ARMY MIL-V-43544 A-1985 VEST SMALL ARMS PROTECTIVE BODY ARMOR《轻武器防护背心和防弹衣》.pdf

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1、MIL-V-43544A 84 7777706 0374704 4 m 15 August 1985 SUPERSEDING MIL-C-43544(GL) 20 September 1967 MILITARY SPECIFICATION VEST, SMALL ARMS PROTECTIVE, BODY ARMOR This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE t 1.1 Scope. This document cov

2、ers the requirements for the design, materials, and fabrication of a vest carrier for small arms and protective body armor for air-crewmen in three sizes: Short, Regular, and Long. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. Unless othewise specified, the following documents of the issue in ef

3、fect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL V-T-285 - Thread, Polyester UU-P-268 - Paper, Kraft, Wrapping DDD-L-20 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard

4、 (General Use) Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research and Development Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improv

5、ement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this docu- ment or by letter. FSC 8470 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS /p PAGES Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

6、-,-,-MIL-V-43594A 84 = 7777906 0374705 6 MIL-V-43544A MI LI TARY MIL-C-508 MIL-B-543 MIL-W-4088 MIL-W-5664 MIL-F-10884 MIL-F-21840 MIL-C-43191 MIL-F-43539 Cloth, Oxford, Nylon, 3 Ounce Buckles, Tongueless and Web Strap Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon Webbing, Textile, Elastic, Cotton Fas teners , Snap

7、 Fastener Tape, Hook and Pile, Synthetic Cloth, Wind Resistant Sateen, Cotton and Nylon Felt, Ballistic, Nylon S TANDARD S FEDERAL FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and S

8、torage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads DRAWINGS U.S. ARMY NATICK RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2-3-205 2-3-206 2-3-207 2-3-208 2-3-209 2-3-210 2-3-2 11 2-3-212 2-3-2 13 2-3-2 14 2-3-22 1 Vest,. Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Pr

9、otective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, Vest, Small Arms Protective, assembly Complete Front Assembly Back Assembly De tai 1s “A“ De ta i 1 s “B De tai 1s “

10、C“ De tai 1s “D“ De ta i 1 s “E“ Sect ions “A“ Sections “B“ De tai 1s “F“ Body Armor, Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; Body Armor; 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IH

11、S-,-,-MIL-V-43544A 84 7779706 0394706 8 MIL-V-4 35 44A (Copies of documents required by the manufacturer in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting officer.) OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS JOINT COMMITTEE ON PRINTI

12、NG (JCP) PUBLICATIONS JCP-A-60 - Government Paper Specification Standards JCP-L-50 - Government Paper Specification Standards (Copies may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.) 2.2 Other publications. Unless otherwise specified, the

13、following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Application for copies should be addr

14、essed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) (Technical society and technical association documents are available for reference from libraries. using Federal agencies.) They are also distributed among technical groups and 2.3 Order of precedence

15、. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document shall take precedence. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Guide samples. Samples of the end item when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contractor (see 6.5). document ma

16、y appear in the sample, in which case this document shall govern. Variations from this 3.2 First article. When specified, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.3, 6.2 and 6.3). 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-

17、,-MIL-V-4354YA 4 7777906 0374707 T MIL-V-43544A 3.3 Materials (see 6.4). 3.3.1 Cloth, wind resistant sateen, cotton and nylon. The cotton and nylon cloth used for the body of the carrier, Olive Green 107, shall conform to class 1 of MIL-C-43191. 3.3.2 Cloth, oxford, nylon, 3 ounce, The nylon oxford

18、cloth, for the pocket shall be dyed Olive Green 106, to match the standard sample, and conform to type I, class 1 of MIL-C-508. 3.3.3 Fasteners, tape, hook and pile, nylon. The nylon tape fasteners shall be dyed Olive Green 106 to match the standard sample and conform to type II, class 1, 1-inch and

