1、 INCH-POUND MIL-DTL-32237B 11 July 2011 SUPERSEDING MIL-DTL-32237A 15 April 2011 DETAIL SPECIFICATION BOOT, COMBAT, HOT WEATHER ARMY This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for
2、 a Desert Sand-colored Hot Weather Combat Boot for use in both hot weather wet and dry environments. 1.2 Classification. This specification covers the following sizes and widths (see 6.2). Size: 2 through 15 (whole and half sizes), 16 (whole size only) Widths: Narrow (B) Wide (EE) Regular (D) X-Wide
3、 (EEEE) 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 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 ef
4、fort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addr
5、essed to: Attn: DLA Troop Support Standardization Team, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of the address information using Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) online database
6、 https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/. AMSC/NA FSC 8430 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32237B 2 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications. standards and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a par
7、t of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2). COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS A-A-52071 - Tape, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose A-A-55093 - Laces, Nylon A-A-55296 - Cloth, Twill, C
8、otton, 10.0 Ounces (339g) A-A-59826 - Thread, Nylon DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-C-41814 - Counter, Footwear MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage, (General Use) MIL-PRF-3122 - Leather, Cattlehide, for Footwear Uppers, Gusset, Chrome Tanned, Fatliquored MIL-PRF-5038
9、- Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing, Nylon MIL-W-17337 - Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon (Copies of these documents are available online at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-509
10、4.) 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. 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 documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
11、DRAWINGS DLA TROOP SUPPORT 2-1-1635 - Speed Lace Assembly (Copies of drawings are available from the DLA Troop Support, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096, Attn: DSCP-CRFD-TDR.) FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Copies ar
12、e available online at http:/www.ftc.gov or from the Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580-0001.) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32237B 3 PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS GL-PD-10-07 Cloth, Duck Te
13、xtured Nylon (Copies of purchase descriptions, specifications, standards, drawings and publications required by contractors in connection with specification procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the Contracting Officer.) 2.3 Non-Government publication
14、s. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2). AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC) AATCC 118 - Oil Repellency, Hydroc
15、arbon Resistance Test AATCC Evaluation Procedure 9, Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles (Copies are available on line at http:/www.aatcc.org or from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
16、QUALITY ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection of Attributes (Copies are available online at http:/www.asq.org or from the American Society for Quality, 600 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.) ASTM INTERNATIONAL ASTM D 412 - Standard Test Method for Vulcanized Rubbe
17、r and Thermoplastic Elastomers Tension ASTM D 471 - Standard Test method for Rubber Property-Effect of Liquids ASTM D 624 - Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers ASTM D 792 - Standard Test Method for Density and Specific Gravity (relati
18、ve Density) of Plastics by displacement ASTM D 1052 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration-Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus ASTM D 1630 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Abrasion resistance (Footwear Abrader) ASTM D 1777 - Standard Test Method for Thickness of Text
19、ile Materials ASTM D 2208 - Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Leather by the Grab Method ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness ASTM D 3273 - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental C
20、hamber ASTM D 3574 - Standard Test Method for Flexible Cellular Materials-slab, Bonded, and Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32237B 4 Molded Urethane Foams ASTM D 3787 - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles Co
21、nstant-Rate-of- Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test ASTM D 4786 - Standard Test Method for Stitch Tear Strength, Single Hole ASTM D 4966 - Standard Test method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method) (Copies of documents are available on line at http:/www.astm.org o
22、r from the ASTM INTERNATIONAL, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19426-2959.) SATRA GLOBAL TEST METHODS SATRA MTM 2 - Tensile properties of insole materials SATRA MTM 3 - Flexing index SATRA MTM 14 - Resistance to scuffing by mild circular abrasion SATRA MTM 31 - Abrasion re
23、sistance-Martindale method SATRA MTM 64 - Compression set constant stress method SATRA MTM 80 - Traverse Tensile strength of sheet materials SATRA MTM 83 - Measurement of the area shape retention and collapsing load of formed toes puff and stiffener materials SATRA MTM 98 - Dimensional stability wit
24、h changes in atmospheric humidity SATRA MTM 101 - Surface peel strength of insole materials SATRA MTM 223 - Floor markings by solings or top pieces (Copies of this document are SATRA Technology Center, SATRA House, Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northants, NN 16 9 JH, United Kingdom.) (Copies of docume
25、nts required by contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity.) 2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this d
26、ocument 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 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected t
27、o first article inspection in accordance with 4.2. 3.2 Standard sample. The finished leather shall match a swatch of cattlehide leather for shade and sueded flesh appearance and unless otherwise indicated, shall be equal to or better than the sample with respect to all characteristics for which the
28、standard is referenced when tested as specified in 4.4.2 and 4.4.4. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32237B 5 3.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled recovered or environmentally preferable ma
29、terials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the requirements of this document and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.4 Materials. 3.4.1 Upper leather. The leather shall be flesh out drum dyed Desert Sand with color penetrating
30、 throughout the thickness of the hide. The chrome tannage shall not be visible. The leather for the vamps, inside counter pockets, outside counter pockets and eyelet stays shall conform to MIL-PRF-3122, Type I, Treatment A and B. The leather for the front edge eyelet stays shall conform to MIL-PRF-3
31、122, Type II, Treatment A. The following exceptions to MIL- PRF-3122 shall be applicable for the upper leathers: a. The flesh surface shall be suede to produce a fine uniform nap. b. The grain surface shall be lightly buffed to remove the surface of the grain only. c. The finish requirements for the
32、 leather shall not apply. d. The tear strength requirements for the front edge stays, inside counter pockets and eyelet stays shall not apply. e. The thickness shall be as specified for the cut parts in Table IX. f. As an option, the eyelet stays may conform to MIL-PRF-3122, Type I, Treatment A and
33、Treatment B. 3.4.1.1 Leather oil repellency. The leather shall receive a minimum grade of 5.0 when the leather surface is tested as specified in 4.4.2. 3.4.1.2 Leather resistance to wetting. The leather shall receive a minimum grade of 7.0 when the leather surface is tested as specified in 4.4.2. 3.
