1、MIL-T-4L8LOK 83 W 9777906 0432890 T W MIL-T-4 18 1 OK SUPERSEDING MIL-T-41810J 30 June 1988 MILITARY SPECIFICATION TENT, GENERAL PURPOSE, SMALL This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This document covers a six-sided py
2、ramidal tent having the following dimensions. Length of side 8 feet 9 inches; eave height 5 feet; and height at peak 10 feet 6 inches. The tent is equipped with a liner, tent pins and poles and a cover. Both front and rear entrances are provided with a lacing flap arrangement to permit a vestibule a
3、ttachment or the erection of two tents in tandem. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifds, 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 docum
4、ents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). Beneficial ccmments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this docu
5、ment should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 8340 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for pu
6、blic release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-41810K SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL A-A- 20 3 A-A-883 L-S-125 T-C-5 7 1 T-T-871 T-T-9 1 1 V-F- 106 V-T-285 QQ-W-32 1 TT-P-5 95 ccc-c-429 CCC-C-467 DDD-L-20 PPP-B
7、-601 PPP-B-636 PPP-B-1055 PPP-T-97 MILITARY MIL-F-495 MIL-C-496 MIL-P-500 MIL-P-50 1 MIL-W-530 MIL-H-1608 MIL-L-1709 MIL-S-1734 MIL-R-2327 MIL-C-2399 MIL-R-3390 1 MIL-L-11075 MIL-G-16491 MIL-L-35078 MIL-P-40148 MIL-S-43002 MIL-C-43256 MIL-C-43285 - Paper, Kraft, Untreated - Tape, Pressure-Sensitive
8、Adhesive Masking - Screening, Insect, Nonmetallic - Cords, Cotton; General and Special Purposes, Sash and Venetian Blind Twine, Cotton, Wrapping Twine, Fibrous, Jute Fastener, Slide, Interlocking Thread, Polyester Wire, Copper Alloy Preservative Coating, Canvas Cloth, Osnaburg, Cotton Cloth, Eurlap,
9、 Jute (or Kenaf) Label: for Clothing, Equipage and Tentage, Boxes, Wood, Cleated-Plywood Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard Barrier Material, Waterproofed, Flexible Tape, Packaging/Industrial, Filament (General Use) Reinforced Finish, Chemical, Black, for Copper Alloys Clips, End, Strap Plates, Tent, Peak
10、and Ridge Pins, Tent, Metal Webbing, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose, Hooks, Tent Lines, Tent Slips, Tent Line Rings, Connecting, Round Cement, Liquid, Tent Patching Rings, Dee Loops, Strap Fastener Grommet, Metallic, General Specification For Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Subsistence
11、Items; Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification for Natural or in Colors Poles, Tent, Telescopic, Adjustable, Aluminum Shield, Stovepipe, Tent, Nonmetallic Cord, Polyester, Solid Braid Cloth, Coated (Chloroprene Base Coated, Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene Top Coated) 2 Provid
12、ed by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-4LLOK 83 m 9999906 0432892 3 m MIL-T-4 18 1 OK MIL-T-43333 - Tent Liner, Gerieral Purpose, Sma.11 and Arctic, MIL-T-43566 - Tape, Textile, Cotton or Polyester, General Purpose, MIL-C-43627 - Cloth, Duck
13、, Cotton, Plied Yarns, Fire, Water, 10 Man Natural or in Colors Weather and Mildew Resistant Treated, Lightdry Finish MIL-W-43638 - Webbing, Textile, Woven, for Tent Framing MIL-S-43770/10 - Snap Hooks, Cast Body, Fixed Loop Eye W/O Roller, MIL-C-44103 - Cloth, Duck, Polyester, Fire, Water and Weath
14、er Flat Spring Closure, Wide Mouth Res is tant STANDARD S FEDERAL FED-STD-75 1 - Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Me
15、mbers for Containers and Attributes Pallets (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.1.2 Otherpubandications. The fol
16、lowing other Government documents, 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. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Field Manual (FM) 10-16-General Repair of Tents, Canvas and Webbing (Copi
17、es are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.) 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-qLLOK 3 W 777770b 0432873 5 W MIL-T-41810K DRAWINGS U.S. ARMY NATICK RESEARCH, DEVE
18、LOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING CENTER 5-4-772 5-4-773 5-4-774 5-4-775 5-4-776 5-4-777 5-4-778 5-4-779 5-4-783 5-4-784 5-4-785 5-4-786 5-4-787 - Tent, General Purpose, Small; Illustration and - Assembly and Details - Views and Details - Front and Rear Details - Assembled Front, Rear and Details - Side Deta
