this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DSCP-COCT (Bldg 6), 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092 or e-mailed to henry.jansendla.mil. Since contract information can change, you may want to verify the
4、currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at www.dodssp.daps.mil. AMSC N/A FSC 8415 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-
5、31008A 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 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
6、 has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements 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
7、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 listed in the solicitation or contract. COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION A-A-2917 Twine, Cotton, Seine A-A-50199 Thread, Poly
8、ester Core, Cotton-or Polyester Covered A-A-52106 Cloth, Twill or Plain Weave, Polyester and Polyester Blend A-A-55126 Fastener Tapes, Hooks and Loops, Synthetic A-A-55634 Fastener, Slide, Interlocking DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-C-3735 Cuffs, Knit, Wrist and Ankle, and Cloth, Knitted M
9、IL-W-5664 Webbing, Textile, Elastic MIL-DTL-31011 Cloth, Waterproof and Moisture Vapor Permeable MIL-DTL-32075 Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage, (General Use) MIL-C-44296 Cloth, Fusibles (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/assistdaps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or www.dodssp.
10、daps.mil and from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
11、those cited in the solicitation or contract. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMIST AND COLORIST (AATCC) AATCC TECHNICAL MANUAL TEST METHODS 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-31008A AATCC TM-96 Dimensional Changes in Commerci
12、al Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool (Copies of this technical manual are available from www.aatcc.org or the American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorist, 1 Davis Dr. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, Durham, North Carolina 27709-2215.) ASTM International ASTM D 751 Stand
13、ard Practice for Coated Fabrics, Hydrostatic Resistance, Procedure B, Procedure 2 ASTM D 6193 Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams (Copies of these documents are available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or www.astm.org.)AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALI
14、TY (ASQ) ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection of Attributes (Copies of this document are available from www.asq.org or the American Society for Quality, 600 North Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee WI 53203-2914 or www.ansi.org or the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43r
15、dSt., 4thFloor, New York NY 10036.) 2.4 Order of precedence. 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 exempt
16、ion has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.3. 3.2 Materials. The use of recycled materials is encouraged when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this document. 3.2.1 B
17、asic material. The basic material for the outer shell, the hanger, the slide fastener thong, and the inside patch/pencil pockets shall be waterproof and moisture vapor permeable conforming to type IV, Class 3 of MIL-DTL-31011. The color shall be AF Blue Shade No. 1613. 3.2.2 Lining cloth. The materi
18、al for lining the insulation cloth shall be polyester-twill cloth conforming to class 3 of A-A-52106 and the color shall be AF Blue Shade No. 1624. 3.2.3 Fusible interlining. The fusible interlining used on the collar, collarstand, shoulder epaulet, pocket flaps, and protective fly shall be type V,
19、style B, class 1 of MIL-C-44296. The color shall be black. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-31008A 3.2.4 Thread. The polyester core thread used for seaming and stitching the jackets shall conform to type I of A-A-50199, and s
20、hall be in the following sizes: Use Ticket No. Ply Seaming and stitching 50, 70 2 Bartcks 50 2 Overedging 70 2 The color of the thread shall be a good match to the basic cloth. 3.2.5 Elastic webbing. The elastic webbing for the bi-swing retention shall be type II class 1 of MIL-W-5664 and shall be 1
21、-inch wide and a minimum of 0.035 inch thick. The color shall be optional. The cut length shall be as follows: Small 15-3/4 inches Medium 16-1/2 inches Large 17-7/8 inches Extra large 18-3/4 inches Extra extra large 20 inches 3.2.6 Slide fasteners. The slide fasteners shall conform to type III, styl
22、e 8, size 8-9 of A-A-55634, except that the separating unit shall be left handed. The chain and any other metal components, except the latch and spring of the automatic slider of the slide fastener shall be brass with a black chemical finish. The slide fastener tapes shall be cotton/warp and nylon f
23、illing, cotton, or polyester and shall be dyed to approximate the shade of the basic fabric. The tape shall not shrink more than 2 percent in the direction of the warp. The slider on the slide fastener for the front opening shall have a long tab pull with a 1/2 -inch wide thong that is fabricated fr
24、om the basis fabric. 3.2.7 Knit cuffs and waistband. The knitted wrist cuffs for the sleeves shall conform to type III of MIL-C-3735. The knitted waistband shall be made in accordance with the requirements specified for the type III knitted wrist cuffs of MIL-C-3735 except that the length, measured
25、in the wale direction, shall be 9-1/4 inches and the course direction shall be as specified in table I, and the ends of the waistband shall not be tapered. The color shall be AF Blue Shade No. 1606. TABLE I. Width of waistband material Size Width in direction of courses of material 1/ Smal 24 inches
26、 Medium 25 inches Large 26 inches Extra large 27 inches Extra extra large 28 inches 1/ A tolerance of 1/2 inch will be permitted. 3.2.8 Insulating cloth. The material used for the thermal insulation shall be 65 percent polyolephin/35 percent polyester; dual scrim; thickness of 0.6 inches; weight 6.2
27、 oz. A certificate 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-31008A of compliance shall be submitted stating that the batting insulation conforms to the requirements above (see 4.1.). 3.2.9 Seam sealing tape. The tape for covering and