19、 2-inch width of MIL-F-21840, 3.3.4 Webbing, textile, elastic nylon. The 1-inch nylon elastic webbing used for the waistband retaining and side aqjuster strap shall be Olive Green 106 and conform to type II, class 1 of MIL-W-5664. 3.3.5 Webbing, nylon. The nylon webbing shall be type II, class 1, 1-

20、inch Olive Drab 7 conforming to MIL-W-4088. 3.3.6 Felt, nylon. The nylon felt filler for the shoulder pads and the cushion spa11 pads for the front and back assemblies of the carrier shall conform to MIL-F-43539. 3.3.7 Thread, polyester. The thread for all stitching shall be dyed shade Olive Drab S-

21、1 (C.A, 66022) and shall conform to type 1, class 1, sub-class B of V-T-285. Thread size shall be as follows: All stitching except where stitching is through felt where stitching is through felt Size B Size E 3.3.8 Fastener, snap. The snap fasteners shall conform to style 2, finish 2 of MIL-F-10884,

22、 MS27980 as follows: button-lB, socket-6B-stud-7B, eyelet-8B. 3.3.9 Buckle, nonsli2. The buckles shall conform to type V, class 3, size 1-inch, of MIL-B-543, 3.4 Construction. The construction shall conform in all respects to the drawings listed in Section 2 and as specified herein, 4 Provided by IH

23、SNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-3.4.1 Stitches, seams and stitchings. All stitchings, except bartacking, shall conform to FED-STD-751 as follows: For all stitching except . overedge stitching For overedge stitching Stitch type 301, 10 to 12 stitche

24、s per inch for stitching through felt 8 to 10 stitches per inch Stitch type 503 or 504, 8 to 12 stitches per inch with 3/16 minimum gage 3.4.1.1 Automatic stitching. Automatic machines may be used to perform any of the required stitch patterns provided the requirements for the stitch pattern, stitch

25、es per inch, and size and type of thread are met; and at least five tying, overlapping or back stitches are used to secure the ends of the stitching. 3.4.1.2 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 c

26、aught in other seams or stitching. Thread tensions shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or top thread or excess- ively tight stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. The lock shall be embedded in the materials sewn. 3.4.1.2.1 be as fol

27、lows: Repairs of type 301 stitching. Repairs of type 301 stitching shall 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 inch back of the end of the stitching. L/ b. Except for presti

28、tching, 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 inch in back of the defective area, continue over the defective area, and continue a minimum of 1 inch beyond

29、the defective area onto the existing stitching. Loose or excessively tight stitching shall be repaired by removing the defective stitching without damaging the materials, and restitching in the required manner. I/ - i/ When making the above repairs, the ends of the stitching are not required to be b

30、ackstitched. 3.4.1.3 Types 503 and 504 stitching, Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching. All repairs shall be in accordance with 3.4.1.2.1.a and 3.4.1.2.1.b except substitute 3/4 inch for 1 inch wherever 1 inch appears. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduc

31、tion or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_ MIL-V-43544A 84 W 7977906 0374707 3 W MIL-V-435 44A 3.4.1.4 Bartacks, Bartacks shall be as specified on the applicable drawing and as follows: Width, + 1/32 Stitches per bartack Length, - + 1/16 inch - 1/2 inch 3/4 inch 1/16 inch 1/16 inch

32、28 42 Bartacks shall be free from thread breaks and loose stitching. 3.4.1.5 Thread ends. All thread ends shall be trimmed to 1/4 inch length. 3.4.2 Setting of snap fasteners. A hole shall be prepunched to receive the button and eyelet components of the snap fasteners. The hole shall be smaller than

33、 the outside diameter of the button and eyelet barrels so that the barrel must be forced through the hole. The hole shall not be punched in the setting operation with the button or eyelet barrel. clinched without cutting the adjacent materials and no more than three splits shall occur in the button