19、ils and Sections - Ventilator and Details - Screen Door and Details - Cover - Flap Details - Vestibule and Details - Erection Instructions - Maintenance, Striking and Folding Instructions Detai 1s (Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Cent
20、er, ATTN: STRNC-EMSS, Natick, MA 01760-5014.) 2.2 Non-government publications, The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein, Unless otherwise specified, the iisues of the documents which-are DOD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DODISS specified
21、 in the solicitation, Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 2016 - Standard Test Method for Moisture Content of Wood D 3951 - Standard Pract
22、ice for Commercial Packaging Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) (Non-Government standards acd other publications are normally available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the do
23、cuments. also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.) These documents 2.3 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, howeve
24、r, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-4 18 10K 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First artic-e. When specified (see 6.2), a sample sha first article insp
25、ection (see 6.3) in accordance with 4.3. be subjected to 3.2 1. Materials and components shall be as specified herein and as specified in drawings (see 2.1.2). It is encouraged that recycled material be used when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this specification. 3.2.1 Cio-,. The
26、cloth for the tent body, tent peak caps, and vestibule body shall conform to MIL-C-44103. The color shall be Camouflage Green 483. 3.2.2 Cloth, duck, cotton. The cloth or all vestibule reinforcements, and tent reinforcements: A through H, peak reinforcements, roof top reinforcements, reinforcement b
27、ands, stove pipe opening reinforcements, inner ply of the cover ventilators shall conform to MIL-C-43627. The color of the cotton duck shall be Olive Drab 7. 3.2.3 Cloth, duck, coated. The cloth for the ground skirts of tents and vestibules shall conform to type I, class 3 of MIL-C-43285. The color
28、of the face and back shall be Camouflage Green 483. 3.2.4 Shield, stovepipe. The stovepipe shield shall conform to MIL-S-43002. 3.2.5 Screening,. The screening shall conform to type II, class 2 or type III, class 1 or 2 of L-S-125. 3.2.6 Tape, cotton. The tape shall be 1/2-inch9 3/4-inch, 1 inch, 1
29、1/2-inch, and 2-inch widths, Olive Drab 7 conforming to type I, class 4 of MIL-T-43566. 3.2.7 Webbing, cotton. The webbing shall be type IIb, class 4, 1-inch width and type III, class 4, 5/8-inch and 1-1/2 inch widths of MIL-W-530 and the color shall be Olive Drab 7. 3.2.8 -. Low elongation webbing
30、shall conform to type I of MIL-W-43638. 3.2.9 Thread, polyester. The thread shall conform to type I, class 1, subclass B of V-T-285 as indicated in table I. The thread for all stitching shall match Olive Drab S-1 (C.A. 66022). The dyed thread shall show fastness to weathering equal to or better than
31、 the standard shade sample (see 6.4). If no standard shade sample is available, the thread shall show “good“ fastness to weathering. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-qLLOK 3 7777706 ClLi32875 7 MIL-T-4 18 1 OK TABLE I. Thread s
32、izes Location Size For all stitching on tent, vestibule, and cover, except zig-zag stitching, bartacking, and stitching indicated by “Z“ on drawings For zig-zag stitching and bartacking For stitching indicated by “Z“ on drawings Size F for needle and size E for bobbin Size E Size F for needle and si
33、ze E for looper 3.2.10 Lines, tent. 3.2,lO.l Footstops. Footstops shall be as shown on Drawing 5-4-774 and shall be made af cord conforming to type I, class 3, size 7 of T-C-571. 3.2,10,2 Lines, tent, yellow. The corner eave tent lines shall conform to type LII, shade Yellow 24 of MIL-L-1709, except
34、 that the length shall be 15 feet 6 inches (see 6.4). 3.2.10.3 Lines, tent, natural, The natural color tent lines shall conform to type LIT (intermediate eave line), type LI11 (corner roof line), and type LIV (door and vestibule eave line) of MIL-L-1709, except that the lengths shall be 15 feet 6 in