34、4.2 Insoles The insole shall meet the requirements specified in Table I when tested as specified in 4.4.2. TABLE I. Insole performance requirements Characteristics Physical Requirements Thickness (all constructions) in (min.) 0.090 Fungal resistance Level 10 Wet Tensile kgf/cm2(min.). 70 Flexing Ind
35、ex (5000 cycles) (min.) 3.7 Abrasion Resistance Cellulose board mm3(max.) Non-Woven board revs dry/ wet (min.) 50 25,600 /6400 Transverse Tensile-Dry kgf/cm2 (min). 8 Dimensional Stability percent (max) 0.7 Peel Strength kgf/cm2 (min.) 0.5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking p
36、ermitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32237B 6 3.4.2.1 Insole foam. Microcellular polyurethane foam, 0.125 ( 0.01) inch thick, shall be permanently attached to the top of the insole board. The top of the foam shall be permanently covered with a fabric top cover which meets the requirements o
37、f paragraph 3.4.4.1.2. The foam shall meet the requirements of Table II when tested as specified in 4.4.1. TABLE II. Insole foam requirements Characteristics Physical Requirements Density (lb/cu.ft.) 19-23 Tensile Strength (lbs/sq.in.) (Min.) 60 Compression set (Percent) (Max) At 50% compression, 23
38、C At 50% compression, 70C 2 10 Resiliance/Ball Rebound (Min.) 8 3.4.3 Counters. Counters shall conform to the requirements of MIL-C-41814. The counter shall conform to fit the last used and shall fill the counter pocket area. The physical requirement for single hole tear strength shall not apply. 3.
39、4.3.1 Counters (alternate). As an alternate, counters manufactured from leather board need not meet the chemical requirements of MIL-C-41814 but shall meet the fungicide requirements of MIL-PRF-3122. An extruded thermoplastic film sandwiched between fusion bonded non-woven fabric made from a blend o
40、f synthetic fibers and impregnated with a styrene co-polymer and coated on each side with a thermoplastic adhesive may be used. A Thermoplastic counter may be used and shall conform to the performance requirements of Table III when tested as specified in 4.4.2. TABLE III. Thermoplastic performance r
41、equirements Characteristics Physical Requirements Initial Collapsing Load (N) 130 Resilience (%) Min 25 Moisture Resistance (%) Min. Area Shape Retention (%) Min. Initial (%) Min. 10thcollapse (%) Min. 85 60 3.4.4 Fabrics and other materials. 3.4.4.1 Upper fabric. 3.4.4.1.1 Nylon duck. The cloth for
42、 the quarters and gussets shall be nylon duck conforming to Class 1 of GL-PD-10-07 Type I, Class 1, Style A, except that the color shall be Desert Sand matching that of the standard sample (see 3.2), and the air permeability requirement shall not Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or netwo
43、rking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32237B 7 apply. The nylon duck cloth for the quarters and gussets may be treated with a non-fray finish to facilitate cutting and handling. The nylon duck cloth for the collar cover may be flame-combined to a 0.05 ( 0.008) -inch thick layer of pol
44、yester foam having a density of 1.70 ( 0.05) pounds per cubic foot. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2. 3.4.4.1.2 Fabric liner for cushioned insert and inside counter pocket. The cloth for the fabric top cover on the cushioned inserts and the inside counter pocket shall conform to the requiremen
45、ts in Table IV. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2. TABLE IV. Fabric cloth performance requirements Characteristics Physical Requirements Martindale Abrasion Fabric Only, Dry 153,600 revs/9,600 cycles (min) Bursting Strength Fabric Only 125 (min) 3.4.4.1.3 Back seam tape. The tape shall conform
46、to A-A-52071, Type I, Class 3, 1/2 or 17/32 -inch wide. As an alternate, the tape shall conform to MIL-PRF-5038, Type III, Class 1, 1/2-inch wide. The color shall be Desert Sand matching that of the standard sample (see 3.2). Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2. 3.4.4.1.4 Vamp lining. The cloth f
47、or the vamp lining shall be cotton twill conforming to Class 2 of A-A-55296. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2. 3.4.5 Box toe. The material for the box toe shall be a laminate of 0.020 ( 0.002) -inch virgin ionomer resin (surlyn) sandwiched between two layers of non-woven polyester saturated wi
48、th polystyrene. The total thickness shall be 0.056 ( 0.005) inches. The box toes shall be skived 3/8 ( 1/8) -inch wide at the breast. Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2. A Thermoplastic box toe may be used and shall conform to the performance requirements of Table II. 3.4.6 Binding tape. The tap
49、e for binding the top edge of the gusset shall be nylon conforming to MIL-PRF-5038 Type III, Class 1 or 2, 3/4 inch. The color shall be Desert Sand matching that of the standard sample (see 3.2). Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.2. 3.4.7 Backstay and ankle reinforcement tape. The backstay tape shall be cut from 1-inch wide nylon webbing and the an