34、or eyelet barrels. The fasteners shall be securely 3.4.3 Fusing of ends of nylon tape and webbing. All ends of nylon tape and webbing shall be fused. The apparatus used to fuse the tape ends shall be capable of providing sufficient heat to provide a smooth edge with the cut ends of the tape yarns fu

35、sed together. 3.4.4 Skiving of nylon felt. The nylon felt used as the filler for the shoulder pads shall be skived in accordance with dimensions and in the location shown on Drawiang 2-3-212. 3.5 Marking. All marking shall conform to DDD-L-20. 3.5.1 Identification marking. The letters U.S., stock nu

36、mber, front or back plate designation, size, and contract number, shall conform to type IV, class 9 in the size characters and location shown on Drawings 2-3-208 and 2-3-209. Fastness to class 9 labels shall be as specified for class 5 labels. The words “DO NOT DROP“ shall be printed in characters 1

37、 inch high on the front of the small pocket on the front portion of the carrier. 3.5.2 Instruction label. An instruction label shall be positioned on the body side of the back as shown on Drawing 2-3-209. The label shall conform to type VI, class 9, approximately 5-1/2 inches by 3 inches. Fastness t

38、o class 9 labels shall be as specified for class 5 labels. The characters used in printing the label shall be of maximum size commensurate with the area and contents specified. The label shall be printed to read across the narrow dimensions. The label shall be sewn in by stitching all around with a

39、1/8 inch stitch margin, 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-V-q3544A 8LJ 799770b 0374730 T MIL-V-435 44A 3.5.2.1 Contents. The contents of the label shall be as follows: THIS ARMOR MAY-SAVE YOUR LIFE ,l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. It will

40、 protect vital areas against small arms fire up to 30 cal. AP, shell and grenade fragments. Armor can be put on with both shoulder straps attached, or with one shoulder open. Wear over shirt. Lap waist bands over front to hold armor firmly in place, Adjust shoulder webbing straps, lifting the armor

41、to cover lower neck area. right waist band and pull. b. or left shoulder adjustment strap. c. For emergency, pull up or? both left and right snap fastener tabs. For quick release: a. Grasp loop at end of elastic webbing on Pull up snap fastener tab on right Keep touch-and-close fasteners free of for

42、eign matter. Do not drop the armor and wear it at all times in combat. Do ngt wear the parachutes. Do not remove protective armor plate from carrier. 3.5.3 Use and care booklet. A “Use and Care“ booklet shall be furnished by the contractor with each vest assembly. breast pocket, The printing, collat

43、ion, folding and stitching of the booklet shall be in accordance with the standard sample (see 6.3). vellum finish cover of white paper conforming to JCP-L-50, 130 pound weight basis 20 by 28 inches per 1000 sheets (see 4.4.1.1). white offset book paper conforming to JCP-A-60, 120 pound weight basis

44、 25 by 38 inches per 1000 sheets (see 4.4.1.1). The booklet shall be placed in the The cover shall be a The text paper shall be 3.5.4 Location marks. Location marks shall not be drilled except for locating snap fasteners. Printed markings for component location shall not be more than 1/32 inch wide.

45、 3.6 - Fit. The finished vest shall fit the armor of applicable size for which it was designed, without strain on seams or excessive fullness. Armor required for fit examination shall be obtained from the contracting activity issuing the invitation for bids or request for proposal (see 4.4.4). 3.7 R

46、epairs. Repairs such as mends, darns, patches or splices are not permitted on the carrier. 3.8 Replacement of defective components. During the spreading, cutting and manufacturing process, components having material defects or damages that are classified as defects in 4.4.3 shall be removed from pro

47、duction and replaced with non-defective and properly matched components. 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-V-43544A 84 7777706 0374733 3 MIL-V-435 44A 3.9 Workmanship. The finished vest shall conform to the quality and grade of pr

48、oduct established by this document. The occurrence of defects shall not exceed the applicable acceptable quality level. 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 o

49、f all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless otherwise disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the document where such inspections are deemed necessary t