35、ches, 24 feet, and 24 feet 6 inches, respectively. 3.2.10.4 Cord, polyester. Ventilator lines, beckets, and toggle loops shall be 1/8-inch diameter cord conforming to MIL-C-43256. 3.2.11 Drip cap stiffener, The drip cap stiffener shall be made of cord specified in 3.2.10.1. 3.2.12 Toggles. 3.2.12.1
36、Toggles, wood. The wood toggles shall be of the dimensions shown on Drawing 5-4-776. They shall be fabricat design and d from unif rmly dried, straight grained lumber, and shall contain not more than 15 percent moisture when tested as Specified in 4.4.1.1. Toggles shall be free from knots, shakes, c
37、hecks, splits, or splintery surface. Any of the following woods may be used: Hickory Red or white oak Beech Birch Pecan Rock elm Hard maple Ash 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-4LLOK 3 W 779770b 04327b O MIL-T-41810K 3.2.12.2 T
38、ogglec,. The metal toggles shall be of the design and dimensions shown on Drawing 5-4-774 and shall be fabricated from brass wire conforming to alloy No. 270, half-hard temper of QQ-W-321. The toggles shall be given a black chemical finish conforming to MIL-F-495. 3.2.13 -. The tent line slips shall
39、 conform to type II of MIL-S-1734. 3.2.14 L. The slide fasteners shall conform to size H, wire stirrup pull of V-F-106. Slide fastener chain shall be fabricated of brass or polyester coil. The slider for the brass chain shall be brass and the slider or the pclyester coil shall be die cast zinc alloy
40、. The slide fastener tape shall be dyed to match Olive Drab shade S (CA 66519) and be water repellent and mildew-resistant. (Tapes made of 100 percent polyester need not be tested for mildew resistance.) The color of the tape after treatment will be considered acceptable. The tape shall show good fa
41、stness to weathering. Alternatively, the slide fastener chain shall be polyester continuous monofilament in a ladder or coil type configuration. Color of the chain shall be Olive Drab or natural finish brass and the sliders shall be brass. 3.2.15 Rings, dee. The dee rings shall conform to class 1 or
42、 2, configuration K, l-iEch by 3/4-inch, or MIL-R-3390. 3.2.16 !. The tent rings shall conform to class 2 or 5, size 2 of MIL-R-2327. 3.2.17 weak. The peak plate shall conform to type XVIII of MIL-P-500. 3.2.18 Snap hooks. The snap hooks shall conform to MIL-S-43770/10. 3.2.19 Grommets, metallic. Th
43、e grommets shall conform to type III, class 3, size Nos. 1, 2 and 4 of MIL-G-16491. 3.2.20 Clips, end. The end clips shall conform to type I, class 1 or 2, size l-inch of MIL-C-496. 3.2.21 LooPC strap fastener. The strap fastener loops shall conform to type III, style B of MIL-L-11075. 3.2.22 Hooks,
44、 tent. The tent hooks used at the peak plate shall conform to type I, size l-inch of MIL-H-1608. 3.2.23 Pins, tent, metal. When required the tent pins shall be type I, conforming to MIL-P-501. 3.2.24 Poles, tent, telescopic. When required the aluminum adjustable, telescopic poles shall conform to MI
45、L-P-40148. 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-41810K 3.2.25 Liner, tent. When required the tent liner shall conform to MIL-T-43333. 3.3 Construction, The construction shall conform in all respects to the drawings listed in sectio
46、n 2 and as specified herein. 3.3.1 Stitching, machine. 3.3.1.1 Types of stitching. All stitching types, except bartacking, shall conform to FED-STD-751 as indicated in table II. TABLE II. Stitching types Loca t ion Type Number of stitches per inch For all stitching except 301 zig-zag stitching and s
47、titching indicated by “2“ on drawings and alternatively for attachment of slide fasteners 5 to 7 For zig-zag stitching For stitching indicated by “2“ on drawings and alternatively for attachment of slide fasteners For bartacking 304 40 1 10 to 16 5 to 7 (chain portion of stitching shall not appear o
48、n octside of tent, vestibule, screen, or tent cover) Bartack 1/2 (2 1/16) inch long with 1/8 + 1/32 inch bight and-shall contain 28 stitches 3.3.1.2 Type 301 stitching. Ends of all stitching shall be backstitched or overstitched 1/2 inch minimum except when caught in other stitching or turned under
49、in a hem. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in puckering of material sewn. embedded in the material sewn. The lock shall be 3.3.1.3 Repairs of type 301 stitching. Repairs of type 301 stitching shall be as follows: 8 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-T-4LLOK 83 m 9999906 0432898 4 MIL-T-41810K a. Whe