28、 sealing all designated seams and stitching shall be cut in 1 inch wide ( 1/16) inch strips from material that is compatible with the back side of the cloth specified in MIL-DTL-31011. 3.2.10 Fastener tape. The hook and loop fastener tape shall be Black 3230 conforming to type I or type II, class I
29、of A-A-55126, as follows: Nameplate 2 by 4 Pocket flap 1 by 5 Epaulets 1 by 1 Note: The loop fastener for the nameplate shall be 2 inches by 4 inches. The hook fastener tape for the nameplate shall be 2 inches by 4 inches. The hook tape for the nameplate may be one piece or two pieces. If it is two
30、pieces, only one seam is allowed. Overlap selvage edge of hook tape 1/8 ( 1/16) inch and stitch through both plies using 304 stitch type, LSa-1 seam with 8-10 stitches per inch. 3.2.11 Twill cloth. The material for the inside hanging pocket shall conform to class 1 or 2 of A-A-52106 and the color sh
31、all be black. 3.2.12 Cord. The cord beading used in the edges of the front opening separation slide fastener cover shall be natural, size no. 18 of A-A-2917. 3.2.13 Labels. Each jacket shall have a combination size, identification label, and instruction label. The colorfastness to laundering require
32、ments of MIL-DTL-32075 shall apply. 3.2.13.1 Combination size and identification label. The combination size and identification label shall conform to type VI, class 1 and 2 of MIL-DTL-32075: Size: 1/ Jacket, Security Forces, Cold Weather Contract No. SP0100-XX-X-XXXX 1/ NSN Contractors Name: 1/ 1/
33、The contractor shall insert the applicable information. 3.2.13.2 Instruction label. The instruction label shall conform to type VI, class 3 of MIL-DTL-32075 and shall contain the following information: JACKET, SECURITY FORCES, COLD WEATHER Wash in low temperature (do not exceed 100 degrees F) Use a
34、mild non-phosphate detergent Tumble dry, low heat cycle (de not exceed 100 degrees F) NOTE: Do not starch, bleach, dry clean, or steam press 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-31008A 3.2.13.3 Combination size, identification, a
35、nd instruction label. As an alternate to 3.2.13.1 and 3.2.13.2, a combination size, identification, and instruction label conforming to class 14 of MIL-DTL-32075, may be used. 3.3 Design. The winter jacket shall be single breasted with a bi-swing back, and a center front opening with a slide fastene
36、r closure and a partial protective fly. The jacket shall have two front single welt pockets with flaps, shoulder epaulets, two inside patch pockets with pencil pocket on each, and knitted waistband and wristlets. The flaps of the front pockets and the shoulder epaulets shall be closed with hook and
37、loop fastener tape. The jacket shall have hook and loop fastener tape at the upper left for nameplate. 3.4 Patterns. Standard patterns to be used to cut working patterns will be furnished by the Government and provide a seam allowance of 1/2 inch, unless otherwise specified. The manufacturers workin
38、g patterns shall be identical in size and shape to the applicable government patterns except that additional notches for use during construction are allowed on the working patterns. Also, minor modifications are permitted where necessary when using automatic equipment. These modifications shall not
39、alter the dimensional, serviceability or appearance requirements cited in the specification. 3.4.1 Pattern parts. The jacket shall be cut from the materials specified herein in accordance with the pattern parts listed in table II. TABLE II. List of pattern parts Material Pattern nomenclature Parts C
40、ut Basic material Front 2 (see 3.2.1) Back 1 “A” bi-swing back 2 “B” bi-swing back 2 Front facing 2 Topsleve 2 Undr slve Topcoar 1 Underl Colastand 2 Prtecivefly 1 Epault 4 Pocke flap t cing 4 Inside patch pocket 2 Pencil pocket 2 Waistband extension facing 2 Hnger 1 Pul tab 1 Lining Front 2 (see 3.
41、2.2) Back 1 Topsleve 2 Undr Fusible interlining Undercollar 1 (see 3.2.3) Collarstand 1 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-31008A TABLE II. List of pattern parts - Continued. Material Pattern nomenclature Parts Cut Pocket flaps
42、 2 rtive fly 1 Epaulets 2 Insulating cloth Front 2 (see 3.2.8) Back 1 Topsleve 2 Undr Twill cloth Lower pocket 4 (see 3.2.11) 3.5 Construction. The construction shall conform in all respects to the requirements specified in table III and herein. Figures 1 and 2 are furnished solely for guidance and
43、information purposes only. When inconsistencies exist between the written specification and the figures 1 and 2, the written specification shall govern. 3.5.1 Stitches, seams, and stitching. Stitches, seams, and stitching used in the construction of the jacket shall conform to ASTM D 6193. Whenever
44、two or more methods, seams, or stitches are specified for the same operation, any one of them may be used. All seams shall start and finish evenly. Seam allowances shall be maintained so that raw edges, run-offs, twists, pleats, puckers, or open seams will be no tight or loose tension. The looper th
45、read (under thread) of stitch type 401 shall be on the inside of the jacket. 3.5.1.1 Type 301 stitching. Ends of all stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched not less than 1/2 inch except where ends are turned under or caught in other seams or stitching. Ends of a continuous line of stitching
46、 shall overlap not less than 1/2 inch. Thread tensions shall be maintained so there will be no loose stitching, resulting in loose bobbin or top thread, or excessively tight stitching, resulting in puckering of the material sewn. The lock shall be embedded in the material sewn. 3.5.1.2 Repairs of ty
47、pe 301 stitching. Repairs of type 301 stitching shall be as follows: a. When thread breaks, skipped stitches, run offs, or bobbin runouts 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. 1/ b. Except for pre-stit
48、ching, thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches noted during inspection of the item shall be repaired by overstitching. The stitching shall start a minimum of 1/2 inch in back of defective area, continue over the defective area, and continue a minimum of 1/2 inch beyond t
49、he defective area onto the existing stitching. Loose or excessively tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the defective stitching without damaging the material, and re-stitching in the required manner. 1/ 1/ When making the above repairs, the ends of the stitching are not required to be backstitched. 3.5.1.3 Thread breaks and ends of
