1、MIL-I-7070A 4 = 9999706 0496290 9 INCH-POUND MIL-I-87070ACNU) 16 October 1990 SUPERSEDING 10 December 1980 MIL-I-87070(NU) MILITARY SPECIFICATION INSIGNIA, RANK, OFFICERS, SHOULDER MARK, NAVY (EMBROIDERED) This specification is approved for use by the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, Dep
2、artment of the Navy, and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements or soft shoulder marks for Navy rank officers with embroidered insignia. 1.2 Classification. The shoulder marks shall be of one t
3、ype and size only in the following classes (see 6.2): Class 1 - Officers of Flag Rank Class 2 - Commissioned Officers below Flag Rank Class 3 - Commissioned Warrant and Warrant Officers . 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) an
4、d any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Officer in Charge, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, P.O. Box 59, Natick, MA 01760-0001 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end
5、 of this document or AMSC N/A FSC 8455 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. I Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-* 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications,
6、 standards and handbooks Eorm a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicita
7、tion (see 6.2). SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL V-T-276 - Thread, Cotton MILITARY MIL-L-17507 - Lace, Ornamental MIL-E-17568 - Embroidery Materials, Metallic and Synthetic MIL-C-21115 - Cloth, Tropical, Wool, Polyester/Wool MIL-T-43548 - Thread, Polyester Core: Cotton-, Rayon-, or Me tall ic Polyester-Covere
8、d STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-191. - Textile Test Methods FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by MIL-STD-129 Attributes - Marking for Shipment and Storage * MIL-STD-2073-1 - DOD Materials Procedures for Development and * MI
9、L-STD-2073-2 - Packaging Requirement Codes * (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specification, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) following other Government docu
10、ments, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation. Application of Packaging Requirements 2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The - U.S. POSTAL MANUAL (Cop
11、ies of the manual may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001.) 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-7070A AL1 9999906 OL196292 2 M MIL-I-87070A(NU) 2.2 Non-Gover
12、nment publications. The following document(s) form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issue of documents which are DoD adopted shall be those listed in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues
13、of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION, INC., AGENT National Motor Freight Classification (Applications or copies should be addressed to the American Trucking Association, ATTN: Traffic Dep
14、artment, 1616 P Street, N.W., Washington, DE 20036-1404.) UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE, AGENT Uniform Freight Classification (Application for copies should be addre ed 1: the Uniform Classifica Committee, Room 1106, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606-5808. ) i on THE COLOR ASSOCIATION
15、OF THE UNITED STATES Department of Defense Standard Color Card of Official Standardized Shades for Heraldic Yarns for Embroidery and Ribbons (Application for copies of color cards should be addressed to the Color Association of the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-0927.) * (No
16、n-Government standards and other publications are normally available from the 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 of a conflict between the text o
17、f 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 Guide sample. Samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance
18、 and information to the contractor (see 6.3). Variations from this specification may appear in the sample in which case this specification shall govern. When a guide sample is not available all requirements specified in this document and as exhibited by the approved contractors sample shall apply (s
19、ee 6.4). . 3.2 First article. When specified, the contractor shall furnish sample unit(s) for first article inspection and approval (see 4.3 and 6.2). 3.1.1 Approved contractor sample. 3.3 Material. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-3
20、.3.1 Cloth, polyester/wool, The material used for the outer covering of the shoulder mark shall be a 10 ounce plain weave, polyester/wool blend fabric conforming to type III, class 3 of MIL-C-21115. The cloth shall be dyed to match shade Blue 3346, piece number 4-001369. 3.3.2 Cloth, fusible. The fu
21、sible material used for interlining the outer covering of the shoulder mark shall be suitable for the purpose intended. The fusible cloth shall have a maximum thickness of 0.030 inches and when dyed shall have good colorfastness to wet and dry crocking when tested as specified in 4.4.1. 3.3.3 Cloth,
22、 laminated. The basic material for fabricating the shoulder marks shall be the two fabrics described in 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 fused together with heat and pressure, forming a laminated material that shall conform to the requirements specified in Table I when tested as specified in 4.4.1. The laminated clo
23、th shall show no evidence of bubbling or bleed thru. Table I - Laminated Fabric Requirements Characteristic Requirement Stiffness - inch lbs. (N.m) Minimum Maximim Warp Filling Warp direction only Peel strength - ounces (grams) 50 (5.65) 89 (10.06) 30 (3.39) 57 (6.44) 23 (652.04) a. 3.3.4 Thread. Th
24、e thread used for attaching lace, seaming and hemming the shoulder marks shall be cotton, or rayon-covered polyester conforming to ticket number 50, 2 or 3 ply of MIL-T-43548. Polyester covered thread is not permitted. The thread shall be dyed to approximate the shade of the face side of the laminat
25、ed material or gold lace, depending on where the thread is to be used. As an alternate, the thread may be cotton conforming to type I, IC2, ticket no. 00, 3 ply of V-T-276. 3.3.5 Lace, ornamental. The gold lace for shoulder marks shall conform to MIL-L-17507 as indicated below: a. Class 1 shoulder m
26、arks - type II, classes 1 through 5, style A, in 1/4 inch (2 vellum) and 1 inch (2 vellum) widths. b. Class 2 shoulder marks - type II, classes 1 through 5, style A, in 118 inch (1 vellum) and 3/8 inch (2 vellum) widths. c. Class 3 shoulder marks - type II, classes 1 through 5, style B, sub-style B2
27、, application 2 and 3, widths 1/2 and 1/4 inch. * 3.3.6 Embroidery materials. The synthetic metallic type embroidery materials sliall conform to type III, classes 8 and 10 of MIL-E-17568. The rayon used for highlights of the embroidered devices, when specified, shall be continuous filiment regenerat
28、ed cellulose dyed Black C.A. No. 67138 or Ultramarine Blue, C.A. No 67118. Inspection shall be as specified in 4.4.1. e 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-t MIL-I-7070A 4 9799906 0496294 b * o e 3.4 Design. The soft shoulder marks shal
29、l be flat and trapezoidal shaped (see Figure 1). 3.4.1 Figures. Figures are furnished for informational purposes only. When inconsistancies exist between the specification and the figures, the specification shall govern. 3.5 Construction. 3.5.1 Embroider . The device for each class of shoulder mark
30、shall be hand or machine + embroi ered through the face side of the laminated cloth employing the applicable yarn specified in 3.3.6. The embroidered device shall conform to the government furnished guide sample (see 6.3) or the approved contractors sample (see 6.4). Sufficient laminated cloth shall
31、 be allowed in all directions so shoulder marks can be properly hemmed, joined together, and meet finished shoulder mark measurements. 3.5.2 Stitching. Hemming and joining operations shall be at locations indicated in Figure 1. Each stitchline shall have a minimum of 8 stitches per inch using stitch
32、 type 301 of FED-STD-751. Seam allowances for hemming and joining operations shall be 318 inch. Edgestitching for hems shall be 1/16 to 118 inch from folded edge. NOTE: I, after stitching on stripes, the background cloth becomes too stiff and bulky for turning the shoulder mark inside out, hand stit
33、ching of the back seam shall be permitted. However, when hand stitching is used to close the back seam, the seam allowances shall be stitched down first. 3.5.3 Attachment of stripes (lace). All stripes shall be stitched to the laminated cloth 1/16 inch from finished edge of lace. The various width s
34、tripes shall circumvent the width direction of the shoulder mark with each end of striping being caught in the joining seam on back side of mark. 3.6 Dimensions. The overall dimension of finished shoulder marks shall be as indicated in Figure f. Unless otherwise specified in this document dimensiona
35、l tolerances shall be as follows: Measurement Tolerance in inches Length of shoulder mark Width of shoulder mark (each end) Stripes Width Spacing between Overall size Placemen t Design (stars, anchors, corps device) 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without licen
36、se from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-7070A 4 W 9999906 049b295 W MIL-I-87070A(NU) * 3.7 Embroidered devices. The embroidered line, staff or corps devices shall be embroidered with the embroidery materials specified in 3.3.6. The design of the , device shall be in accordance with the guide sample. Dimensions, locat
37、ion, and color of devices shall be as shown in the applicable figure and as indicated as below: Class 1 and 2 - The star and all corps devices shall be embroidered in gold except for the following: Dental Corps - Acorns shall be embroidered in silver Medical Corps - Acorns shall be embroidered in si
38、lver Judge Advocate General - Millrind shall be embroidered in silver Civil Engineer - Acorns shall be embroidered in silver *Chaplain Corps (Jewish) - Inside of star shall be embroidered in blue rayon *Law Community - Millrind and quill shall be embroidered in silver Class 3 - All class 3 corps dev
39、ices shall be embroidered in gold. 3.8 Pressing. The finished shoulder mark shall be pressed flat into the trapezoidal shape indicated in Figure 1. 3.9 Workmanship, The finished shoulder mark shall be clean, well-made, and shall conform to the quality of product established by this document. The occ
40、urance of defects shall not exceed the applicable acceptable quality levels. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations
41、 and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase arder, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right t
42、o perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. * 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance, All items must meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in
43、 this specification shall become a part of the contractors overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for ac
44、ceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit th
45、e government to acceptance of defective material. 4.1.2 Certificate of compliance. Where certificates of compliance are submitted, the Government reserves the right to check test such items to determine the validity of the certification. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking p
46、ermitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-I-7070A 4 799990b 049b29b T MI L-I -8 70 7 OA( NU) * 4.2 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: 1. 2. First article inspection (see 4.3). Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4). * 4.3 First art
47、icle inspection. When required, the Eirst article submitted in accordance with 3.2, shall be inspected as specified in 4.4.2 for compliance with design, construction, workmanship, appearance and dimensional requirements. * 4,4 Quality conformance inspection. Sampling for inspection shall be performe
48、d in accordance with MIL-STD-105, except where otherwise indicated. * 4.4.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1 above, components and materials shall be tested in accordance with all the requirements of referenced specifications, drawings, and standards unless otherwise exclude
49、d, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable procurement documents. A certificate of compliance may be submitted for the fusible cloth requirements of 3.3.2, the laminated cloth requirements of 3.3.3 and the rayon yarn requirements of 3.3.6. The laminated cloth shall be tested or the characteristics specified in Table in accordance with the referenced test methods of FED-STD-191 in Table II. All test reports shall contain
